Intersect Consortium is a group of Organization primarily working in the Mental Health and Addiction space.
Our Members understand the growing need for Mental Health Services and Products in Africa and continually work to provide Awareness, Education, Treatment and Support to Individuals, Companies, Families and society at large.Job Summary
We provide patient centred care in a calm and serene environment with a robust mixture of locally and internationally trained professionals.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Ward Duties:
Be present and contactable within clinic premises at all times during work hours
To carry out a physical examination on all patients before admission
To maintain individual contact with patients, carrying out ward rounds and other duties detailed by the Consultant
To update clinical notes on all patients according to best practice for record-keeping
To ensure that on admission, patient’s diagnosis in line with ICD is documented on EMR and explained to the patient and Family.
Ensure that leaflets explaining diagnosis, medication and its effects are given to patient, explained and documented. Follow up that of Consultants, explain the diagnosis to patient and document it.
To respond promptly to the request of all clinical staff (Consultants, other doctors and nurses) to see patients within the clinic and to advice or start any treatment as indicated.
Undertake specific medical procedures on patients within the clinic as requested by medical and nursing staff: cannulation, commencing i.v infusions, administration of i.v drugs, etc.
To type and file discharge summaries on all patients discharged from the center within 24 hours of discharge
Must ensure every patient discharged from the center sees a doctor for follow up within 7 days post-discharge
Run regular follow up clinics and encourage patient attendance
Carry out home visits to review patients
Lead a clinical team to pick up patients from the community for admission
Partake in on-call duties
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Evidence of completion of NYSC /Exemption.
Up-to-date MDCN license
Experience in non-clinical settings that demonstrates exposure to other industries is desirable.
Strong interest in mental health and Addictions is a pre-requisite for this role
Relevant experience in mental health is an advantage
Minimum of 3years’ post-NYSC experience in Clinical care and patient management.