JOB TITLE: Senior Medical Officer
JOB LOCATION: Victoria Island, Lagos
JOB DETAILS:
- 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
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- Candidate must possess MBBS with at least 8 years post NYSC experience covering different specialties.
- 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title and your Name as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Candidates will be assessed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted
Deadline: September 2, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Medical/ Healthcare / Pharmaceutical |