• Application Deadline: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Medical Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

Position Summary

• The Medical Officer is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills in providing high-quality medical care to patients, diagnosing and treating patients, disease prevention, conduct medical examinations, prescribing medication, provide health education and counselling and promoting overall wellness of patients It will involve collaborating with other clinical professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and adhering to medical protocols and standards.

Job Descriptions

• Perform patient assessment, physical examinations, order/perform necessary laboratory and diagnostic tests


• Prescribe and dispense medications in compliance with the organization’s established medical protocols and monitor patient responses.


• Work with other members of the management team to implement new clinic operating processes and systems to enhance patient flow, improve clinic administration and facilitate operating excellence.


• To undertake ward rounds, make an entry in the patient’s notes as appropriate or any other patient examinations, communication or procedures.


• Relating with patients’ relatives / caregivers on present state of health and further management.


• Undertaking within your level of experience and competence, certain medical procedures required by your senior colleagues or specialists.


• Prompt incident reporting, review and manage patient grievances and implement measures to address them


• Liaise with consultants and specialists on patients’ medical condition


• Prepare clinics for audits inspection from various health and safety agencies


• Strictly adhere to universal precautions as established by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration


• Maintain strict patient confidentiality


• Complete documentation of patient findings and recommendations at the end of each visit according to established protocols


• Maintain awareness of current clinical treatment and information in the assigned area.


• Admit patients to the wards only when necessary.


• Adhere strictly to the organization’s ethical standards, medical protocols, SOPs, and regulations.


• Educate patients and their families about medical conditions and treatments.


• Encourage health maintenance and promotion through counseling and awareness activities.


• Conduct thorough medical assessments and examinations of patients.


• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients.


• Monitor and provide general follow up care to patients


• Training of staff and providing health talks to patients


• Conducting internal quality checks at the hospital from time to time


• Providing emotional support to patients and relatives.


• Other duties as assigned by MD Clinical & Administration, Medical Director, or Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery, MBBS


• 0-2 years of industry/clinical experience


• Valid Registration and license by the medical board.


• Strong commitment to care of patients and general customer service.


• In-depth clinical and empathetic skills


• Strong written and oral skills including computer literacy in the main processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics programs.


• Medical knowledge


• Effective, interpersonal and communication skills