Site Medical Officer (Tuvalu)
AU
About the role
Location: Funafuti, Tuvalu
Rotation: 4 weeks ON/ 4 Weeks OFF
The Site Medical Officer (SMO) primary function is patient care at both the primary and emergency medicine level including medical evacuation support to onsite employees and/or local community. Additionally, the SMO is responsible for site specific community health and occupational health programs as determined by individual client contracts.
The Site Medical Officer (SMO) primary function is patient care at both the primary and emergency medicine level including medical evacuation support to onsite employees and/or local community. Additionally, the SMO is responsible for site specific community health and occupational health programs as determined by individual client contracts.
Key responsibilities
- At all times, the SMO shall carry out their duties within the tenets of the Hippocratic Oath, consistent with ethical and best medical practice.
- Undertake clinical consultations and provide a high standard of service and care to patients.
- Develop a family orientated clinic practice with continuity of care and appropriate follow-up and referral, on both outpatient and inpatient level.
- Assist with the implementation of preventative care strategies, including structuring and performing medical screening services.
- Manage the delivery of competent and professional health services according to the International SOS standards.
- Assist with ensuring appropriate patient triage and flow within the clinic.
- Provide leadership for medical related issues to the onsite medical staff.
- Provide training and education to onsite medical staff on relevant topics.
- Coordinate with the Assistance Centre teams on the procedures required and preparation of patients to facilitate evacuation.
About you
- Medical Doctor with 5 years plus post-graduation experience gained within Accident & Emergency and General Practice.
- Sound knowledge of the principles of general practice management and administration.
- Medical Degree essential with current medical license.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Current Early Management of Severe Trauma or Advanced Trauma Life Support (desirable)
- Other medical certification as required on each site e.g. PALS, HUET, BOSIET.