General Surgeon (Locum) - Sweden Ghana Medical Centre

Sweden Ghana Medical Centre is the first and leading private cancer care center of excellence in West Africa.As part of the vision of our new shareholders, SGMC is pursuing an expansion drive into other areas of treatment to serve the health needs of our cherished clients. Due to this SGMC seeks to employ to fill the following upcoming positions:

Our Brand Promise

SGMC has a bold vision: we want to be the leading innovator in our field, with skilled employees who are motivated to deliver the best patient outcomes for our clients. We want to contribute to patient treatment and research as we strive to give them the most effective therapies. Ultimately, we want to build a healthy company with a business model that works in Africa, and with best practices that help us grow our prominent role in specialist health facilities in West Africa.

As an employee of SGMC, you will be expected to act according to our vision as a Center of Excellence and contribute to a professional and pleasant atmosphere both between colleagues and inpatient relations. Moreover, you will be required to work in accordance with the codes and relevant guidelines of your professional licensing body.

CONSULTANT GENERAL SURGEON (LOCUM):

Reports to: MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Responsibilities:

• The General Surgeon will perform a variety of invasive surgical procedures
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Diagnose patients and develop treatment plans
• Order diagnostic tests for patients prior to surgery
• Explain procedures in layman’s terms to patients and family members before and after procedures
• Accurate charting of patients under your care

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements:

• A Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship in General Surgery.
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• A valid Ghana Medical and Dental Council certification to practice Surgery.
• Expectation to do the mastectomy and axillary nodal clearance
• The ability to keep updated on the latest medical technologies.
• The flexibility to work irregular hours and remain on an emergency call.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience in the oncology field
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills

Remuneration: Above-market average

Contract Type: Permanent and Locum Basis

Hours: Mondays-Fridays 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Occasional Weekend/extra working hours may be required)

Location: Accra