Lagoon Hospitals has consistently been providing healthcare of international standards in Nigeria. Established in 1984 by Professor Emmanuel and Professor (Mrs.) Oyin Elebute, and commencing operations in 1986 as a provider of integrated healthcare services, Lagoon Hospitals is currently the largest private healthcare services Group in Nigeria with six healthcare facilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• This role is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, disease prevention and treatment of patients

Job Responsibilities

• To provide first point of contact care to patients, clerk all new cases including taking history, examining the patient and making a diagnosis/provisional diagnosis of illnesses and Injuries as soon as possible
• To provide preventative care and acute care, as well as make referrals to specialists as the patients’ condition indicates and coordinate the participation of specialists in the patients’ treatment
• To carry out procedures under supervision in line with medical privileges
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of patients’ encounters.
• Prompt incidence reporting and management of patients’ grievances.
• Provide health education and support to patients and their attendants
• Liaise and work with other medical and non-medical staff to ensure quality care is given to patients
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality
• Comply with the use of Standard Operating Procedures and policies / adherence to quality standards and clinical practice guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Result Areas / Performance Goals

• Number of missed diagnoses.
• Patients Wait Time
• Patient Follow up
• Use of SOPS / adherence to quality standards and clinical practice guidelines.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS or its equivalent
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, with a valid medical practicing license.
• Valid medical practicing license.

Technical Competencies:

• Triage
• Basic Life Support skill
• Appropriate procedural skills (including intubation, resuscitation and invasive monitoring)
• Clinical acumen and Diagnostic skills.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Empathetic
• Diligent, Responsible, Honest and Reliable
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.