General Practioner

Full-Time

Department: Medical/Clinical Services

Reports To: Medical Director / Clinical Director

The General Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients of all ages. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting preventive healthcare and patient education.

• Conduct comprehensive medical consultations, physical examinations, and patient assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Provide preventive healthcare, health screening, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling.
• Monitor patients with chronic conditions and provide ongoing follow-up care.
• Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare professionals when required.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date patient medical records.
• Recognize and appropriately manage medical emergencies and arrange referral or transfer when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow applicable clinical protocols, infection-control procedures, and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical audits, and continuing professional development.
• Maintain professional standards, ethical practice, and patient confidentiality.

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Valid medical license/registration to practice as a General Practitioner.
• Completion of required internship/residency or equivalent clinical training.
• Relevant clinical experience in primary care or general medicine.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional certifications such as ACLS may be preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional development.

• Clinical diagnosis and patient management