About Unity Clinic
Unity Clinic has been operating in South Sudan since 2006.
It is part of the Unity Resources Group with Headquarters in Dubai. Unity is a level 2 Clinic that has membership based services with onsite diagnostic facilities and pharmacy. It provides Primary Health Care and Emergency Response and stabilization prior to evacuation.
General Description of the RoleUnity Clinic has been operating in South Sudan since 2006.
It is part of the Unity Resources Group with Headquarters in Dubai. Unity is a level 2 Clinic that has membership based services with onsite diagnostic facilities and pharmacy. It provides Primary Health Care and Emergency Response and stabilization prior to evacuation.
The Medical Doctor (MD) will provide Clinical Leadership in quality and clinical governance to international and national standards.
This will include the responsibilities of Head of Clinic managing administration, human resources and training of clinical and clinic support staff.
The MD will be responsible for providing high quality diagnosis and treatment of the patients using best practice and adherence to treatment protocols. While also supporting staff development within the clinic and topside medical support to the URG field medics.
The MD is also responsible for maintaining and developing existing relationships between the Clinic, the Local Authorities and the Community ie The Ministry of Health ROSS, Ministry of Health Central Equatorial, local clinics and Local doctors.
Key Duties
- Treating
all patients with dignity, respect and care.
- Diagnosing
and treating patients efficiently in accordance with URG treatment protocols.
- Provision
of evidence-based and quality clinical care of individual patients in all
domains of medical practice Including;
- Patient
Interview;
- Clinical
examination;
- Identification
of clinical problems and health opportunities;
- Plan
of overall clinical care, planning management and health promotion;
- Maintenance
of contemporaneous comprehensive, accurate, legible medical records of
patient status and progress and associated correspondence.
- Discuss
with other medical practitioners if a second opinion is needed regarding
diagnosing and treatment of a patient.
- Ensure
data is recorded correctly regarding each patient and that all patient
notes are given to the medical secretary after each consultation.
- Writing
of referral letters and Clinical reports.
- Coordinating
and assisting with Medevac’ing patients from Juba or referring patients
for further medical intervention to Regional level 3 Hospitals.
- To
ensure the correct and efficient storage of all drugs, equipment and
vaccines, is carried out.
- Undertake
clinical responsibilities to provide patient care, liaison with other
hospitals, maintenance of appropriate records and confidentiality,
co-ordination of medical.
- Participate
in after hours on call services
- Supervise
and co-ordinate the duties of the clinic staff.
- Commitment
to teaching, supervision and mentorship of other medical staff, students
and clinicians, including the completion of quality supervisory
documentation.
- Ensuring
that relevant medical supplies are present in the clinic.
- To
assist with control and regulate the distribution and use of medical
supplies; and liaise with the Deputy Head of Clinic regarding procurement
, budgeting and time lines
- To
ensure that Universal Precautions are adhered to in the Clinic.
- To
adhere at all times to Unity’s security procedures (i.e. ensure that your
mobiles are switched on and you can be contacted).
- To
adhere to all Unity Resources Group protocols, procedures and guidelines.
- It
will be your responsibility to keep your work station organized
- Actively
lead, promote and contribute to clinical governance and quality
improvement initiatives for Unity Health Services and support and progress
interdisciplinary governance initiatives.
- Any
other reasonable duties as assigned by URG Clinic
Requirements (Person Specification)
- Qualified
medical Doctor with minimum 10 years of work experience (at least 5 years
in remote /rural medicine)
- Relevant
experience in General Practice, specializing in Trauma and Tropical
Diseases with previous experience in PHC/health programs
- It
is highly desirable to hold post graduate clinical diploma (e.g. Tropical
Diseases, FRACGP / FACRRM / FARGP) and experience or equivalent
qualifications and experience ACLS current registration
- High
level of clinical knowledge, proficiency and skills extending across the
broad range of medical practice relevant to rural/ remote clinic and an
ability to prepare comprehensive and concise documentation of all clinical
observations, opinions, diagnoses, other data and procedures undertaken.
- Appointment
to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or
membership with the appropriate registration authority or association.
Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the
appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical
duties.
- A
demonstrated ability to lead and manage a high performing medical team to
deliver safe health care within a quality framework and to command
accountability of subordinate medical officers.
- Demonstrated
interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation, organisation
and time management.
- Demonstrated
knowledge and experience in workplace policy and processes for improving
clinical practice standards and commitment to quality improvement in a
health care environment.
- Up
to date knowledge of current pharmaceutical drugs used locally and
internationally.
- Fluent
in spoken and written English (Arabic an advantage)
- Staff
management/training experience and good inter-personnel skills
- Very
enthusiastic and keen to travel and work extra hours to achieve the
objectives of the Clinic
Deadline for submission be Friday, April 20th.
Applicants should send their CV’s and letters of interest to recruitment@unityresourcesgroup.com.
Reporting to: Country Manager.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply
Applicants should send their CV’s and letters of interest to recruitment@unityresourcesgroup.com.
Reporting to: Country Manager.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply