Physician Specialists: Gastroenterology,
General Surgery and Gynecology
About BlackIvy Anchored in Ghana and Tanzania, BlackIvy is a values-driven company that builds and grows commercial enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa that unlock new sources of growth and that serve the needs of the growing consumer population.
About LuccaHealth Medical Specialty Center Slated to open in Fall 2017, LuccaHealth Medical Specialty Center (“LHMSC”), a BlackIvy endeavor, will provide quality, patient–centric healthcare to Ghanaians and the greater West African population. We are currently recruiting a diverse medical team, including local physicians and nurses, complemented by expatriate physicians and nurses from the United States who will offer specialty medical services, including ambulatory surgery and imaging diagnostics. Leveraging its co-location with the Acacia Medical Centre (“AMC”), LHMSC has access to on-site laboratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services. LHMSC has partnered with New York University’s (“NYU”) School of Medicine to offer patient consultations in Accra and referrals for more complex surgeries to New York University Langone Medical Center. LHMSC will offer the following medical specialties: General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Otolaryngology and Internal Medicine/Cardiology. By 2019, LHMSC annually will seek to provide the West African community with 24,000 specialty consultations, 5,500 ambulatory surgery center procedures, and 24,000 diagnostic imaging procedures.
Location Located in the East Legon community of Accra, LHMSC’s newly renovated facility will be co-located with Acacia Medical Centre, less than 15 minutes from Kotoka International Airport.
Position Description LHMSC is seeking to hire full-time physicians in the following clinical disciplines: Gastroenterology, General Surgery, and Gynecology. There will be opportunities for teaching and research if desired.
Responsibilities . In partnership with the President of LuccaHealth, provide medical leadership your clinical section; . In partnership with the COO, assist with management and supervision of clinical personnel (e.g., clinical nurses, allied health professionals, EMR, telemedicine operations); . Provide consultations and perform diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical procedures in the relevant clinical discipline; . Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, as needed, to create individualized treatment plans for patients; . Embrace and promote a patent-centric model of care; . Demonstrate proficiency and support use of the practice management system.
Qualifications . For gastroenterology, physician must have completed ACGME accredited residency in internal medicine and ACGME accredited fellowship in gastroenterology; for general surgery, physician must have completed ACGME accredited residency in general surgery; and for gynecology, physician must have completed ACGME accredited residency in obstetrics & gynecology; . Active board certification in respective specialty is required; . Active unrestricted medical license in one State is required; . Demonstrate excellent skills involving the most advanced procedures for the respective specialty performed safely in an outpatient setting; . At least 4 years of active practice required; . Demonstrate academic achievement as determined by publications in credible peer-reviewed medical journals, an academic appointment at an accredited medical institution is desired; . Candidates for the LuccaHealth physician positions should embody BlackIvy ‘s core values: Trust, Relentlessness, Transparency, Humility, Imagination and Courage; . Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills and interests; . Minimum of MD or DO from an accredited U.S Medical School is required.
BlackIvy Ghana Limited · The Grand Oyeeman (Mezzanine Level), #9 Airport Commercial Centre 37 Liberation Road· Accra · Ghana, +1 202-470-1080 · www.blackivygroup.com
Requirements . Minimum two (2) year commitment; 3 years preferred . Relocation to Accra is required
Com pensation Competitive compensation
Category Medical
Posting ID MED0002
Interested candidates may direct resumes and inquiries to Dr. Rodney Armstead, President and Chief Medical Officer at [email protected]. Phone inquiries may be directed to Dr. Armstead at (310) 418 7250 or (202) 470-1080
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