Doctor at Jagal Group

Purpose/Role:

• To provide a comprehensive medical consultation and provide medical treatment in accordance with best practice.
• To provide a timely and quality service to patients.
• To be available during shift roster for medical emergencies and provide medical care as required.
• To manage in-patient cases and provide timely reports to HR or managers as appropriate.
• To manage HSE related cases as appropriate and inform HSE Staff of any First Aid / Medical Treatment cases.
• To provide stewardship, mentoring and consultancy advice and guidance to patients.
• To undertake any other tasks as directed by the CMO or Practice Manager.

Key aims and objectives:

• Must be Registered with the appropriate Nigerian Health Regulation Authorities (Current).
• Must have a Sound understanding of and commitment to the principles general practice, community-based primary health care, and to the principles of occupational health.
• Must have the ability to assess critically ill patients, to formulate an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan and to commence its implementation.
• Sensitivity to and respect for cultural, ethnic and religious diversity of our patients.
• Ability to work to deadlines and flexibility to meet variable/high work demands.

Prime Responsibilities and Duties:

• The candidate will provide medical consultations / pre-employment medical exams and occupational health checks when required.
• The candidate will provide unbiased medical advice on patients and their abilities for work related tasks and advise fully if there are medical reasons not to employ a person.
• The candidate must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with legible handwriting (or printing).
• The candidate will be expected to use IT and a medical records system and use of windows based platforms.
• The candidate will be expected to work unsocial hours as per a roster.
• The candidate must be free from health or disability issues, as the role will include periodic onsite visits.

Other Duties:

• As defined by the Practice Manager or Chief Medical Officer

Key Internal Interfaces:

• Human Resources Team
• Administration Department
• Security
• Housing
• Senior Management of Nigerdock
• SIMCO
• Prime Services
• Key External Interfaces:
• Local National Hospitals
• Dental Clinics
• Laboratory Services

The Person:

• At least 3 years of work experience in a hospital or clinic.
• Registered with the Nigerian Medical / Dental Council.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Demonstrated capability to function well in multicultural situations involving suppliers and internal customers.
• Good IT knowledge and ability to use computers.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry would be an advantage.

Desirable:

• Vocational registration in GP medicine / tropical medicine or Occupational medicine.
• Previous experience in GP medicine, community health and/or Occupational medicine.
• Wide knowledge of health-related issues for both Expat and Local work force.
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant specialist areas.