Job Description

1. Professional skills and requirements

1.1. Manages regular general medical inpatients, conduct ward rounds, including medical patients on the Critical Care Unit/or high dependency unit, providing back up during accidents/emergencies, and participate in outpatient clinics along with other staff physicians and mid-level clinicians.

1.2. Diagnosis and Treatment: Conducting consultations, diagnosing illnesses, and developing treatment plans for patients with various medical conditions.

1.3. Emergency Care: Providing immediate medical care to patients in emergency situations.

1.4. Preventative Care: Supervising vaccinations/immunizations, conducting consultations (both communicable and non-communicable diseases), and providing health education for patients on preventive measures.

1.5. Specialized Procedures: Performing or assisting with procedures like endoscopy, ultrasonography, and other specialized interventions as needed.

1.6. Training and Mentorship: Training and mentoring junior and mid-level clinical staff, including nurses, physician assistants and other medical professionals.

1.7. Quality Improvement: Monitoring the quality of care, developing and updating clinical protocols, and contributing to the development of strategies for improving patient outcomes.

1.9. Working with other specialists, both within the facility and in other locations, to ensure patients receive the best possible care.

1.9. Data Collection and Analysis: Contributing to the collection and analysis of hospital data and participating in operational research.

1.10. Resource Management: Contributing to the management of medicines, medical supplies, and ensuring the efficient use of resources.

1.11. Community Outreach: Participating in integrated medical outreach programs to provide healthcare services in affected catchment communities.

1.12. Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity, privacy/confidentiality, and autonomy, as well as observe the precepts of the Patients’ Rights Charter.

1.13. Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs as appropriate for occupational health & safety.

1.14. Make referrals of patients to other health facilities and/or tertiary center, where this is indicated by the clinical needs of the patients in consultation with the Medical Director and/or CMO.

1.15. Liaise closely with colleagues in other clinical disciplines in various medical institutions and maintain a cordial and professional working relationship.

1.16. Order and analyze relevant tests like X-rays, Ultrasonograms, CT scans, MRIs, etc.

1.17. Consult with and assist other medical doctors and clinical staff as required.

1.18. Refer patients to other specialists and other professionals.

1.19. Proven work experience as an Internist.

1.20. Superb organizational and time management skills.

1.21. Excellent decision-making skills and communication.

1.22. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

1.23. Emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease.

1.24. Great management and leadership skills.

1.25. Relevant training and/or certifications as an Internist.

2. Teamwork and patient care

2.1. Work positively, sensitively, constructively and in culturally appropriate ways with all patients, colleagues, and specialists to secure positive outcomes and maintain collaborative relationships.

2.2. Be open, approachable, and responsive to other needs.

2.3. Exchange information with appropriate personnel to ensure the highest standard of patient care.

2.4. Assist patients and their family / caretakers to understand the plan of care according to the MD and provide emotional support to ensure informed choices.

2.5. Work within professional and ethical guidelines for nursing practice including Code of Conduct and Patients’ Rights Charter, national clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.

3. Accountability and personal responsibility

3.1. Identify and escalate clinical systems and processes that require improvement.

3.2. Maintain knowledge of the current best practice guidelines within area of practice.

3.3. Assist with the development of the team’s knowledge and skills by contributing to the ongoing teaching and learning opportunities and sharing knowledge.

3.4. Demonstrate individual responsibility for professional development and for meeting all the mandatory requirements of the professional body.

3.5. Identify your own level of competence and seek assistance, knowledge, and direction as necessary.

3.6. Engage in continuous learning to improve own qualifications and practice.

3.7. Participates in projects or performs other duties as reasonably required to support our success.

3.8. Model the core values of AML and adhere to our policies and procedures

4. Health & Safety

4.1. Promote a safe and healthy work environment by taking personal responsibility for your own health, safety and well-being and supporting others to do likewise.

4.2. Contribute to a safe environment for everyone; adhere to the Health & Safety policies and procedures of Arcelor Mittal Liberia.

4.3. Report and document any incident, near miss and hazard in a timely way and assist in the management of these.

4.4. Take responsibility and action when activities or situations compromise safety and/or well-being.

4.5. Understand emergency procedures and plans and lines of communication to maximize effectiveness in a crisis situation.

4.6. Adhere to all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, including the AML Ten Golden Rules.

4.7. Actively contribute to site safety policy and new initiatives and respect the implementation of change as directed by the CEO.

4.8. Attend weekly safety meetings and ensure the agreed action plans are achieved.

4.9.

Participate in proactive safety culture by the identification, development, and review of safe practices and procedures and by ensuring the awareness of all departmental personnel.

4.10. Actively promote the compliance of personnel with safe work practices.

4.11. Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated according to Company and statutory requirements and all recommended corrective actions are completed.

4.12. Ensure all health and hygiene risks in the work areas are identified and reported.

5. Quality Improvement and Risk Management

5.1. Actively participate in and contribute to continuous quality improvement and risk management activities.

5.2. Contribute to the development, review and maintenance of appropriate policies, procedures, and guideline documentation, in conjunction with the wider team.

5.3. Comply with quality focused nursing protocols to ensure care standards are articulated, supported, achieved, documented, and audited.

5.4. Recognize and manage risks to provide care that best meets the needs and interests of our patients.

5.5. Maintain awareness of emerging patient needs, new procedures and technologies and promote solutions to safely care for patients.

5.6. Adhere to all Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) standards/protocols of the Ministry of Health (MOH).

6. Privacy and Confidentiality

6.1. Adhere to the medical-nursing ethics on patient privacy and health information confidentiality in regard to the non-disclosure of information.

6.2. Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to our business, operations, employees, and patients.

6.3. Note: In the course of your employment, you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical-surgical or personal affairs of patients, staff and / or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instruction of an authorized manager, such information must not be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorized persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.

6.4. Policies/Legislation: All AML and hospital policies and procedures form an integral part of an employment contract and may be subject to update and revision, from time to time, in consultation with union representatives as appropriate. You are required to comply with all hospital policies, procedures (e.g. alcohol policy, HSE policy, etc.) and the hospital’s ethical codes of practice.

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief.

Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.