Clinical Officer - Paediatrics At Jacaranda Maternity

We are expanding to new locations and require additional Clinical Officer - Paediatrics. Reporting to our Doctor In-charge,you will take on responsibility of delivering quality customer service and maintaining superior patient satisfaction.

Education
Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery – Paediatrics
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Hold a valid practicing license

Experience
2 years' experience in a busy environment, preferably a maternity hospital especially running the paediatric services and experience in working in a startup maternity facility

Knowledge And Skills Requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail
Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Key competencies
Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence

Duties And Responsibilities
Monitoring and providing appropriate clinical care to patients;
Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;
Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals;
Coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate;
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients;
Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be undertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with Jacaranda policy;
Provide advice to patients regarding healthy lifestyles and specific measures that may help the patient avoid a recurrence of ill health;
Any other duties as assigned