Job Description

• We are looking for a General Surgeon to join our client’s team and perform a variety of surgical procedures on our patients in our health facilities.
• A General Surgeon is a medical professional who performs surgeries and other procedures for patients who suffer from different medical conditions.
• The General Surgeon’s responsibilities include educating patients on their surgical options, preparing patients for surgery and leading surgeries as needed. Ultimately, you will work with a team of medical professionals overseeing the medical and surgical care of patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and advise patients on the risks involved with having surgery
• Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols
• Follow established surgical techniques during surgery
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures
• Ensure sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments
• Direct and coordinate activities of hospital staff for proper patient care
• Oversee all treatment prior to and post-surgery, and identify associated risks
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the Hospital Association Rights for patients
• Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery MBBS
• Valid MDCN practicing license.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing as a General Surgeon.
• Fantastic manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness
• Superb organizational and time management skills
• Excellent decision-making skills and communication
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease
• Great management and leadership skills
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a General Surgeon