Medical Officer at Best Search Recruitment

Best Search Recruitment is a partnership based company of highly experienced international recruiters with over 20 years industry experience. Our consultants are focused on locating hard to find talented individuals for reputable companies world wide. We pride ourselves in utilising best global recruitment practice for headhunting, search and contingency assignments.

Best Search Recruitment is recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Reference Code: MO

Location: Lagos

Job decription

• The primary purpose of this role is to provide a continuous on-site medical support service to meet the needs of patients, consultants and nursing staff. This includes emergency procedures and providing a general service to all clinical areas
• Ensure compliance and provision to GMP requirements in the department.
• Complete a brief admission examination on each patient when appropriate and document clinical findings.
• Attend ward rounds with consulting staff, as required, and be available to discuss patient treatment plans.
• Provide a 24-hour medical service within the hospital on an on-call basis permanently.
• Inform admitting consultants of changes in medical condition of patients and of relevant action taken.
• Follow the instructions of consultants for their specific regime for each individual patient.
• Perform clinical procedures as requested by consultant medical staff and nursing staff, these may include phlebotomy and the giving of intravenous drugs to patients.
• To carry out Cardiac Arrest and other Emergency Procedures as per hospital policy.
• To initiate emergency treatments for patients, staff and visitors and complete appropriate documentation
• Promote patient care by liaison with all departments.
• Participate in the in-service education programme, inclusive of CPR, Health & Safety Training and Fire.
• Ensure medical competence by continual professional development and reading of current medical journals.
• Promote the centre by demonstrating a customer –focused approach at all times to patients, consultants and staff.
• Take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and all other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• Co-operate with their employer to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and the Health and Safety policies and procedures of the treatment centre, not intentionally or recklessly interfere with, or misuse, anything provided in the interests of health, safety, or welfare, in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions.

Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist – B Pharm or N Dip Pharm
• Good English – written and communication skills
• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Minimum of ten (10) experience
• Relevant experience as per hospital requirements in general medicine
• Competent in emergency procedures, e.g. intubationsAt least 10 years post qualification experience
• Current practising License.
• Qualifications registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Must be proficient in common medium surgeries.

Application Closing Date
19 October, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their current resume with Reference Code, to: [email protected]