• Application Deadline: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Medical Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Description

• 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 our 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 standards and accurately documented 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 us - within 72 hours of discharge


• Must ensure every patient discharged from us 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 specific clinic.


• 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.


• Be a part of interview panels during staff recruitment.


• Be a co-chair for our Educational meetings.


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


• Be a facilitator on some of our Training programs.


• Will be a clinical and managerial lead.


• Will be a part of the growing the business


• 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.


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

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 2 - 5 years work experience.