Medical Officer at Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals

Lagoon Hospitals have pioneered advanced medical care in Nigeria. From being the first private hospital in the country to successfully perform open-heart surgery to becoming the first hospital in sub-Saharan Africa to earn accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI). We are continually improving to ensure you receive the best treatment possible.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• This role is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, disease prevention and treatment of patients
• The position will reports to Care Coordinators, Consultants in charge and Medical Directors.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide general and follow up care to patients at designated work stations.
• Liaise with consultants and specialists on patients’ medical condition
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of patients’ encounters.
• Prompt incidence reporting and management of patients’ grievances
• Provide health education and support to patients and their attendants
• Liaise and work with other medical and non-medical staff to ensure quality care is given to patients
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality
• Comply with the use of Standard Operating Procedures and policies / adherence to quality standards and clinical practice guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Result Areas / Performance Goals

• Adequate monitoring and prompt response to patients
• Confidentiality
• Use of SOPS / adherence to quality standards and clinical practice guidelines

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree (MBBS) in Medical / Clinical field
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, with a valid medical practicing license.

Core Competencies:

• Basic Life Support skills and sound medical knowledge
• Excellent documentation skills with IT skills required for the use of EMR and Microsoft Office packages.
• Organizational, reporting and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to Details and Emotional Intelligence.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Diligent and responsible
• Honest and reliable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.