Director of Internal Medicine

Responsibilities:

Clinical Expertise & Patient Care:

• Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment: Employ a wide range of diagnostic techniques to pinpoint health conditions and develop effective treatment plans.
• Comprehensive Patient Evaluation: Conduct thorough assessments, order and interpret investigations, and administer appropriate therapies.
• Data-Driven Diagnostic Reasoning: Synthesise medical history, physical examinations, and test results to formulate precise diagnoses.
• Evidence-Based Patient Management: Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care adhering to established clinical guidelines.
• Collaborative Communication: Facilitate seamless communication between patients, families, referring physicians, and the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.
• Shared Decision-Making: Engage patients and their families in collaborative treatment planning, particularly in pediatric cases.
• Efficient Referral Management: Initiate and manage referrals to specialist services and other healthcare providers as needed during and after hospitalisation.
• Post-Discharge Coordination: Arrange necessary follow-up care with medical and rehabilitation services to support patient recovery.
• Transparent Communication of Changes: Keep families and relevant specialists informed of significant changes in patient status.
• Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: Apply critical thinking skills to medical decision-making within the clinical team.
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Foster a collaborative environment among healthcare professionals, prioritising patient safety.
• Patient Confidentiality: Uphold strict patient privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Medical Staff Coordination: Direct and coordinate the activities of consultants, specialists, general practitioners, and other medical personnel.
• Administrative Patient Management: Handle administrative tasks related to patient care and the operation of the Internal Medicine department.
• Clinical Support for Colleagues: Provide clinical guidance and support to other Internal Medicine physicians.

Administrative & Quality Assurance:

• Departmental Task Management: Delegate and oversee departmental tasks to ensure efficient and high-quality patient service.
• Performance Evaluation: Conduct performance reviews and appraisals of departmental staff.
• Accreditation Participation: Actively participate in JAWDA audits, JCI, and CARF accreditation processes.
• Incident Report Management: Review and address departmental incident reports, coordinating with the Quality Department for corrective actions.
• Hospital Representation: Serve as a positive representative of the hospital to patients, visitors, and regulatory bodies.
• Physician Scheduling: Manage the work schedules of departmental physicians.

Education & Development:

• Patient and Caregiver Education: Promote holistic care and provide health education to patients and their caregivers.
• Protocol and Policy Development: Lead the development of clinical protocols, pathways, and policies for the Internal Medicine department.
• Continuous Professional Development: Encourage and support ongoing medical education and professional development within the department.