Medical Officer at Ashmed Specialist Hospital

Role Description

• This is a full-time, on-site Medical Officer with Surgical skills role based in Abuja.
• The Medical Officer will provide comprehensive medical and surgical care, including assessing patients, making diagnoses, planning treatment, and performing minor and selected major surgical procedures within scope and competency.
• The role involves managing pre-operative and post-operative care, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
• The Medical Officer will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff, participate in ward rounds, and contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical foundation in Medicine, with the ability to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of medical conditions.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality Patient Care, including empathetic communication, patient education, and ethical clinical practice.
• Proven skills in Surgery, including performing appropriate procedures, managing surgical emergencies, and providing perioperative care.
• Experience Working with Physicians and other healthcare professionals in a team-based, collaborative clinical environment.
• Ability and willingness to participate in Training of junior doctors, interns, and clinical staff, including bedside teaching and case reviews.
• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution and full registration with relevant medical regulatory bodies.
• Postgraduate training or certifications in surgery or related specialties are an advantage.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, or willingness to obtain within a defined period.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a high-volume clinical setting.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and on-call duties as required, and a commitment to continuous professional development.