Registrar (Otolaryngology)

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

The Registrar (Otolaryngology) will report to the designated Specialist Medical Officer (Otolaryngology)/Head of Department.

NATURE & SCOPE:

The Registrar (Otolaryngology) is responsible for diagnosing and administering general medical treatment to patients in a hospital or through extension services at a Clinic or other designated area. Work may entail performing surgery or assisting in major operations, and this employee may work in a specialized area of medicine.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Examines patients, diagnose, advise and carry out necessary treatment in the investigation, eradication, prevention and control of diseases or refer complicated cases for further professional attention.
• Supervises House Officers and medical interns with a view to building competencies.
• Refers patients to professional superiors for more detailed attention as may be necessary.
• Performs medical examinations on inpatient and outpatients; diagnose and make prognoses; make daily ward rounds; write and maintain up-to-date case records and make necessary medical reports.
• Prescribes and carries out treatment in light of examination findings.
• Examines government employees and other categories of persons as laid down by Government policy.
• Participates in immunization procedures against infectious or communicable diseases as directed.
• Implements other preventative procedures outlined for the protection and promotion of Public Health.
• Undertakes medico-legal duties as may be reasonably required to him/her with specialist advice if necessary.
• Performs related work as may be required by the appropriate Authority.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Public Health Ordinances and of medical jurisprudence.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine including the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of preventative medicine.
• Some knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, rules, regulations, policies and standards related to medical services.
• Ability to supervise and aid in the development of junior medical staff.
• Ability to examine patients, diagnose disease and to prescribe and administer necessary treatment.
• Ability to gain the co-operation and confidence of patients and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Medicine (D.M) in Otorhinolaryngology as recognized by the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Training as evidenced by the possession of a Medical Degree from a recognized school of medicine.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in the field of Otolaryngology.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• House Officer
• Medical Interns
• Nursing Staff

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

Internal:

• Specialist Medical Officer (Internal Medicine)
• Internal Medicine staff
• Other members of the Clinical Team
• Medical Director
• Manager-Hospital Administration
• Manager-Para Clinical Services
• Nursing Personnel
• Other Heads of Department

External:

• Public
• University of the West Indies
• Other Regional Health Authorities
• Private Medical Institutions
• General practitioners in the area