Family Physician at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily Hospitals Limited, established in 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) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Family Physician

Location: Ughelli, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The job holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centred primary healthcare to individuals and families across all age groups, including preventive care, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Providing preventive care, health screening, and immunisation services
• Managing chronic disease conditions and coordinating long-term care
• Providing antenatal, postnatal, and child health services where required
• Referring patients to specialists and coordinating multidisciplinary care
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records
• Collaborating with nursing staff, specialists, and other departments to ensure continuity of care
• Participating in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education
• Providing health education and counselling to patients and families

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution
• Valid registration and practising licence with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years post-qualification experience in family medicine or general practice (postgraduate qualification in Family Medicine, e.g. FMCFM/FWACP, an advantage)
• Sound knowledge of primary healthcare protocols and evidence-based clinical guidelines
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office package
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and people management skills
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection control, and clinical risk management practices
• Knowledge of relevant health legislation and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive training and support in family medicine practice.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, school certificate, NYSC certificate, valid practicing license and other certifications to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using “Family Physician" as the subject of the mail.