Senior Medical Officer at Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul Hospital, Kubwa

About this role

A Senior Medical Officer is wanted for full-time work at the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul Hospital in Kubwa, Abuja. The role involves clinical evaluations, monitoring patient progress, prescribing tests and medications, performing surgeries, and maintaining records. The position requires leadership experience, surgical skills, and an up-to-date MDCN practising licence, with at least five years of relevant work experience. The hospital describes itself as a faith-based facility offering general health and medical services to bridge gaps in public health access. Interested candidates should meet the stated qualifications and submit credentials by the specified deadline.

What you would do

• Monitor patient progress and response to therapies or treatments
• Conduct face-to-face clinical evaluations on injuries or conditions
• Prescribe laboratory tests and interpret results
• Supervise and train medical personnel or trainee doctors
• Provide information to patients and families about diagnosis and treatment goals
• Maintain patient records and ensure accurate information
• Maintain medical quality assurance and quality control standards
• Prescribe medications, including dosage and usage, and dispense where appropriate
• Perform minor and major surgical procedures
• Diagnose diseases, illnesses, and conditions

What they are asking for

• MBBS degree
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Surgical skills and experience in performing minor/major procedures
• Up-to-date MBDS/MDCN practising licence (Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria)
• Experience in management/leadership and administrative roles
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organisational, leadership and teamwork abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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