Medical Officer at Anadach Consulting

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Description

• A hands-on professional who sees himself as counselor and friend to the patients.
• He will provide primary contact and continuous care towards the management of patients’ health and will be expected to assess and treat a wide range of conditions, ailments and injuries.
• He will report directly to the Medical Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose illnesses, prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from a wide spectrum of diseases and minor injuries (including referring to specialists as required).
• Obtain medical histories, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Provide competent patient-centered care that addresses health needs and promotes wellness.
• Provide health education as required to promote wellness and adequate chronic disease management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess MBBS with at least 4 years post-NYSC experience covering different specialties.
• Candidate must possess current practicing license.

Key Competencies and Attributes:

• Should have good clinical acumen (excellent history taking, physical examination, requesting appropriate investigations to arrive at accurate diagnoses)
• Proficiency in procedures like suturing and IV catheterization
• Should have good documentation abilities to prepare high quality summaries and reports
• Conversant with technology (previous experience in use of electronic medical record system would be an asset)
• Commitment to safety and quality of care and ability to thrive in an environment of continuous but logical and thoughtful change.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good team player with proven organizational and administrative skills
• Should be pleasant, patient and honest