Medical Officer at Primrose Specialist Hospital

Primrose Specialist Hospital is a premium, high-standard health facility in a modern and quiet environment for excellent ambiance. It boasts of modern state-of-the-art equipment including a fully equipped operating theatre, an in-house laboratory and a physiotherapy gym. We offer 24 hours service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Location: Gbagada, Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a Medical Officer to join our team to provide excellent health care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that patient care is optimal and in adherence to the clinical guidelines.
• Performing inpatient and outpatient reviews 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 working 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 the 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.
• Administering intravenous medications/therapy as required.
• Providing urgent medical attention and urgent treatment to staff in case of accident or sudden illness, in liaison with other clinical staff on duty.
• Certification of deaths, completion of death certificates and all relevant documentation including, if appropriate, cremation forms and any documents required by the coroner.
• Undertaking emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary.
• Complying with all hospital policies and procedures, in particular, those relating to Health and Safety at Work.
• Undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations
• Providing general pre-and post-operative care
• Monitoring and administering medication
• Assessing and planning treatment requirements
• Liaising daily with staff including other doctors, non-medical management staff and healthcare professionals
• Writing reports and maintaining records
• Any other duty as may be assigned to you.

Qualifications & Requirements

• M.B.B.S or equivalent
• Certification – Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria; Certificate of Practicing License.
• One to two years post-NYSC experience.
• Proficiency with the use of the computer.
• Candidates must possess NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption letter.
• Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrprhospital@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.