Site Doctor -Kulim

B. Key Responsibilities

The Site / Locum Doctor provides emergency medical care including stabilizing patients in the event of a medical emergency on project sites which are very remote from high-quality emergency care infrastructure. In addition, the Locum Doctor provides primary healthcare to the site workforce including diagnosis skills, the ability to prescribe a wide range of pharmaceuticals and deliver health talks. The International SOS Doctor is fully supported by a comprehensive management system to significantly enhance on-site capabilities, starting from a robust recruitment procedure to the back-up of a team of experienced doctors in case of a major medical emergency.

• Initial emergency response, resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill or injured (trauma) patients, employing ALS emergency medical protocols (e.g. ACLS or PHTLS);
• A staging point for medical evacuations from the site to a location where further treatment can be performed if the patient's medical need exceeds the capabilities on site, and coordination of such evacuation (in conjunction with 24-hr alarm centers);
• Treatment of non-emergency medical conditions as per Intl.SOS treatment protocols including guidance and control by a physician in an alarm center for support if additional skills or experience are required;
• Management and administration including initial audit of equipment and medicines;
• Management of medical equipment and supplies including the arrangement of resupply of consumables;
• Implementation of site health plans and preventive medicine activities as required;
• Regular health and hygiene inspections of on-site catering, accommodation and laundry areas;
• Documentation, activity logs and confidential patient medical record-keeping associated with the above activities.
• Support of client HSE Manager by performing administrative duties under supervision.
• Supported by International SOS infrastructure providing the following services:
• A second medical opinion and management of cases if required available 24/7 from a qualified doctor;
• Management activities such as regular telephone calls to site, site visits and periodic site audits as appropriate to ensure a high-quality and consistent service is delivered;
• Compliance with Standards & Procedures and Group Practices applicable to Intl.SOS;
• Regular updates to Client on site medical issues (e.g. increase in malaria cases) and medical performance.
• Quality Assurance and Administration
• Liaise with the Medical Services Operations and Medical Director to optimise quality assurance and ensure that appropriate medical outcomes are consistently attained with respect to the provision of clinical services.
• Take responsibility for quality of medical service delivery as per International SOS guidelines and standards.
• Ensure that patients’ medical files and documentation are maintained to highest standards and in accordance with International SOS guidelines.
• Assist in the maintenance, selection and control of the medical equipment and supplies available when required.

Qualifications

• ATLS Certification
• PHTLS Certification
• Management experience
• ACLS Certification
• Proficiency in EHR systems
• Familiarity with medical imaging
• Knowledge of Epic software
• Experience in Psychiatry, Perioperative care, Botulinum toxin treatment, Ophthalmology, Maternal-fetal medicine, Critical care, Endocrinology, Cardiac catheterization, and Vascular interventional radiography

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM12,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ATLS (Preferred)
• PHTLS (Preferred)
• ACLS (Preferred)
• APC (Preferred)