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Asaba Delta |
Posted 2 years ago |
Job Title: Medical Officer
Location: Asaba, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
The Role
- Reporting to the Chief Medical Director, the medical officer assist consultants in the day-to-day management of patients under the supervision of Head, Medical Officers.
- The Medical Officer will also take an active role in overseeing the medical care of patients and the functions performed by medical staff.
- They may participate directly in care when services are being initially implemented. They may also help assess and diagnose needs and plans of action for individual and families.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that patient care is optimal in adherence to the clinical guidelines and St Luke’s Hospital quality standards.
- Performing inpatient and outpatient review with initial assessment and management.
- Providing necessary documentation on health reports and discharge summaries of patients.
- Liaising with consultants regarding the provision of Inpatient and Outpatient assessment and care, including diagnoses and medication plans.
- Providing medical cover (routine and emergency), during hours of duty and work in conjunction with the other Medical Officers to ensure the provision of a 24-hour service to the hospital.
- Relating with patients’ relatives / caregivers on present state of health and further management.
- Making entries into the patients’ notes as appropriate, following ward rounds or any other patient examinations, communication or procedures.
- Undertaking within your level of experience and competence, certain medical procedures required by your senior colleagues.
Qualifications & Requirements
- M.B.B.S or equivalent
- Certification – Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria; Certificate of Practicing License.
- Primary of the National Postgraduate Medical Collage of Nigeria in family medicine is an advantage
- Proficiency with the use of the computer.
- Candidates must possess NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption letter.
- Excellent problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general medicine.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Deadline: February 20, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Medical/ Healthcare / Pharmaceutical |