• Application Deadline: Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Medical Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Delta


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

About the Role

• Reporting to the Chief Medical Director, the medical officer assist consultants in the day-to-day management of patients under the supervision of Head, Medical Officers.


• The Medical Officer will also take an active role in overseeing the medical care of patients and the functions performed by medical staff.


• They may participate directly in care when services are being initially implemented. They may also help assess and diagnose needs and plans of action for individual and families.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that patient care is optimal in adherence to the clinical guidelines and St Luke’s Hospital 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.

Qualifications

• M.B.B.S or equivalent


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


• Primary of the National Postgraduate Medical Collage of Nigeria in family medicine is an advantage


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general medicine.


• Proficiency with the use of the computer.


• Candidates must possess NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption letter.


• Excellent problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills


• Good time management and organizational skills


• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.