St. Joseph’s Hospital Roma – Medical Officer

St. Joseph’s Hospital Roma is a non- profit making institution whose mission is to provide accessible, affordable and comprehensive health services to the clientele. The facility does not only carryout its practices within the ethical confines of the church but also strives to provide holistic and highest quality patients’ care to people of all beliefs without any discrimination whatsoever. St Joseph’s Hospital therefore – invites Applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Medical Officer.

JOB TITLE             :         Medical Officer

RELATIONS           :         Reports to the Medical Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY      :        Under the supervision of Medical Superintendent, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the clinical operations, serve as advisor on disease control and health issues, provide an effective treatment plan, discover gaps in treatment plans and investigate potential inconsistencies during patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and care for patients in his/her or department
• Review patient clinical management initiated by Senior House Officer and Interns.
• Assess chronic, medical/surgical patients and maternity clients in Out-patient department, prescribe treatment and decide on suitability for admission.
• Arrange for appropriate investigation to be carried out.
• Review inpatients on a daily basis.
• Undertake student nurse teaching during ward rounds and surgical procedures in theatre.
• Provide technical advice, guide and support to other health workers on technical, and policy issues.
• Organize in service training for junior Doctors, Nurses, Nursing Assistants and other health workers.
• Coordinate patient/client management with other health workers and relatives or communities as appropriate
• Liaise with senior Doctors in management of patients and referrals
• Prepare reports for submission to the relevant authorities as needed.
• Conduct priority operations research.

JOB SPECIFICATION

MB. ChB/MD/MBBS/Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

3 years working experience as a Medical Doctor

Registration with the Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council with up to date subscription.

ADDED ADVANTAGES

Possess post graduate training especially in obstetrics and gynecology

Further training and experience in HIV/AIDS management is desirable

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to assess patients’needs and interpret diagnosis tests to provide treatment

Dedication to patients safety and quality of healthcare

Interested candidates should submit certified copies of their certificates, CV, cover letter and two reference letters to Human Resource Office at St. Joseph’s Hospital. P.O. Box 308, Roma 180 at 16:00 hrs. on or before 31^st October 2025. N.B Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to.