Medical Officer

The Overview of Job


This role is responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient care, providing necessary documentation on health reports and discharge summaries of patients.
Liaising with consultants regarding the provision of inpatient and outpatient care including diagnosis and medication plans.


What You Will Be Doing


To provide quality medical care to patients under the supervision of the HOD, Consultants and other senior medical staff.
Performing administrative duties and risk management.
Analyze records, reports, test results or examine patients to diagnose medical conditions that are complex and refer to appropriate consultants for further care.
Assist consultants in performing cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patient’s health.
To ensure comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records are collected and maintained for patients with an appropriate signed and dated legible entry in the patient’s medical record on every attendance upon a patient.
Contribute to quality patient care by participating in case planning which includes appropriate pre-admission planning, in-hospital care and discharge planning.
To arrange investigations, medical treatment and discharge as directed by the Senior Registrars or Consultant to which assigned.
To be "on-call" or participate in shift rosters is a requirement of the position.


What We Are Looking For


Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and surgery.
Must have at least 1 - 3 years’ experience as a Medical Officer.
Candidate must be licensed to practice medicine from the Nigerian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria.
Candidates must be Knowledgeable in General Medicine and other related areas of medical practice.
Must have valuable sympathetic bedside manners, strong active listening skills and advanced problem-solving abilities while being able to work in a team.
Candidate must possess excellent communication skills.