Orthopedic Consultant at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily Hospitals Limited is one of Nigeria’s growing networks of private healthcare institutions with an outstanding reputation for delivering excellent clinical services. Since our inception under current management in 1998, we have remained at the forefront of providing and delivering quality patient-centered, responsive and technology-driven care across various locations in Nigeria to both citizens and foreign nationals.

We offer a wide range of integrated health services which include: IVF, ophthalmology, radio-diagnostics, laboratory, pre-medical and hyperbaric services, neonatology, ICU care, minimal access procedures and other general medical and surgical services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Orthopedic Consultant

Location: Warri, Delta

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons of patients in order to return the patient to a more active, pain-free, and enjoyable life.

Key Result Areas (KRA)
The key result areas of this role are:

Clinical Service Delivery:

• Examine, diagnose, treat, and perform surgeries for patients with disorders, malformations, diseases, and injuries to the musculoskeletal system
• Conduct and oversee direct patient care
• Plan and execute disease prevention and health-promotion programs
• Pursue medical research on diseases
• Conduct, supervise, and participate in training of medical personnel needed to sustain a robust and readily available medical system
• Maintain accurate records of patient profiles, treatments, and progress
• Make referrals to physical therapists or other specialists as necessary
• Interview patients to gather information on medical history, allergies, and lifestyle
• Diagnose patients using specialized equipment to identify bone fracture or defects
• Perform surgical procedures to realign fractured bones/ligaments or to replace joint/hip bones, etc.
• Prescribe medications and supplements as appropriate, and recommend nutrition, hygiene, lifestyle changes, and exercises to boost the healing process
• Provide surgical assistance and consultation to medical doctors and general practitioners
• Delegate tasks and coordinate the activities of nurses and other medical staff

Administrative Functions:

• Manage the administrative requirements of the hospital and patient care including planning and draft budgeting for activities in the hospital.

The Person

• The job holder must have a license to practice medicine from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria or either National Postgraduate Medical College, West African College or any other relevant specialist qualification body.
• Proven success with relevant surgical procedures and non-surgical treatments.
• Job holder must have a working knowledge of global quality assurance, clinical audit principles and processes and must exhibit a commitment towards continuous quality improvement.

Remuneration
N950,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2022.