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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is responsible for adhering to the quality standards of CURE as they provide hands-on surgical care to our patients. The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is also responsible for teaching and training on the principles and techniques of plastic and reconstructive surgical care to other physicians who may be training at the hospital and oversees the practice of surgery by these physicians. This individual is charged with facilitating improvement in the quality of care, education and administration of the plastic and reconstructive surgery department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Prepare and review case histories and obtain data through evaluation of patients and consult with family members. 
2. Examine patients, determine need for clinical laboratory tests and interpret examination findings and test results.
3. Prescribe appropriate plastic and reconstructive surgical treatments based on findings and results.   
4. Determine procedures for preoperative and postoperative care, including the administration of sedatives, prescription of diets and preparation of the patient’s operative area. 
5. Apply surgical procedures and coordinate operations with the anesthesiologist.  
6. Treat patients suffering from surgical shock, postoperative hemorrhage and other complications.
7. Direct other operating room staff in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care and operating room techniques. 
8. Instruct resident plastic and reconstructive surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
9. Accurately and thoroughly chart pertinent patient information. 
10. Ensure the safety of patients during consultations, surgical interventions and in the postoperative environment.
11. Assist the Medical Director in ensuring the maintenance of an accurate and adequate supply of medications and supplies.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Medical degree (MD or DO) from a qualified, recognized medical institution.
2. Board certification, or board eligible, preferred.
3. Current and unrestricted medical license.
4. Two years experience in a private or hospital practice.
5. Experience in pediatric plastic surgery.
6. Experience in the developing world is strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Moderate ability with the English language required, fluency preferred.  
2. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across cultures and language barriers
3. Strong training and facilitation skills.
4. Competency and proficiency in plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
5. Strong interest in teaching and training.

1. Dispense drugs to in-patients upon discharge and out-patients as per need. Ensure educating    patients with instructions for proper use/cautioning on side effects is done always.
2. Scrutinize patient’s treatment sheets and prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration.
3.  Replenish stocks of in-patient medications as per treatment sheets.
4. Provide drug information to patients, clinicians, nurses and other medical staff.
5. Maintain an accurate record of all issued medicines in the bin cards, issue book and Odoo system.
6. Participate in regular monitoring of medication management in the clinical areas.
7.  Ensure cleanliness of the pharmacy.
8. In-charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the Hospital Standards.
9. Maintain the pharmacy store
10. Making medication orders for the pharmacy
11. Supply medication orders to other departments such as OR and wards.
12. Maintain the pharmacy cold chain.
13. Maintain all the pharmacy records and any other pharmacy administrative task as assigned.
14.  Prepare and send all required periodic reports.
15. Keep up to date with the current pharmacy practice and drugs.
16. Collaborates effectively with other members of staff in order to provide quality service to our patients and most importantly supporting the vision, mission and values of CURE.
17. Maintain and Manage OSHA Standards in Cleanliness, through Implementation of the OSHA Policy and, ensure that they wear the provided PPEs at all times.
18. In-charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the Hospital Standards (SAFECARE).
19. Compliance with the requirements of the CURE child protection and safeguarding policies