Emergency Physician

Description Job Description Job Title Emergency Physician Department Clinical Services Grade Location: Burera Reports To Ho D Clinical Services Positions Reporting To N/AMain Responsibilities 1 Job Purpose The Emergency Physician provides high-quality, evidence-based emergency and acute care services to patients presenting with acute illness and injury across the full spectrum of acuity. He/she will combine direct clinical service with active contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, clinical supervision of medical students, interns, residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals , while supporting departmental quality improvement initiatives and research. The Emergency Physician works within a multidisciplinary team from the hospital departments and upholds the hospital’s commitment to patient safety, equity of care, and academic excellence. 2 Specific Responsibilities Clinical Care Assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated emergency presentations including resuscitation, trauma, paediatric emergencies, and mental health crises. Perform and supervise emergency procedures (airway management, intubation, central/arterial line placement, chest drain insertion, cardioversion, lumbar puncture, etc.). Manage patient flow in the emergency department, prioritising acuity through effective triage, and ensuring timely disposition decisions. Collaborate with inpatient specialists, surgeons, internal medicine, pediatricians and allied health professionals to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in accordance with hospital standards. Teaching & Academic Supervise and t each medical students, interns rotating through the emergency department. Mentor junior staff and provide constructive performance feedback aligned with postgraduate training frameworks. Deliver didactic teaching sessions, case-based discussions, simulation training, and bedside teaching as assigned. Contribute to curriculum development and competency-based assessment of trainees. Engage in scholarly activities including clinical research, quality improvement projects, case series, or guideline development. Quality, Safety & Governance Champion patient safety culture and participate in clinical audit, adverse event review, etc P romote compliance with national clinical protocols, accreditation standards, and...