Category
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Patient Care
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- Thoroughly evaluating patients, ordering and interpreting
investigations, and formulating diagnoses.
- Counseling patients on treatment options, including surgical risks
and benefits.
- Obtaining informed consent and ensuring patient understanding.
- Providing compassionate and supportive care throughout the patient
journey.
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Surgical Expertise
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- Performing a wide range of surgical procedures, encompassing areas
like the abdomen, digestive system, breasts, skin, and soft tissues.
- Expertise in minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopy) is
increasingly important.
- Managing pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care.
- Handling surgical emergencies effectively.
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Hospital Duties
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- Conducting ward rounds, assessing inpatients, and adjusting
treatment plans as needed.
- Participating in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 surgical
coverage.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals for
multidisciplinary patient management.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and adhering to documentation
standards.
- Involvement in hospital committees, quality improvement
initiatives, and policy development.
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Professional Development
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- Staying abreast of the latest surgical advancements and techniques
through continuous learning.
- Potentially participating in research and academic activities.
- Adhering to the highest ethical standards and professional
conduct.
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Professional Development
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- Stay updated on the latest
technologies, surgical techniques, and treatments in ophthalmology.
- Attend conferences and workshops
to maintain expertise and meet the SCFHS requirements for continuous
professional development.
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Administrative Duties
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- Maintain accurate medical records,
including patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and surgical outcomes.
- Adhere to the ethical guidelines
and legal requirements set by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and SCFHS.
- Contribute to quality improvement
initiatives in the healthcare institution.
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