• Application Deadline: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Family Physician


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Niger


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Purpose of the Role

• The Family Physician who reports directly to the Head of Medicine, will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care by examining patients and treating diseases.


• The incumbent will be responsible for patients' routine check-ups as well as non-emergency medical situations that arise; undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health conditions and discover possible issues.


• Take emergency calls, admit and manage in patients as well as running outpatient clinic


• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.


• Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine patients' conditions.


• Ask intuitive questions to discover the causes of illness.


• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history.


• Prescribe and interpret lab test results to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities. Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration.


• Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to form a high performing medical team.


• Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to specialists where needed (ophthalmologist, orthopaedist, neurologist, etc.).


• Keep records of patients' diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g, allergic episodes) on Helium plus. Make use of patient health data in medical analysis.


• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.


• Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars. Do ward round for medical patients.


• Perform any other additional tasks assigned you.


• Responsible for personal career development and keeping abreast with the latest knowledge and research in your field.


• Keep your medical practicing licenses current and your file updated with the HR office annually


• Understand and adhere to the reporting/escalation lines.

Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) registered with MDCN with a valid practicing license. Must have a Post Graduate / Residency qualification in Family Medicine.


• Proven experience as a Family Physician.


• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.


• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms, and epidemiology.


• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical best practices.


• Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.


• Excellent quantitative skills.


• Respect for patient’s confidentiality.


• Compassionate and approachable.


• Valid and active medical license


• Exceptional attention to detail.