Specialist Medical Officer (Haematology) Full Time NEW

HE EASTERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

POSITION DESCRIPTION
1. JOB TITLE: Specialist Medical Officer (Haematology)
2. DIVISION: Sangre Grande Hospital
3. DEPARTMENT: Haematology

4. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
The Specialist Medical Officer will report to the Head of Department (Haematology).

5. NATURE & SCOPE
The Specialist Medical Officer is responsible for administering medical treatment to patients at a Hospital in the specialist field of Haematology. Work involves serving as Consultant to lower level Medical Officers and attending clinics and wards to treat patients.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Position & Department Identification
* JOB TITLE: Specialist Medical Officer (Haematology)
* DIVISION: Sangre Grande Hospital
* DEPARTMENT: Haematology
* ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: The Specialist Medical Officer will report to the Head of Department (Haematology).

2. Nature & Scope
The Specialist Medical Officer is responsible for administering medical treatment to patients at a Hospital in the specialist field of Haematology. Work involves serving as a Consultant to lower-level Medical Officers and attending clinics and wards to treat patients.

3. Specific Accountabilities
The Specialist Medical Officer (Haematology) performs the following tasks:
* Plans, organizes, and directs all activities for the Haematology Ward.
* Performs specialist medical work at the Sangre Grande Hospital.
* Establishes work schedules and ensures efficient and adequate medical coverage and participation in Hospital training programmes.
* Initiates and directs staff conferences to discuss medical problems for instructional purposes.
* Directs and supervises the work of lower medical officers.
* Administers medical treatment to patients and serves as a Consultant to Medical Officers of a lower level as well as medical practitioners in private practice.
* Performs related work as may be required by the appropriate Authority.

4. Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and modern developments in Internal Medicine and Haematology.
* Knowledge of the administrative practices and procedures, rules, policies, and standards related to the Haematology unit of the Hospital.
* Ability to examine patients, diagnose, prescribe, and administer necessary treatment in the Haematology field of specialization.
* Ability to organize and supervise the work of lower-level medical officers, and to guide and advise them on medical matters.
* Ability to gain the confidence and co-operation of patients and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

5. Minimum Training and Experience
* Possession of a Medical Degree from a recognized school of medicine supplemented by the possession of a specialist training in the field of Haematology.
* Registered with the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago as a Medical Practitioner and as a Specialist in the relevant field.
* A minimum of seven (7) years’ working experience in the field of Haematology.

6. Supervisory Responsibilities
* Registrar
* House Officer
* Medical Interns
* Medical Student

7. Communication and Working Relationships

Internal
* Medical Director
* Head of Department
* Manager-Hospital Administration
* Medical and Nursing personnel
* Other Heads of Department

External
* Medical Specialist in other Regional Health Authorities
* Medical Specialist in other private sector organizations
* Ministry of Health
* Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago
* University of the West Indies
* Clients and Family members