ANNOUNCEMENT: Notice of Vacancy/Oncologist/Haematologist

MINISTRY OF HEALTH/DOMINICA

POST OF SPECIALIST MEDICAL OFFICER/ CLINICAL ONCOLOGIST/HAEMATOLOGIST

PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Specialist Medical Officer/Oncologist/Haematologist/Princess Margaret Hospital on contract.

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Hospital Medical Director, the Oncologist/ Haematologist diagnoses and treats malignances in all stages of the diseases (including palliative care) and manages all haematological disorders and executes the performance management function

DUTIES:

1. Diagnoses and treats diseases, disorders and injuries of the human body related to cancers and haematological disorders for the patient’s wellbeing;

1.       develops, introduces, and maintains  systematic standards of care and protocols as they become available on an evidenced based level;

1.       participates in morbidity/mortality meetings and other quality assessment activities to ensure to ensure optimal functioning of the department;

1.       Conducts training sessions to staff and students on diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions

Effectively executes the performance functions of the Oncology Department.

JOB REQUIREMENT

EDUCATION:          Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine

                                    Bachelor’s Degree in Surgery

                                    Post Graduate Specialist Degree and                                                                                                 Training in Oncology and Haematology

EXPERIENCE:        Three (3) years post graduate training

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:   Skilled in providing supervision and providing training to

                                                junior staff.

                                                Knowledge and skills in completing assessment and

                                                examination. 

                                                Skilled in report writing and use of a computer.

                                                Knowledge of medical laws, regulations, rules and

                                                Standards and ability to practice same

CORE COMPETENCES

Action Oriented                                

Targets and achieves results, overcomes obstacles, accepts responsibility, establishes

standards and responsibilities, creates a result-oriented environment and follows through

on actions

Communications                              

Communicates well, both verbally and in writing.  Effectively conveys and shares

information and ideas with others.  Listens carefully and understands various viewpoints. 

Presents ideas clearly and concisely and understands relevant detail in presented

information

Creativity/Innovation                       

Generates novel ideas and develops or improves existing and new systems that challenge

the status quo, takes risks, ad encourages innovation.

Technical/Functional Expertise      

Demonstrates strong technical/functional proficiencies and knowledge in areas of

expertise. Shows knowledge of organisational business and demonstrates proficiency in

the strategic and financial processes

SALARY

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience

Applications with Curriculum Vitae and copies of all relevant certificates and recommendations should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Health

Government Headquarters

Roseau

Dominica

Telephone: 1 767 266 3260

Fax: 1 767 448 6086

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To reach her no later than 15^th February, 2015.