Internal Medicines Specialist at MaryBegg Community Clinic

At MBCC, the Internal Medicines Specialist (IMS) provides comprehensive medical services for adolescents (>15years old) and adult members of family. Services include: primary care and treatment, Preventative care, Immunizations, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering or interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, Vision/hearing and nutrition. He/she works closely with other multidisciplinary clinicians to provide comprehensive health care services.

Our IMSs carry out their duties professionally, consistently, ethically and in line with international standards and evidence based medical practices in keeping with the MBCC standards of care.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization status.

• Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Administers or prescribes treatments.
• Determines and prescribes medication, dosage and schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies. • Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
• Prescribes vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
• Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
• Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.
• Refers patients when necessary for patient’s well-being.
• Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required

• Must have a Medical Doctor degree  with MMeD in Internal Medicine  or equivalent.
• Minimum experience of 3 – 5 years post specialization.
• Must be registered and licenced with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
•  Experience in HIV, TB, Malaria is essential.

Behavioural

• Excellent Judgement
• Critical thinking
• Problem Solving skills

• Strong Communication skills
• Service minded, time management and Quality care minded.

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