VACANCY NOTICE
MEDICAL OFFICER
The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Medical Officer, within the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
JOB PURPOSE
To assist in providing acute medical services and “on call” general services to the population of Montserrat
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
· To provide general medical services in the Government of Montserrat medical and elderly care facilities.
· To be responsible for the clinical management of patients with oversight by specialist Medical Officers.
· To be responsible for timely and effective referral to the appropriate on island specialist Medical Officer and/or overseas medical facility.
· To collaborate with relevant persons as per medical evacuation procedures to arrange the safe transfer of patients overseas for treatment.
· To provide out of hours medical services as per the Medical Officer on-call rotation.
· To ensure implementation of an appropriate triage system within the Accident and Emergency Department of the Ministry of Health hospital facility.
· To provide, in a timely manner, medico-legal reports as required.
· To engage with the Chief Medical Officer and Specialist Medical Officer(s) during a medical evacuation as per a defined protocol.
CANDIDATES QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE PROFILE
The applicants must:
· Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent from a recognized medical University.
· Three (3) years post-graduation experience.
· Advanced certificate or Diploma in Emergency Medicine would be an asset.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification a plus.
· Significant experience in acute medicine would be an asset.
· Good interpersonal skills.
Applicants should also be willing to keep abreast of developments in the field.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT
Appointment will be made on a permanent or Contractual basis.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
The annual remuneration package for the post of Medical Officer is in the salary scale R12 – R9, that is EC$65,232 to EC$70,092 (Taxable)
Allowances
· Professional Fee - EC$54,000 per annum (Taxable)
· Travel - EC$9,600 per annum
· Telephone - EC$720 per annum (Taxable)
· Housing - Ec$18,000 per annum
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms can be obtained from our website at www.gov.ms or by contacting the Human Resource Management Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor, Brades, Montserrat by e-mail at , by telephone at (+664) 491 2365/2444 or by fax (+664) 491 6234.
To apply send your completed application form, supported by a Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter and the names of at least two referees to the Human Resource Management Unit at or to by February 29, 2016.