INTERNAL MEDICINE CONSULTANT
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Role Summary
Join Partners in Health as an Internal Medicine Consultant in Sierra Leone, providing mentorship and clinical support at various healthcare facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as part of the Internal Medicine team at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH) as one of the senior clinical consultants and second opinion to clinicians of other PIH sites (Wellbody Clinic, SLPTH, Lakka Teaching Hospital and CHCs).
- Daily rounds in Medical Wards (male and female), Infectious diseases Unit and/or Emergency Unit as the Internal Medicine consultant.
- This position will support the other clinical staff to develop expertise and knowledge in Internal Medicine (Medical officers, Clinical officers, CHOs, nurses).
- Participate in the roster of Internal medicine to cover with the other members of the Internal Medicine team the clinical services 24/7 in the Emergency, Infectious diseases and Internal Medicine department as needed with close mentorship of CHO, clinical officers, Medical Officers and nurses during the clinical rounds.
- Work with the PIH HIV/TB Program Manager to provide high standards of care to the patients in these areas, supportive supervision to health care workers for HIV/TB services in KGH and other PIH supported facilities (Including testing, treating, OI management, etc).
- Support with technical and clinical work at the Infectious diseases Unit in the management of HIV, TB and MDR TB patients.
- Clinical support to Maternity & surgical department at KGH on patients with medical conditions.
- Work as the senior consultant in the NCD clinic with the supervision of medical officers, clinical officers and CHOs in management of patients at the NCD clinic
- Supervision and support as senior clinician in the Outpatient clinic of KGH, with CHOs, clinical officers and medical officers.
- Referral technical advice – collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Clinical services Lead & Social Work Program Manager as needed for patients requiring referral for diagnostic or specialty services to other facilities
Minimum Requirements
A successful candidate will lead by example, embodying the values of PIH, including: doing whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service to our patients; treating every member of our organization and community with equal respect and dignity; fostering a sense of generosity and teamwork; and working patiently, yet persistently, to accompany our government partners to achieve our shared goals.
- Qualifications: Consultant or equivalent level (Attendant) in Internal medicine (More than 5 years of experience after graduation), preferably through Post Graduate training/Residency specialization. Professional registration in home country.
- Experience: At least 5 years post-registration experience. Experience in delivering medical education for an academic institution is essential. More than 6 months’ experience of work experience in low resources settings (Previous experience of working in similar setting to Sierra Leone will be appreciated)
- Personal Characteristics: Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, as well as confidence working within a multicultural team and with senior nurses and CHOs from partner institutions; skilled at multitasking and prioritizing, working independently with minimal supervision, and leading and designing projects autonomously; an appreciation of the philosophy behind PIH health partnerships.
- It would be advantageous if the candidate had:
- An educational qualification, Master in Global health or diploma in International health or tropical medicine (or equivalent)
- HIV/TB clinical and program management with Public health experience
- Experience in treating malaria, Hepatitis B and other Infectious diseases
- Experience in management of Non communicable diseases (NCD) such as HTN, DM, CV disease, Cancer, Sickle disease, Mental health.
- Experience in Emergency and Acute Critical medicine
- Experience un system development, project management and quality improvement is desirable
- Experience in Clinical education is desirable.
- Experience in Ultrasound is desirable
- A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right is essential in all aspects of the leadership and management
- Ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges.
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written, required to effectively engage with senior leadership, partners, and clinicians on sensitive political and confidential issues.
- Proven ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate political astuteness, and tact.
- Sense of humor and flexible disposition very helpful.
- Willingness to live in Kono district full-time.
- Computer basic skills: Office, Internet and data base systems.
Working Conditions
- Actively participate in the planning and the teaching of the Bachelor’s degree in Internal medicine program with School of clinical science Makeni and other different academic programs at PIH supported facilities
- The Internal medicine consultant at KGH, in collaboration with the Medical director of general medicine, Director of Nursing and Clinical educator, is also expected to actively make inputs to the clinical trainings curriculum for other cadres of clinical staff at KGH.
- Interest in Clinical and Academic development of the facility and its staff.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have the legal right to work in Sierra Leone. Specific details on visa sponsorship are not provided.
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