Provision of GP Medical Services for Students of Dundalk Institute of Technology.

Description

Provision of GP Medical Services for Students of Dundalk Institute of Technology. The Health Unit at Dundalk Institute of Technology currently provides a comprehensive service to its student population of 5,000 full-time students with particular emphasis on young adult health. Dundalk Institute of Technology employs one full-time Nurse and one part-time Nurse in the Health Unit and wish to tender for the service of a General Practitioner to provide the following service on campus: • Minimum 7 hours and maximum 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time (times to be agreed with the institute). • The appointee should be available to provide emergency medical care/cover to a limited number of students who may remain on campus during the holiday periods. • The appointee will be available to provide telephone support to the Institute Nurse outside of the campus surgery hours (between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday). • In exceptional circumstances and if medical emergencies arise outside of campus surgery hours, triage referrals by the DkIT Health Unit will be provided by the appointee at their own medical practice and premises. The agreed costs provide for up to 20 student visits per annum, visits in excess of this figure will be charged to DkIT seperately at €30 per visit. (9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday) • In the event that a student requires treatment after 5pm, an ‘after hours’ call number will be provided by the appointee’s practice in order to assist the student receiving treatment. The cost associated with this will be borne by the student. The appointee will provide the facility for registered international students to register with their GP Practice, if required, for the provision of on-going medical care. The student is liable for fees associated with this Service. Clinical Services provided • General acute medical conditions • Contraception and Sexual health advice • Sports injuries • Drug and Alcohol related issues • Psychiatric assessment and referral • preventative medicine Health Promotion and encouragmeent of a healthy lifestyle