Job description
MEDICAL DOCTOR 
Reporting to: Hospital Director
Location: Liwonde Private Hospital
Liwonde Private Hospital is a private health facility based in Malawi registered with medical council of Malawi. It was opened in 1999 and is located in Machinga District, Liwonde Township along Balaka-Zomba Road in the Southern region of Malawi.
We are currently seeking for a dedicated and experienced Medical Doctor to join our growing healthcare team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluating patients’ health condition through examinations and medical history analysis
Prescribing and administering treatment and other specialized medical care.
Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients
Monitoring patients’ conditions, progress and re-evaluating treatments as necessary
Referring patients to specialists for advanced medical treatment when necessary to provide the highest quality patient care
Conducting research to improve overall patient health and medical care
Maintaining detailed and accurate patient records, including writing reports and updating health records.
Be able to perform routine and emergency interventions, surgeries and other procedures.
Be able to handle obstetric and gynae minor cases
Be able to work at odd hours when necessary
Adhering to medical professional standards and guidelines, maintaining a current understanding of medical practices and innovations through continuous professional development.
Be able to supervise and mentor junior staff.
Be able to utilise effectively the diagnostic tools i.e. laboratory and radiology.
Be able to lead the morning reports, death auditing and follow up of the referrals.
Be able to observe vital signs, history taking and physical examination at all times.
Qualifications and Skills
Medical doctor with a degree in (MBBS)
Must be registered with medical council of Malawi.
Proven experience of 3 years and above as a Medical Doctor
Strong oral and written communication skills
Respect for patient confidentiality
Compassionate and approachable
Responsible and trustworthy
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and word.
Good communicational and interpersonal skills
Applicant must be 30 years of age and above
Retired civil servants are encouraged to apply.
Cover letter and Cirriculum Vitae should be sent to
liwonde.privatehospital@gmail.com