Sigma Consulting Group - Our client, a renowned Medical Service Provider located in Lagos, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Family Physician
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Summary
- The Family Physician reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services, will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care by examining patients and treating diseases
- The incumbent will be responsible for patients' routine check-ups as well as non-emergency medical situations that arise; undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits
- The Family Physician is also responsible for helping patients prevent, understand, manage illness, and navigate set health goals.
- The duties of the family physician include; conducting routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues; giving appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
- Responsibilities will also include, conducting examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition as well as referring patients to specialists or surgeons where necessary.
Responsibilities
- Develop a personal relationship with patients
- Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health conditions and discover possible issues.
- Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.
- Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine patients' conditions.
- Ask intuitive questions to discover the causes of illness.
- Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patients medical history.
- Prescribe and interpret lab test results to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities.
- Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration.
- Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to form a high performing medical team
- Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to specialists where needed (ophthalmologist, orthopaedist, neurologist, etc.).
- Keep records of patients' diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g, allergic episodes) on Helium plus.
- Make use of patient health data in medical analysis.
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
- Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) registered with MDCN with a valid practicing license.
- Must have a Post Graduate / Residency qualification in Family Medicine.
- Proven experience as a Family Physician minimum of 6 years .
- Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
- Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms, and epidemiology.
- In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical best practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent quantitative skills.
- Respect for patients confidentiality.
- Compassionate and approachable.
- Responsible and trustworthy.
Application Closing Date
5th December, 2020.
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