The Specialist is generally accountable for the provision of Internal medicine services to specific patients/clients of the Primary Health Care.

JOB TITLE:                            Internist

MINISTRY:                            Health & Human Services

DEPARTMENT:                      Primary Health Care

LOCATION:                       Grand Turk however routine travel to the other islands is   required

JOB SUMMARY:

The Specialist is generally accountable for the provision of Internal medicine services to specific patients/clients of the Primary Health Care Department based on generally acceptable standards. The Specialist is also expected to assist in the formulation of policies,  and protocols relative to evidence-based, high quality, patient centered care.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide evidenced based care to Internal Medicine out-patients and those patients referred to Internal Medicine for consultation as part of multidisciplinary care on all islands.
2. Diagnose, treats and manages acute medical conditions and chronic communicable and non-communicable medical conditions, requiring specialty care in community clinics and or public health facilities.
3. Provides leadership and participates in multi-disciplinary teams in the out-patient management of patients in the community.
4. Completes medical procedures, as appropriate, in out-patient setting.
5. Provides consultation to medical officers.
6. Liaise with hospitalist and other specialists in the management and continuity of care of patients.
7. Maintain current licensure, continuing medical education requirements and certifications in advanced life support.
8. Provide Internal Medicine support to team members out of hours as needed to assist with patients needing stabilisation prior to transfer.
9. Provide ethical, competent, empathetic and evidence-based patient care within acceptable and evidenced based standards.

10. Establish and review Clinical Guidelines and clinical pathways that prescribe the treatment plans for various medical conditions.

11. Be available by call for tele-consultation known as on-line medical control in the event of extenuating circumstances that require expert consultation for initiation of advanced treatment in the primary health setting.

12. Participate in the continuing education and training of medical staff, government agencies, and other key stakeholders in collaboration with CMO.

13. Collaborates in the development of protocols and procedures that enhance the delivery of quality, best practice medical care.

14. Participates in clinical committees that manage patients.

15. Participates in the supervision of medical officers, nursing staff, emergency technicians, paramedics and medical support staff in collaboration with respective heads of department.

16. Maintains patient confidence and protects the department and patient by not disclosing sensitive patient information without the direct approval of the Chief Medical Officer.

17. Prepare medical reports for patients when required.

18. Adhere to all public service codes and regulations.
19. And any other related tasks which may be assigned by the job holder's Head of Department.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.