Family Physician (Surgical) at Cedarcrest Hospitals

Purpose of the Role

• The Family Physician who reports directly to the Head of Medicine, 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; and undertake tasks aimed for prevention and promotion of healthy habits.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health conditions and discover possible issues.
• Take emergency calls, admit and manage inpatients as well as run outpatient clinics.
• 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 patient’s 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.
• Do ward rounds for medical patients.
• Perform any other additional tasks assigned to you.
• Responsible for personal career development and keeping abreast with the latest knowledge and research in your field.
• Keep your medical practicing licenses current and your file updated with the HR office annually.
• Understand and adhere to the reporting/escalation lines.

Hierarchy:

• This role reports to the Head of Medicine.

Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) registered with MDCN with a valid practicing license.
• 5 years work experience.
• Must have a Post Graduate / Residency qualification in Family Medicine.
• Proven experience as a Family Physician.
• 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 communicator who can empathize with patients.
• Excellent quantitative skills.
• Respect for patient confidentiality.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Valid and active medical license.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Salary

• N1,000,000 monthly.