JOB SUMMARY:
To provide a high standard of primary health care to patients in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
To provide public health leadership within an island district and conduct Primary Health Clinics in assigned island clinics. Active participation in the daily clinical management of patients is required.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assume overall responsibility for the provision of clinical and public health services within an island district
Administrate an island district in collaboration with the Public Health Nurse in charge of an island district
Provide input on the budget for the provision of primary health care services within the island district in collaboration with the Public Health Nurse, Primary Health Manager and Chief Medical Officer
Develop, implement and review policies, protocols and guidelines to ensure the delivery of high quality primary health care services
To assume responsibility for clinical governance issues within the assigned island district clinic
Conduct preventative and curative clinics within the assigned island district clinic as appropriate
Provide emergency medical services at the clinics in within the assigned island clinics in districts without a hospital
Prepare emergency and non-emergency patients for referral to the hospital based specialists or secondary care services
Assist in the implementation of health education programmes
Engage in telemedicine consultation with specialist physicians on hospital based islands as available
Participate in training activities, continuing medical education, workshops and conferences that are recommended for professional development and the advancement of primary health care services
Provide relief and support to other Medical Officers as directed by Chief Medical Officer
Provide clinical support to the district nurses manning the community nursing programmes
Provide clinical support to government social institutions (Prison, Children’s home, geriatric programme and special needs programme) where necessary
Initiate, lead and actively participate in the investigation of communicable diseases outbreaks
Work with Emergency Medical Technicians as required
Participate in Migrant Health Evaluation Programme through the evaluation of reports submitted by examining physicians
Assist primary health care nursing staff in the collection of blood samples for the residents requiring immigration certificates
Participate in management of mass casualty incidents and other health emergencies as directed by the Chief Medical Officer and in collaboration with the Director of Health Disaster Education and Training
Perform initial post-mortem examination for deaths in the community classified as Coroner’s cases as mandated by the Coroner’s ordinance
Oversee and actively participate in the implementation and management of a quality assurance programme focusing on continuous quality improvement
Prepare medical reports for patients when required
Maintains patient confidence and protects the Department by keeping information confidential.
Adhere to all public service codes, rules and regulations
And any other related tasks which may be assigned by the job holder's Head of Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
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Minimum Qualifications:
Medical degree, MBBS, MD or equivalent
BLS (basic life support) certification
Additional qualifications which would be considered an asset;
Post graduate degree in Family Medicine
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Masters of Public Health desirable (MPH)
Experience:
Successful completion of a two (2) years internship, and at least an additional three (3) years clinical experience in community medicine preferred
SALARY: Grade 8.1 - $54,789.20 per annum plus allowances
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.
Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Applications can be hand delivered, Faxed to 946-1582 or sent by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Hand delivered and fax applications must have clearly marked on the envelope/fax cover sheet the Job Title of position being applied for. On emailed applications the subject line must reference the Job Reference Number (JPB3-23-52) and the Job Title.
Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.
Applications without supporting documents will not be processed
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15th September, 2023
