• Application Deadline: Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Medical Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Ward Duties:

• Be present and contactable within clinic premises at all times during work hours except when on other official duties.


• To carry out a detailed assessment history and physical examination on all patients before admission according to the Olive Prime Policy


• To maintain individual contact with patients, carrying out ward rounds and other duties detailed by the Consultant


• To update clinical notes on all patients according to best practice for record keeping


• To ensure that within a week of admission, patient’s diagnosis in line with ICD is documented on EMR and explained to the patient and Family.


• Ensure that leaflets explaining diagnosis, medication and its effects are given to patient, explained and documented. Encourage consultants to explain diagnosis to patient and document it.


• To respond promptly to the request of all clinical staff (consultants, other doctors and nurses) to see patients within the clinic and to advice or start any treatment as indicated.


• Undertake specific medical procedures on patients within the clinic as requested by medical and nursing staff: cannulation, commencing I.V infusions, administration of I.V drugs, etc.


• To type and file discharge summaries on all patients discharged from Olive Prime- within 72 hours of discharge


• Must ensure every patient discharged from Olive Prime is scheduled to see a doctor within 7 days’ post discharge


• Run regular follow up clinics and encourage patient attendance


• Carry out home visits to review patients


• Lead a clinical team to pick up patients from the community for admission when necessary


• Partake in On call duties

Other Duties:

• Run a smoking cessation clinic


• Contribute to and be a part of Olive Prime Business Team


• Be part of the team that makes contact with Organizations to seek clients for Olive Prime


• Carry out presentations at clinical meetings in various hospitals to inform them of our clinical services


• To examine a sick/injured member of clinic staff and offer appropriate advice in respect of treatment


• Liaise regularly with Service Manager to discuss service improvement


• Carry out regular teaching sessions directed at Nurses, Support Workers and Psychologists

Administrative Duties:

• Be a part of interview panels during staff recruitment


• Be a member of Olive Prime middle management committee and attend line Management meetings


• Be a co-chair for Olive Prime Educational meetings


• Will be asked to be part of other Adhoc committees if and when necessary


• Take a lead role in developing and writing proposals for Olive Prime Services


• Be a facilitator on some of Olive Prime Training programs


• Read understand and adhere to clinic policies and procedures


• Will be a clinical and managerial lead


• Will be a part of the Business Development team

Health and Safety and Quality Assurance:

• Be familiar with, understand and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations including evacuation policy and the medical officer’s role in such an event


• Be aware of the promotion of effective customer care and public relations in order to promote the good reputation of the clinic


• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager is essential

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery


• Post-Graduation qualifications including Masters programs are desirable


• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Clinical care and patient management


• Experience in non-clinical settings that demonstrates exposure to other industries is desirable.


• Relevant experience in mental health is desirable

Development:

• Will be sponsored to internal training programs and if exceptional will be exposed to international training programs


• Will be expected to engage in self-directed learning.