Job Title: General Practitioner (GP)
Department: Medical/Clinical Services
Reports To: Medical Director / Clinical Director
Job Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 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.
Key Skills
- Clinical diagnosis and patient management
- Preventive and primary healthcare
- Chronic disease management
- Emergency assessment
- Patient counseling and education
- Medical documentation
- Communication and teamwork
- Clinical decision-making
- Time management and organization
