Medical Officer

We are currently hiring a Medical Officer for our client in the medical space. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing quality primary and emergency medical care to patients, ensuring proper assessment, diagnosis, treatment, documentation and referral where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations, physical examinations and clinical assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provide primary and emergency medical care.
• Request and interpret relevant laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
• Prescribe appropriate medications and develop suitable treatment plans.
• Provide initial stabilisation and management of medical emergencies.
• Refer patients to specialists or higher-level healthcare facilities when required.
• Provide patient education and preventive healthcare counselling.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for patient records and clinical documentation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold medical ethics.
• Comply with clinical protocols, infection-control standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, specialists and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical meetings, audits and quality-improvement activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Doctor with full Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) registration and a valid practising licence.
• Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC clinical experience.
• Experience working in emergency or primary healthcare settings.
• Comfortable using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Good emergency management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient-centred approach to healthcare delivery.
• Good clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

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