FAMILY PHYSICIAN (x1 Position) – LENMED – BOKAMOSO PRIVATE HOSPITAL 449 views

 

To provide a comprehensive, holistic personal acute and chronic medical care, health maintenance services and preventive health services to all members of the family.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Diagnoses and treat a wide range of acute health care problems, including but not limited to infections, musculoskeletal problems, acute asthmatic attacks etc.
• Inform consultants of any admission or change in the conditions of their patients and any emergency procedures undertaken.
• Provide early antenatal and postnatal care
• Provide comprehensive illness prevention services such as well woman services and well Man services
• Provide other services appropriate to the age and life experience of the patient.
• Liaises closely with rehabilitation health professionals to enhance the patient’s recovery from acute physical problems
• Adhere to safety health and environment policies and procedures

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Medicine WHO recognised.
• Postgraduate degree in Family Medicine.
• Registered as Family Physician with Botswana Health
• Professional Council as a pre-requisite.
• 8-10 years working experience as a doctor in a clinical
• environment Plus minimum 7 years practicing as a Family
• Experience in emergency medicine/ community health/public health orientation and patient care management is a pre-requisite.
• Basic Life support/Advanced Cardiac Life support/Trauma training necessary.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Graduated from an approved Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Program.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the specialized units.
• Valid Nursing Practicing Licence from Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana.
• Experience in the above disciplines will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy.