• Application Deadline: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Medical Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  


• Salary Range ₦200,000 - ₦300,000/month
  

Job Description

• Ensuring that patient care and is optimal and is in adherence to the clinical guidelines and Cedarcrest Hospitals’ quality standards.


• Performing inpatient and outpatient review with initial assessment and management.


• Providing necessary documentation on health reports and discharge summaries of patients.


• Liaising with consultants regarding the provision of Inpatient and Outpatient assessment and care, including diagnoses and medication plans.


• Providing medical cover (routine and emergency), during hours of duty and work in conjunction with the other Medical Officers to ensure the provision of a 24 hour service to the hospital.


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


• Making entries into the patients’ notes as appropriate, following ward rounds or any other patient examinations, communication or procedures.


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


• Administering intravenous medications / therapy as required.


• Providing urgent medical attention and urgent treatment to staff in case of accident or sudden illness, in liaison with other clinical staff on duty.


• Certification of deaths, completion of death certificates and all relevant documentation including, if appropriate, cremation forms and any documents required by the coroner.


• Undertaking emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary.


• Complying with all hospital policies and procedures, in particular those relating to Health and Safety at Work.


• Undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations


• Providing general pre- and post-operative care


• Monitoring and administering medication


• Assessing and planning treatment requirements


• Liaising daily with staff including other doctors, non-medical management staff and healthcare professionals


• Writing reports and maintaining records


• Any other duty as may be assigned to you.

Qualifications & Requirements

• M.B.B.S or equivalent


• Certification - Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria; Certificate of Practicing License.


• Proficiency with the use of the computer.


• Candidates must possess NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption letter.


• Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite


• Excellent problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills


• Good time management and organizational skills


• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal


• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills


• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital


• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment


• Knowledge of workflow processes.