• Application Deadline: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Medical Officer


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Our client runs a chain of healthcare facilities that provide optimized and patient-centered healthcare services to patients/clients. They provide top-of-the-line services to all clients at the most affordable rates. As a result of expansion and strategic initiatives aimed at delivering increased value to patients’ experience, career opportunities exist for high performing professionals that can contribute to a rapidly growing organization.

Location: Egbeda, Lagos

Reports to: The Principal Medical Officer

Job Role: Essentially responsible for restoring a patient's optimum health. The Medical Officer will perform health assessments, run diagnostic tests, prescribe medication, create treatment plans and provide health and wellness advice to patients.

Job Responsibilities:

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  Assist in planning, implementing, and administering health programs and illness prevention activities to ensure that staff adopt a healthy lifestyle and prevent disease.

  
  


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  Assist in the implementation of policies/guidelines and management protocols for the promotion of best practice in the hospital.

  
  


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  Assist in planning and overseeing all patient care.

  
  


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  Liaise with HOD/HR in the provision of clinical training and opportunities to staff for continuous development.

  
  


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  Ensure compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies, and quality standards requirements.

  
  


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  Performs minor surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency as directed by the HOD.

  
  


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  Participate in prompt emergency medical response in order to render care and prevent disease and injury.

  
  


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  Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, dependents, and colleagues.

  
  


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  Committed to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based practice and maintenance of patient safety and quality standards.

  
  


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  Providing comprehensive general medical services as directed by the HOD.

  
  


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  Screening for various Cancers and medical conditions i.e., cervical, and prostate cancer 

  
  


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  screening (VIA, Pap smear etc.)

  
  


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  Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Safe Care standards.

  
  


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  Attend to all emergencies and unforeseen contingencies.

  
  


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  Assist in coordinating clinic activities including ANC, NCD clinics and others.

  
  


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  Assist in coordinating all clinical activities including nursing, pharmacy and Laboratory.

  
  


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  Involvement in the quality improvement program in the hospital.

  
  


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  Any other requirements as stated by Head of Department

  
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

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  Proven experience as medical officer 

  
  


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  Professional experience in healthcare management

  
  


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  Excellent knowledge and experience in screening, diagnostic procedures and clinical supervision and program management. 

  
  


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  Excellent time management with good interpersonal skills. 

  
  


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  Proficient in HIV/TB care. 

  
  


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  Patient Oriented with excellent counseling skills. 

  
  


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  Excellent knowledge of standards (e.g. ISO, SafeCare) and regulations for the clinical field 

  
  


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  Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (e.g. patient management software)

  
  


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  Excellent communication and people skills 

  
  


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  Exceptional organizational skills, team building skills. 

  
  


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  Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts 

  
  

Qualifications and experience 

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  BSc/BA in medicine, clinical administration, medical science relevant field

  
  


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  MSc/MA is desirable.

  
  

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  Candidates must possess at least 5 years post NYSC experience covering different specialties. 

  
  

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  Candidates must possess a current practicing license.