At a hospital plays a crucial role in providing primary medical care to patients across a wide range of ages and health conditions.

Job Site: Holeta, Oromia Ethiopia

Duties & Responsibilities:

Patient Consultation: GPs meet patients to assess their health concerns, conduct physical examinations, take medical histories, and diagnose illnesses.
Treatment Planning: They create and implement treatment plans, which might involve prescribing medications, recommending therapies, or referring patients to specialists for further evaluation.
Preventive Care: GPs emphasize preventive care, offering advice on healthy lifestyle choices, conducting routine screenings, and administering vaccinations.
Chronic Disease Management: Managing ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc., forms a significant part of their responsibilities. They monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Emergency Care: GPs handle urgent cases in the hospital, stabilizing patients before they’re transferred to specialized departments if needed.
Collaboration: They work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate medical records and documenting patient information, including diagnoses, treatments, and progress notes, is essential.
Continual Learning: Keeping up-to-date with medical advancements, attending conferences, and participating in continuous medical education to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Patient Education: Educating patients about their conditions, treatments, and ways to manage their health is crucial for a GP to ensure better health outcomes.
Community Engagement: GPs might engage in community health programs, seminars, or outreach activities to promote health awareness and education.

The role of a general practitioner in a hospital setting often involves balancing urgent care needs with routine consultations, necessitating strong diagnostic skills, empathy, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Job Requirements:

MD Degree

Experience:

2 years of working experience

How to apply:

Submit your CV along with your supporting documents via email: jobs@wajeehospital.com with the email subject "Emergency General Physician".

Emergency General Physician