Position Highlights
- Key Responsibilities include Primary Healthcare for Residents
- Conduct regular assessments, diagnose, and treat illnesses and chronic conditions common among the elderly population.
- Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans that address the physical and mental health needs of each resident.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to resident care, including collaborating with nursing, physiotherapy, and dietary teams.
- Outpatient Clinic: Operate and manage an on-site outpatient clinic for external patients, primarily catering to elderly individuals seeking geriatric expertise.
- Provide consultations, conduct necessary evaluations, and recommend appropriate treatments, referrals, and follow-ups.
- On-Call Services: Be available for on-call service, addressing any medical emergencies or urgent care needs within the nursing home.
- Respond to and manage critical situations promptly and efficiently, maintaining calm and professionalism.
- Preventative Care and Wellness Programs: Lead and participate in preventative health programs, offering guidance on lifestyle adjustments, immunizations, and health screenings.
- Educate residents and families on the aging process and associated health management, promoting proactive, preventive health measures.
- Record-Keeping and Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate medical records for each resident and outpatient, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
- Update and review medical documentation regularly, communicating updates to the appropriate teams when necessary.
- Medical degree with a specialization or experience in geriatrics.
- Valid medical license to practice in Malta.
- Proven experience working in a geriatric setting, ideally within a residential or nursing home environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with elderly patients, their families, and care staff.
- Capacity to manage on-call responsibilities with a commitment to responsive and reliable service.
- Experience with chronic disease management and end-of-life care.
- Familiarity with healthcare technology used in elder care and outpatient clinic settings.
- Salary negotiable dependent upon experience
Please apply for this job by uploading your CV and cover letter for immediate consideration.