Pathology Consultant – Microbiology

Summary

Responsible to the identification of microorganism for the diagnosis of infectious diseases and the assessment of likely response to specific therapeutic interventions.

Education/Qualifications Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
     • USA: The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (RCPS-C)
     • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Three (3) years after board/equivalent certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
• Minimum Five (5) years after board/equivalent certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).

License:

Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to policies, guidelines, plans and programs
• Performs all duties assigned to a consultant physician
• Assumes direct responsibility for the patients under his/her medical attendance in the assigned unit
• Conducts rounds and undertakes supervision of treatment of the inpatients as well as screening and examination of the outpatients
• Undertakes supervisory responsibility for the medical staff within the unit and prepares regular reports on the activities of the unit for the department head / chairman
• Participates in the various committees for the upgrading of services and organization of work within and outside the hospital
• Participates in the planning and implementation of the department development plans and the different manpower training programs for the medical, technical and nursing staff
• Participates in the planning and follow up of the medical education and research activities
• Performs all relevant interventions related to his/her field of specialization
• Participates in health education programs through orientation and scientific presentations
• Participates in scheduling of on-call duties and provides on-call services
• Participates in the assessment and updating of drug, medical supply and equipment needs
• Writes, completes and approves medical records and reports for patients
• Provides guidance and counsel to other departments when requested
• Completes and maintains his set of clinical privileges
• Complies with Re-validation guidelines and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned/directed by the chairperson/head of the department and approved by the Medical Director
• Ensure self and member of the Investigation Team are properly trained
• Compiles with the policies systems and processes in place that governs research
• Ensure patients are aware of their rights and responsibilities and access to research