General Practitioner

Job Description

Job Summary

The General Practitioner will provide primary care services, including patient consultations, history taking, physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Daily responsibilities include managing acute and chronic conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and coordinating referrals to specialists when needed.

The role involves educating patients and families on preventive care, healthy lifestyles, and treatment options, as well as documenting clinical encounters accurately in medical records.

The General Practitioner will collaborate with nurses, diagnostic professionals, and other team members to ensure safe, evidence-based care, contribute to internal training, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine Degree 

• Valid license to practice as a General Practitioner in Ethiopia. 

• Any additional training in office administration or health-related fields is a plus.

Experience:

• 0 years of experience.

• Experience in training, mentoring, or guiding healthcare staff and participating in continuing medical education is a plus

Quantity Required: 1

Salary: Negotiable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services, including patient consultations, history taking, physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications.

• Coordinate referrals to specialists when necessary.

• Educate patients and families on preventive care, healthy lifestyles, and treatment options.

• Accurately document clinical encounters in medical records.

• Collaborate with nurses, diagnostic professionals, and other healthcare team members to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

• Contribute to internal training and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical expertise in medicine and primary care, with the ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.

• Background in family medicine and experience providing comprehensive care across different age groups.

• Ability to work effectively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.

• Strong diagnostic, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to evidence-based practice.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centered and culturally sensitive approach.

• Ability to work on-site full-time, manage a busy clinical schedule, and maintain accurate medical documentation.

How To Apply

Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents via email: mesfin.matiwos@wudassie.com