Pearls Specialist Hospital - We are a specialist hospital for maternal and child care with core competencies in fertility management and assisted conception, operating in Lekki, Lagos. It is our goal to be foremost in specialized care, medical education and research that delivers superior patients experience in a convenient, friendly and smart environment.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Medical Officer
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job type: Full Time
Job Summary
We are looking for qualified individuals who are passionate about team building and developing together, a state of the art facility, to join our highly experienced, diverse and agile team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high quality medical care by examining / diagnosing patients and treating diseases or facilitating referrals where needed.
You will also undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits.
As a Medical Officer you must be professional and a compassionate individual.
You must be very knowledgeable in regards to diseases, epidemiology and other medical conditions so you can interpret symptoms and diagnose conditions.
The job can be demanding so a great deal of patience and physical endurance is required.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues
Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition
Ask intuitive questions to discover causes of illness
Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the clients’ / patient’s medical history
Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities
Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration
Collaborate with other professionals, including nurses to form a high performing medical team
Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer clients’ / patients to other doctors when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists etc.)
Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)
Develop a culture of trust and care for clients’ / patients
Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars
Qualification and Experience
The right candidate must possess a minimum of MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) with a valid practicing license issued by the Medical Dental Council of Nigeria.
1-2 years post NYSC experience working in a hospital.
Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology
Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications
In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Respect for patient’s confidentiality
Compassionate and approachable
Responsible and trustworthy
Preferable someone living Lekki or environs (due to location of the hospital)
Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 19th August , 2020
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] with the Position applied for as the subject of the email.
Note: Only applicants who meet the requirements will be shortlisted.