MEDICAL DOCTOR

Job description

OVERVIEWLiwonde Private Hospital is a private healthcare facility registered with the Medical Council of Malawi. Established in 1999, the hospital is located in Liwonde Township, Machinga District, along the Balaka–Zomba Road in the Southern Region of Malawi.The hospital invites applications from dedicated, qualified and experienced medical professionals for the position of Medical Doctor to join its growing healthcare team.The successful candidate will provide quality medical care, diagnose and treat patients, perform routine and emergency medical procedures, and support the supervision and development of junior medical staff.JOB TYPE: Full TimeDate Posted: Tuesday, 10th November 2026Application Deadline: Friday, 27th November 2026Duty Station: Liwonde Private Hospital, Machinga DistrictPOSITION: MEDICAL DOCTORJOB SUMMARYThe Medical Doctor will assess patients' health conditions, prescribe appropriate treatments, monitor patient progress and provide specialised medical care where necessary.The role also involves performing routine and emergency interventions, handling minor obstetric and gynaecological cases, maintaining accurate medical records, and supporting the effective use of diagnostic services.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Medical Doctor will be responsible for:1. Patient Assessment and Medical TreatmentEvaluate patients' health conditions through physical examinations and analysis of medical histories.Prescribe and administer appropriate treatments and specialised medical care.Explain medical procedures, test results and prescribed treatments to patients.Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reassess treatments when necessary.Refer patients to specialists for advanced medical treatment when required.Observe patients' vital signs and ensure proper history-taking and physical examinations at all times.2. Medical Procedures and Emergency CarePerform routine and emergency medical interventions, surgeries and other procedures.Handle minor obstetric and gynaecological cases.Respond effectively to medical emergencies.Support the provision of timely and appropriate patient care.3. Patient Records and ResearchMaintain detailed and accurate patient records.Prepare medical reports and update health records.Conduct research to improve patient health outcomes and the quality of medical care.4. Clinical Supervision and CoordinationSupervise and mentor junior medical staff.Lead morning reports and death audits.Coordinate and follow up on patient referrals.Utilise diagnostic services and tools effectively, including laboratory and radiology services.5. Professional Standards and Continuous DevelopmentAdhere to medical professional standards, guidelines and ethical requirements.Maintain patient confidentiality.Keep up to date with medical practices and innovations through continuous professional development.Be available to work at odd hours when necessary.

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Apply by email: liwonde.privatehospital@gmail.com