General Practitioner

Job Position: General Practitioner (GP)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide outpatient consultations and primary medical care, including diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Perform minor surgical procedures, wound management, emergency stabilization, and trauma management.
• Conduct pre-employment, annual, and return-to-work medical examinations, and manage occupational health cases related to mining and petroleum support operations.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and tertiary hospitals.
• Supervise nursing and allied health personnel, and maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records.
• Develop clinical protocols, treatment guidelines, quality assurance programs, and participate in infection prevention, workplace health programs, and medical emergency preparedness.
• Assist management in planning the expansion of medical services into a hospital.

Working Condition/Environment

• Can work in multi-cultural and remote environments
• Willing to be relocated and work in Papua New Guinea

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (MS) or its equivalent recognized medical degree
• At least 2-5 years post-licensure clinical experience
• Experience in emergency medicine, occupational health in mining, oil, and gas industry or remote centered care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with superior clinical judgement and patient-centered care
• High ethical and professional standards
• Strong documentation and reporting skills & high commitment to quality improvement and patient safety
• Proficient in electronic medical records and Microsoft Office application
• Willing to participate in healthcare facility development, accreditation on initiatives and continuous professional education