Associate Consultant (Internal Medicine)

Reference: HRM 72/173/40 - MSWNH

Reports to: Consultant (Internal Medicine)

Qualifications: i. MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. ii. Master of Medicine Degree in Internal Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Other

Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. Duties and

a) Diagnose and treat complicated Internal Medicine conditions. b) Conduct specialized Clinics. c) Manage referral patients at the National level. d) Conduct Ward rounds. e) Supervise, coach, mentor, appraise and train Medical and Health Professionals under him/her.

f) Draft standard operating procedures, clinical protocols and guidelines in Internal Medicine. g) Teach Medical students as well as other health students. h) Supervise and train intern Doctors. i) Enforce adherence to the professional code of conduct and ethics. j) Conduct research in Internal Medicine. k) Conduct continuous professional development in their area of specialization at the Hospital and the catchment area of the Hospital. l) Provide technical guidance on the specifications of the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for psychiatry services.

m) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to timeTo conduct continuous professional development in the area of specialization at the Hospital and the Page 73 of 91

catchment area of the Hospital. n) To provide technical guidance on the specifications of the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for his/her specialty. o) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.