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Medical Officer at Likuni Mission Hospital

  • Full Time
  • Lilongwe
  • Salary: 00

Likuni Mission Hospital

Likuni Mission Hospital (LMH) established in 1940 owned by Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Lilongwe and is affiliated to the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM). The institution is looking for services of Medical Officer.

Job title: MEDICAL OFFICER (Grade H)

Responsible to : Chief Medical Officer

Job Summary

Providing technical, clinical and managerial guidance of health services

Duties and responsibilities

  • Taking lead in clinical work (patient care) including being on call, conducting ward rounds and OPD clinics
  • Planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating curative activities/ services of the hospital to main-tain standard operating procedures
  • Compiling periodic reports on the performance of the hospital and curative services
  • Planning and ensuring that the hospital has ongoing programmes for in service training for clinical staff Supervising implementation of up-to date infection prevention and control guidelines by working closely with the Infection Prevention and Control committee
  • Leading in conducting death audits and implement measures to prevent mortality
  • Supervising clinical staff and preparing clinical rotas
  • Collaborating with Chief Medical Officer on day to day management of the department
  • Maintaining an open medical doctor’s office for patient visits throughout working hours
  • Preparing reports of all examinations, procedures and other services performed, in accordance with hospital policies and/or any applicable accrediting, regulating or licensing agencies
  • Promoting sound clinical governance and service improvements through analysis of complaints, ad-verse events and other drivers for change Maintaining good communication with patients and guardians
  • Recommending the procurement of appropriate drugs and medical supplies and medical equipment Participating in preparation of annual budgets for the hospital in collaboration with the management committee
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time related to the post.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Degree or its equivalent from an accredited University, registered with the Medical Council of Malawi with 2 years’ experience.

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package in line with Government of Malawi Health Service Salary Structure including incentives will be offered to successful candidate.

Method Of Application

Suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications including a cover letter, copies of academic and professional certificates and MCM licence, detailed CV, Certificates and National ID to the postal and email address. Closing date for receiving the applications is Friday, 20th September, 2024.

The Senior Human Resource Management Officer
Likuni Mission Hospital
P.O. Box 60 LIKUNI.

Email: [email protected]

To apply for this job email your details to likunihospital1940@gmail.com