Job Summary

Job Description

Job Summary

The consultant Psychiatrist is responsible to the Chief Medical Officer. The psychiatrist is a member of the senior medical team and coordinates specialized care for patients with mental health disorders and other psychiatric/psychological conditions. He/she provides leadership and guidance in establishing the highest standards of care and ensuring optimal delivery of quality care in line with international best practices.

Main responsibilities

• Provide treatment to patients suffering from psychiatric disorders
• Should be updated on the latest breakthroughs in the field of psychiatry.
• Maintain detailed reports on each patient and also a report on their progress
• Coordinate with any other specialist the patient might be seeing
• Give medicines that are compatible with other medicines the patient is taking
• Advice patients on any alternative treatment they might be seeking
• Help the patient to fully recover from their illness and have the patient follow up even after they are okay as post-recovery treatment is considered important

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
• Fellowship with the Faculty of Psychiatry of either the West African College of Physicians (WACP) and/or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN);

OR

• Equivalent fellowship in a country where you can obtain license to practice in Nigeria
• Must be a minimum of two-years post-fellowship.
• Full registration with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Foreign training and experience is an added advantage.

Knowledge/skills required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work long, flexible and on-call hours, often under pressure
• Good practical skills
• Ability to solve problems
• Effective decision-making skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills, compassion and a good bedside manner
• Drive to continue learning throughout career.
• Strong IT/computer skills

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