Medical Officer

About this role

A private healthcare provider in Lagos is hiring a Medical Officer to join its clinical team. The role involves providing medical care, conducting assessments, managing patients and collaborating with specialists to ensure good patient outcomes. The officer will perform consultations, order and interpret tests, stabilise emergencies within competence, and participate in rounds and audits. The position requires delivering patient education, maintaining proper records, and contributing to quality improvement and patient safety. The employer seeks a qualified doctor with strong clinical and communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.

What you would do

• Conduct patient assessments, consultations and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage common medical conditions and initiate appropriate treatment or referrals.
• Request, interpret and follow up on laboratory investigations and diagnostic imaging.
• Provide initial assessment and stabilization of medical emergencies within scope of competence.
• Monitor patient progress and document clinical findings, treatment plans and outcomes.
• Collaborate with consultants, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings, case reviews and medical audits.
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, treatment adherence and healthy lifestyles.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, infection prevention and patient safety policies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential medical records and ensure timely referrals and handovers.

What they are asking for

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Current MDCN registration and practising licence.
• Completion of housemanship and NYSC or applicable exemption certificate.
• Relevant clinical experience in hospital or healthcare setting is an advantage.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient-management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork and patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and respond to emergencies.

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