Resident Medical Officer at a Leading International Boarding School

A leading International Boarding School in Lagos is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Resident Medical Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Diagnose and treat medical conditions, disorders, and diseases through the application of specialist medical skills and knowledge
• Manage the school clinic and ensure policies and procedures are followed, and standards are maintained.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertake patient consultations and physical examinations
• Conduct regular patient check-ups, diagnose any ailments, Monitor and administer medication, Assess and plan treatment requirements and Write reports and maintain records
• Promote whole school health education by conducting health talks and refresher training on First Aid/CPR/AED to certified members of staff
• Conduct such special medical examinations on students as may be indicated or required after referrals by the classroom teacher, the school nurse, or the house parent.
• Examine and/or approve annually all students participating in inter-house athletic activities and sea school before participation
• Examine members of staff and new hires as required and provide report on their suitability for employment or continued employment
• Work with other Staff members on medical issues and public health information programs and procedures
• Serve as a liaison with student’s private physicians as required
• Assist in the development and implementation of medical practices and procedures in the School
• Coordinate and manage testing of the school water system to ascertain quality and advise the school appropriately
• Refer patients to specialists and consultants after giving first aid treatment
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the Head, Medical Services.

Key Performance Indicators

• Patient outcomes
• Response rate and management of outbreaks of infections
• Management of resources in the clinic
• Level of Students and Parents satisfaction

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies
Education and Work Experience:

• Medical Degree in Medicine from an accredited school and licensed to practice in Nigeria
• Higher degree e.g. MPH, MHA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience preferably in a school.

Competencies and Skills:

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Problem solving and effective decision-making skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• High integrity and ethical standards.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2025.