• Performs and documents an initial examination, evaluating the data to identify problems and determines a diagnosis prior to intervention.
  • Administers psychotherapy and  ECT in sessions.
  • Reviews referrals by MOs/other Specialists from the other departments and health facilities to establish diagnosis and proper management.
  • Evaluates effects of therapy at various stages and plans adjustments.
  • Involves family in therapy procedures to be continued at home.
  • Records therapy done with response / progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
  • Gradually adjusts therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provides for appropriate follow-up care and/or continued medications.
  • Tests and evaluates patient's psychological strength before and after therapy and records data. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for
  • reevaluation.
  • Informs the patient when diagnosis reveals findings outside the scope of psychotherapy and refer to an appropriate practitioner.
  • Ensures availability of medicines / functioning of equipment to handle emergencies at all times in the Department. Attends the patients with psychiatric problems admitted in other wards as and when requested.
  • Explains the patients about the use and effects of prescribed drugs. Refers the patients to other specialists within the hospital and/or to higher level facilities If needed.     

Preventive / Promotive

  • Ensures compliance of SOP’s particularly on Infection Control and Waste
  • Management in the OPD, Psychiatry Ward.
  • Ensures that instruments/equipment being used in examinations and procedures is sterilized.
  • Ensures that all staff participating in the procedures is physically well protected by wearing of dress i.e. gowns, masks, caps, gloves and shoes.
  • Educates about psychiatric diseases and therapies.

Training / Supervision

  • Trains Medical, Nursing and Paramedical Staff as per Departmental/ Specialty requirements/ Protocols and work instructions. 

General 

  • Remains on call after working hours.
  • Checks the punctuality of the staff attached to his section.
  • Checks the cleanliness and up keep of the unit.
  • Ensures that responsible staff regularly upkeeps & maintains electro-medical equipment of the unit to ensure their functionality at all the time.
  • Ensures that responsible staff is regular in supply/replenishment of medicines & stores.
  • Ensures the preparation and implementation of the duty roster for his unit.
  • Provides technical assistance to the management for purchase of new equipments / instruments needed from time-to-time for the unit.
  • Checks that the subordinate staff performs their duties as per JD’s, SOP’s &
  • SMP’s.
  • Writes Objective Performance Evaluation Reports of subordinate staff.
  • Performs outreach duties to lower facilities as required.
  • Performs  any other professional duty assigned by the in charge.

Declaration:

Our organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. It also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
MBBS
Degree Title:
FCPS Psychiatry
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
3 Years
Apply Before:
Aug 26, 2024
Posting Date:
Aug 12, 2024

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