Senior Medical Officer

About this role

A Senior Medical Officer role at Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul Hospital in Kubwa, Abuja. The hospital is faith-based and aims to provide general health and medical services, bridging gaps between public services and local health needs. The position involves diagnosing diseases, prescribing therapies and medications, conducting clinical evaluations, performing surgical procedures, supervising staff, and ensuring medical quality standards. Candidates should have MBBS with extensive experience, a current MDCN licence, and demonstrated leadership and surgical skills. The role targets experienced medical professionals capable of leadership and clinical oversight in a hospital setting.

What you would do

• Diagnose diseases, illnesses, and conditions.
• Assess and prescribe therapies and medications; dispense per guidelines.
• Provide information to patients and families about diagnosis and treatment goals.
• Monitor patient progress and response to treatments.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform minor and major surgical procedures.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests; interpret results.
• Conduct clinical evaluations on injury impact.
• Prescribe medications including dosage and usage.
• Maintain medical quality assurance and supervise/train medical personnel.

What they are asking for

• MBBS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Current practising licence from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Surgical skills and experience in minor and major procedures.
• Experience in leadership/administrative roles at management level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organisational, leadership and teamwork abilities.

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