Resident Medical Officer at Atlantic Hall Educational Trust Council (AHETC)

Atlantic Hall School is a co-educational full boarding international secondary school set in extensive and beautiful grounds in Poka, Epe, a safe rural setting close to the Atlantic Ocean.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Male & Female Resident Medical Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The applicant should have the ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions, disorders, and diseases through the application of specialist medical skills and knowledge.
• Manage the school clinic and ensure policies and procedures are followed, and standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake patient consultations and physical examinations
• Conduct regular patient check-ups, diagnose any ailments, monitor and administer medication, assess and plan treatment requirements and write reports and maintain records.
• Promote whole school health education by conducting health talks and refresher training on First Aid/CPR/AED to certified members of staff
• Conduct such special medical examinations on students as may be indicated or required after referrals by the classroom teacher, the school nurse, or the house parent.
• Examine and/or approve annually all students participating in inter-house athletic activities and sea school before participation
• Examine members of staff and new hires as required and provide report on their suitability for employment or continued employment
• Work with the VP (Pastoral) on medical issues and public health information programs and procedures
• Serve as a liaison with student’s private physicians as required
• Assist in the development and implementation of medical practices and procedures in the School
• Coordinate and manage testing of the school water system to ascertain quality and advise the school appropriately
• Refer patients to specialists and consultants after giving first aid treatment.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• MBBS Degree from an accredited school and licensed to practice in Nigeria
• Higher Degree e.g. MPH, MHA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience preferably in a school
• Ability to work long hours, often under pressure
• Compassionate and empathetic
• Problem solving and effective decision-making skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• High integrity and ethical standards.

Application Closing Date
27th July, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: [email protected] to: using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.