Medical Orderly – Fiji Corrections Service (FCS)

JOB DESCRIPTIONS – MEDICAL ORDERLY

Job Description: Medical Orderly – Fiji Corrections Service (FCS)

Position Title: Medical Orderly

Reports to: Supervisor and Officer in Charge

Indirect Reports: Correctional Officers, Allied Health Staff

Salary Bands:  FCS32 [$25,503.00 – $44,736.00]

POSITION PURPOSE

The Medical Orderly at the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) is responsible for attending to the inmates’ medical requests and grievances on daily basis. This includes ensuring the dietary scale of inmates, hygiene and sanitation of both inmates and officers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist patients with mobility, such as helping them get in and out of beds or wheelchairs, and moving them to various areas within the facility
• Provide basic patient care under supervision, such as feeding, bathing and ensuring comfort
• Help patients with dressing, using the restroom, or grooming as needed
• Transport patients between different areas of the hospital or clinic
• Transfer patients between beds and stretches or wheelchairs safely
• Ensure that patients’ rooms, operating rooms, common arrears are clean, sanitized, and organized
• Maintain the cleanliness of health equipment’s
• Assists nurses and other health care professionals with preparing patients for procedures or surgeries
• Provide logistical support, such as delivering medical records, equipment’s, or medications within the facility
• Respond to calls for assistance from healthcare staff or nurse
• Ensure that patients are safe and comfortable by regularly checking on them and addressing their needs
• Help in monitoring patient conditions and reporting any concerns or unusual symptoms to nursing staff
• Provide assistance during emergency situations, such as helping evacuation or supporting emergency room staff.
• Counsel inmates on managing their health conditions and adopting healthier lifestyles.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Basic healthcare training program or certification
• Medical Orderly Course
• Basic First Aid Certification
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as custodial duties and administrative duties or equivalent
• Consistently good report and ability to supervise and control personnel and inmates under his or her command
• Has attained competency in promotional course for the position
• Have experience in a related field such as caregiver and healthcare assistant

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment of inmates.
• Adherence to infection control and prevention protocols.
• Reduced incidents of health-related emergencies through effective management.
• Positive feedback from inmates regarding healthcare services.
• Accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
• Effective coordination with healthcare teams and external medical providers.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to lift and transfer patients
• Properly handle health care equipment and facility procedures
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion and ability to provide emotional support
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Keep track of patient schedules, and ensure that rooms and equipment are properly prepared and sanitized
• Ability to handle high-stress environments and maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Medical Orderly will work within correctional facilities, assist healthcare professionals, and maintain an efficient, clean and safe environment. Flexible hours may be required, including weekend or emergency shifts.