Dermatologist

Responsible for diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail conditions, providing medical and cosmetic dermatology care, and ensuring quality patient outcomes.

•   Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures. 
•   Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes. 
•   Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times 
•   Attends Divisional meetings as invited 
•   Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents 
•   Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff 
•   Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Specialist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following: 
•   Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide 
•   Complies with all hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices 
•   Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources 
•   Leads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice 
•   Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures 
•   Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required 
•   Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required