Medical Officer at GP Consulting Limited

Job Purpose

• We are in search of a highly capable Medical Officer whose duty is concerned with restoring a patient’s optimum health.
• A Medical Officer performs health assessments, run diagnostic tests, prescribe medication, create treatment plans and provide health and wellness advice to patients.

Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Medical Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Respond to patients’ medical problems by referring to their history, carrying out diagnosis, treatment, counseling and referral, where necessary.
• Order lab tests and interpret the test results.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times.
• Collect, record and maintain sensitive patient information such as examination results, medical history and reports.
• Perform minor surgeries.
• Explain procedures or prescribed treatments to patients.
• Liaise with medical professionals in the community and hospitals.
• Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals.
• Meet targets set by government for specified treatments eg. child immunization.
• Discuss and evaluate new pharmaceutical products with pharmaceutical representatives.
• Keep up-to-date with medical developments, treatment and medication.

Requirements, Skills & Qualifications
The following skills and qualifications are required of a Medical Officer:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medicine
• 5 years of experience practicing as a primary care doctor.
• Fantastic counseling and listening skills.
• Superb organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills and communication.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate nature with the ability to make patients feel at ease.
• Analytical and detail-oriented problem solver
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Great management and leadership skills.