Medical Officer Needed


Posted on: Fri 07-07-2023

Our client provides dialysis services and aims to deliver quality, compassionate and affordable healthcare services through an integrated clinical practice approach.

As a result of expansion and strategic initiatives aimed at delivering increased value to patient experience, career opportunities exist for high performing professionals that can contribute to a rapidly growing organization.

Position: Medical Officer

Location: Abuja

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

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected].

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