• Application Deadline: Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Medical officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 6 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

The Role: 

A hands on professional who sees himself /herself as counselor and friend to the patients. He/She will provide primary contact and continuous care toward the management of patients’ health and will be expected to assess and treat a wide range of conditions, ailments and injuries.

Duties and responsibilities

• Diagnose illnesses, prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from a wide spectrum of diseases and minor injuries (including referring to specialists as required). 


• Obtain medical histories, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.


• Provide competent patient-centered care that addresses health needs and promotes wellness.


• Provide health education as required to promote wellness and adequate chronic disease management.

Qualifications and experience

• Candidate must possess MBBS with at least 5 years post NYSC experience covering different specialties. Any relevant additional degree/training would be an advantage


• Candidate must possess current practicing license.

Key competencies and attributes

• Should have good clinical acumen (excellent history taking, physical examination, requesting appropriate investigations to arrive at accurate diagnoses)


• proficiency in procedures like suturing, IV catheterization, urethral catheterization, ear syringing, cervical cytology, IUCD insertion and removal.


• Should have good documentation abilities to prepare high quality summaries and reports


• Conversant with technology (previous experience in use of electronic medical record system would be an asset)


• Commitment to safety and quality of care and ability to thrive in an environment of continuous but logical and thoughtful change.


• Good verbal communication skills.


• Good team player with proven organizational and administrative skills


• Should be pleasant, patient and honest