Medical Officer at Fosad Consulting Limited

Fosad Consulting, LLC. is a professional services firm established to provide quality consulting services to desiring clients, whose primary objective is to focus their management and technical resources on their core competence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are looking for an experienced medical officer who is equipped with adequate surgical skills. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services to all patients
• He is also expected to participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating the medical practice delivery model in accordance with the goals of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose the patient’s condition and prescribe treatments like antibiotics, diets, and sedatives both before and after the operation and help the patient in getting his bodily functions restored.
• Diagnose internal injuries and diseases and prescribe medication or surgery.
• Perform examinations to confirm that patients are strong enough to undergo surgery, explain the procedures, and discuss the risks involved.
• Decide whether surgery is warranted, based on the patient’s records, tests, and examinations.
• Review test results with patients and families to report findings and identify any abnormalities
• Provide palliative care and pain management as well as counselling and support for end-of-life decisions
• Analyse the medical history and records of the patients and plan the best procedure for treatment, taking into account the allergies and medical condition of the patient.
• Monitor the patient’s health condition after surgery or treatment by coordinating follow-up meetings with the patient.
• Provide an explanation of medical procedures and care plans to patients and their families
• Provide palliative care and pain management, as well as counselling and support for end-of-life decisions.
• Provide medical and scientific input to support product development teams
• Keep abreast of all medical regulations and advises the management team on changes and required action.
• Attend departmental meetings and professional training sessions as requested
• Do other things as instructed by the medical director from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A Degree in Medicine with related specialization
• Possesses relevant Practicing License
• Certified member of the recognized professional body of medical practitioners (MDCN).

Experience:

• At least 2 years experience in medical practice preferably in a busy healthcare facility.
• Hands-on experience in performing surgical procedures is a must.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
• Excellent negotiation skills
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards in a diverse workplace
• Excellent people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style, and committed to getting the job done
• Ability to dispassionately challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
• Effective delegator of duties to achieve results
• Ability to multitask and function in a high-pressure environment.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Application Closing Date
14th June, 2022.