Junior Registrar at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily hospitals Limited, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). Also we areconsistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.

At Lily hospitals, weare consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Registrar
 
Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Junior Registrar will play an integral role in delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based medical care to patients within the assigned department.
• The successful candidate will participate in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients while receiving supervision and mentorship from senior clinicians.
• The role also provides opportunities to participate in clinical teaching, quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and continuing professional development.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Assess, examine, and manage patients presenting with a variety of medical conditions.
• Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans under the supervision of consultants and senior registrars.
• Participate in daily ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Review patients in outpatient clinics, emergency units, and inpatient wards as assigned.
• Perform appropriate clinical procedures within the scope of practice and level of training.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and provide timely medical intervention.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and confidential patient medical records.
• Request and interpret laboratory and radiological investigations where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and administrative staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in departmental teaching sessions, seminars, morbidity and mortality meetings, journal clubs, and clinical audits.
• Assist in supervising and mentoring interns, house officers, and medical students where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Participate in departmental on-call and shift rotas, including weekends and public holidays when required.
• Contribute to research projects, clinical governance activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Full registration and a valid practising licence with the relevant Medical and Dental Council.
• Successful completion of internship and any mandatory national service requirements (where applicable).
• Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting is desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to pursuing postgraduate specialist training.

Skills and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Professionalism and high ethical standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Capacity to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Compassion, empathy, and a patient-centred approach to care.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve professional practice.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with electronic medical records is an added advantage.

What We Offer
We value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional growth. Successful candidates will benefit from:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression and specialist training.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to continuing medical education and professional development programs.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and quality improvement projects.
• Annual leave and other employee benefits in accordance with institutional policies.
• A workplace committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2026. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Current practising licence and Contact details for at least two professional referees to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.