About this role
The role is for a Medical Officer in a full‑time capacity at Chiron Hospital – ICU & Surgical Centre in Lagos. The hospital provides primary to tertiary care and operates within the same group as Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre. The Medical Officer will participate in clinical activities, assess patients, manage conditions, and support quality of care and patient experience. The position requires a qualified medical doctor with several years of post‑qualification experience and current medical registration. The employer emphasises patient safety, teamwork, and adherence to clinical protocols in a fast‑paced hospital environment.
What you would do
- Attend clinical meetings, case reviews, medical audits, and CPD activities.
- Conduct patient assessments, take histories, perform examinations, and establish diagnoses.
- Contribute to quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, preventive care, and lifestyle changes.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and imaging, and act on results.
- Refer and escalate complex cases to specialists as needed.
- Prepare clinical documentation such as notes, prescriptions, discharge summaries, and referral letters.
- Ensure effective patient monitoring and smooth clinical handovers.
- Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and ethical guidelines.
- Develop and implement treatment plans and collaborate with other health professionals.
What they are asking for
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision‑making skills.
- Commitment to patient safety, ethics, and evidence‑based practice.
- Valid MDCN registration and practising licence.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Minimum of 5 years’ post‑qualification clinical experience, preferably in a reputable hospital or specialist facility.
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