Medical Officer at Lagoon Hospitals

Lagoon Hospitals has consistently been providing healthcare of international standards in Nigeria. Established in 1984 by Professor Emmanuel and Professor (Mrs.) Oyin Elebute, and commencing operations in 1986 as a provider of integrated healthcare services, Lagoon Hospitals is currently the largest private healthcare services Group in Nigeria with six healthcare facilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Duties

• To provide first point of contact care to patients, clerk all new cases including taking the history, examining the patient and making a diagnosis/provisional diagnosis of illnesses and injuries as soon as possible.
• To provide preventative care and acute care, as well as make referrals to specialists as the patients’ condition indicates and coordinate the participation of specialists in the patients’ treatment.
• To inform immediate supervisor on duty as soon as possible of all problems e.g. new cases, deterioration in condition of patients, cases where medico-legal problems may arise (assaults, accidents, and poisonings).
• To stabilize patients with cases of trauma or acute illness, by conducting procedures that alleviate the medical crisis and prepare the patient for further treatment.
• To carry out procedures under supervision in line with medical privileges granted.
• 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/families.
• Liaise with other medical and non-medical staff to ensure quality care is given to patients
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in dealing with patients and colleagues alike.

Requirements

• MBBS or its equivalent
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
• Valid medical practicing license.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.