Medical Officer at Ashmed Specialist Hospitalb

Ashmed Specialist Hospital has several ultra-modern facilities aimed at providing basic health care to every segment of society. It is a network of hospitals in ten different locations, including Kaduna, Abuja, Zamfara, Sokoto, Plateau, Kebbi, and Kwara states. Our guiding philosophy is to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare services to all individuals, regardless of their background. We believe in a patient-centred approach that emphasises respect, compassion, and dignity.

Ashmed Specialist Hospital has 14 centres of excellence, 34 specialities, over 500 beds, 125 ICU beds, 10 operating theatres, and 24 / 7 specialities, blood banks, and emergency response in all its centres, along with more than 500 staff and healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing compelling, quality medical services to our patients promptly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer 

Location: Abuja
Emploment Type: Full-Time

​​​​​​Role Description

• This is a full-time, on-site Medical Officer with Surgical skills role based in Abuja.
• The Medical Officer will provide comprehensive medical and surgical care, including assessing patients, making diagnoses, planning treatment, and performing minor and selected major surgical procedures within scope and competency.
• The role involves managing pre-operative and post-operative care, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
• The Medical Officer will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff, participate in ward rounds, and contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution and full registration with relevant medical regulatory bodies
• Experience Working with Physicians and other healthcare professionals in a team-based, collaborative clinical environment..
• Strong clinical foundation in Medicine, with the ability to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of medical conditions.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality Patient Care, including empathetic communication, patient education, and ethical clinical practice.
• Proven skills in Surgery, including performing appropriate procedures, managing surgical emergencies, and providing perioperative care.
• Ability and willingness to participate in Training of junior doctors, interns, and clinical staff, including bedside teaching and case reviews.
• Postgraduate training or certifications in surgery or related specialties are an advantage.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, or willingness to obtain within a defined period.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a high-volume clinical setting.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and on-call duties as required, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: recruitment@ashmedhmo.com using the job title as the subject of the email.