MEDICAL OFFICER

MEDICAL OFFICER

MEDICAL OFFICER 

The Government of Montserrat is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Medical Officer, within the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

“Medical Officer” means a registered medical practitioner with a Degree or Diploma in Public Health or Community Medicine, who is appointed by the Governor to to advise and lead a team of public health professionals such on matters of public health importance.

The selected applicant as Medical Officer and Senior Health Professional will assist in providing acute medical services and “on call” general services to the population of Montserrat.

The details are outlined as follows:

Duties and Accountabilities:

The Medical Officer will be responsible for:

1. Interviewing and examining outpatient consultations (in Primary Health Care) with the development of a plan for diagnosis and management which will require:

• Daily verbal communication with patients during examinations, and when providing medical advice at Casualty or in the district clinics.
• Daily verbal communication with the hospital staff, providing professional support and guidance.
• Written and verbal communication with the Chief Medical Officer when sharing and requesting medical information, and face to face when conducting clinical audits, workshops, training sessions, meetings, etc.
• Verbal communication with other medical professionals to discuss best practices, information sharing at meetings and on the hospital compound.
• Written and verbal communication with the members of the Royal Montserrat Police Service providing reports on patients brought to the Casualty Department.
• Written and verbal communication with employers providing reports on an employee’s condition whether there is a need for sick leave, medical board and the status of patients especially if they are injured on the job.
• Written and verbal communication with members of the legal fraternity providing reports re their clients (as instructed by the Chief Medical Officer).
• Oral and written communication with the relatives of patients, providing advice and information pertinent to the care of family members.
• Written and verbal communication with medical professionals regionally and internationally regarding the transfer of patients to and from Montserrat, seeking information on the management and transfer of clients.
• Maintain adequate documentation of case management and patient contact and care.

1. Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and re-evaluate treatment as necessary.
2. Visit the homes of patients in accordance with clinical guidelines and local protocols.
3. The island is unique in that the facilities are limited and procedures such as scans require overseas travel, hence a need to find solutions to problems which pertain to the local situation.
4. Collaborate with the relevant persons to arrange the management and transfer of patients overseas for treatment as required.

1. Weekly outpatient clinics as per the instructions of the Chief Medical Officer.
2. Determines which patients (in consultation with the necessary specialist and the Chief Medical Officer) need to be referred off island.
3. Participates on the On-call Roster/Casualty Roster as instructed by the Chief Medical Officer.
4. Participates in training of other healthcare staff, clinical governance work including audits, clinical outcome data collation and reporting. You will be expected to maintain continuous professional development.

Selection Criteria: 

Education

• Medical degree (MBBS or MD Degree) or its equivalent, from a recognized University that meets the requirement for registration to practice as a medical practitioner in Montserrat.
• A Medical degree in Family Medicine (desirable).
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a requirement for this post.

Experience

• Proven working experience with at least five (5) years as a Medical officer.
• Proven working experience with at least two (2) years as a Medical Officer in the District/Health Centre setting.
• Proven working experience with at least two (2) years as a Medical Officer in an Emergency room or Casualty department setting.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and ability to provide medical care according to best practice and established protocols that are evidence-based.
• Must keep abreast of current developments in the medical field.

Accreditation

• Officer must be a current member of a recognized professional accreditation or licensing body and membership should be maintained for the duration of the period of engagement.

Skills

• Excellent technical, analytical, presentation, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Computer literacy
• Teaching and training others
• Must be friendly and professional and enjoy working with people
• Must be comfortable in a wide variety of Environments and be able to relate to people at various social and intellectual levels.
• Self-motivated and be able to motivate others.
• Teambuilding and motivational skills.
• Strong leadership qualities

Terms of Reference 

Detailed Terms of Reference for the post of Medical Officer can be obtained from the following link at http://www.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Terms-of-Reference_Medical-Officer-V0.4.pdf

Terms of Appointment

• Appointment will be made on a contractual basis for a period of two (2) years. 

Remuneration Package

The remuneration package for the post of Medical Officer is EC$250,000.00 per annum, broken down as follows:

Basic salary – R8     - EC$73,020.00 per annum

Cost of Living           - EC$19,380.00.00 per annum

Market Premium      - EC$100,000.00 per annum

Housing                    - EC$48,000.00 per annum

Travel                       - EC$9,600.00 per annum

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms can be obtained from the Government of Montserrat’s website at www.jobs.gov.ms. (Click on ‘Forms’). Application forms can also be obtained from the Human Resources Management Unit, Brades, Montserrat.

Applicants must provide all of the following information:

• A completed Application Form with a covering letter
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae with full particulars of experience, and copies of relevant academic qualifications. 
• Original certificates of qualifications or official notarized copies will be requested from those invited to interview
• A clear statement detailing why in the applicant’s view he/she considers him/herself well qualified for the position
• Two letters of reference with full contact details of the referees

Completed application forms must be returned to the Human Resources Management Unit either by email, or by fax or by ordinary mail. These should be addressed to the Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Management Unit, Government Headquarters, Brades, Montserrat.

SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a selection process that involves attending one or more interviews and/or assessment centres.  These interviews are designed to assess the skills, competencies and attitudes of the applicant and may be conducted via SKYPE or in person.  The Interviews and/or Assessment Centres allow the Selection Panel to draw on more evidence about the applicants than can be derived from the written application.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019