Our client is a growing family practice in Lagos that places strong emphasis on the delivery of high quality patient-centered family medicine. 

 

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 in rapidly growing organization. 

Position: Family/General Practitioner /Head, Clinical Services 

Location: Lagos 

The Role: A hands-on professional who sees him/herself as counselor, healer, and friend to the patients. The General Practitioner 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, from sinus and respiratory infections, and malaria to broken bones and scrapes. In addition, she/he will be expected to lead and manage the clinical services (including several physicians, nurses and other health care professionals) and will report directly to the Chief Medical Director. She/he will contribute to building patient base of regular, long-term visitors. Based on sustained performance, there is a possibility this position may lead to an opportunity to become a minority owner of the practice. 

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, experience and attributes 

.  A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) registrable with the Nigerian Medical Council 

 . Post-graduate training in general practice or internal medicine/or significant experience in general practice in a reputable organization. 

. Fellowship of West African College of Physicians, Membership of the Royal College of 

.  General Practitioners or equivalent would be an advantage. 

 . Commitment to safety and quality of care and able to thrive in an environment of  continuous but logical and thoughtful change. 

.  Interested in contributing to the growth of the business and taking on increasing responsibilities as required. 

 . Strong Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills 

.  Active listening skills 

.  Clinical competence and a commitment to life-long learning 

.  Strong team player with proven organizational and administrative skills 

.  Comfortable with computerized patient management systems (or willingness to use such systems) 

Method of Application: 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a CV to [email protected] as soon as possible. Candidates will be assessed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Further enquiries should be sent to [email protected].