Medical Officer at Lagoon Hospitals

JOB DUTIES

• To provide first point of contact care to patients, clerk all new cases including taking the history, examining the patient and making a diagnosis/provisional diagnosis of illnesses and injuries as soon as possible.
• To provide preventative care and acute care, as well as make referrals to specialists as the patients’ condition indicates and coordinate the participation of specialists in the patients’ treatment.
• To inform immediate supervisor on duty as soon as possible of all problems e.g. new cases, deterioration in condition of patients, cases where medico-legal problems may arise (assaults, accidents, and poisonings).
• To stabilize patients with cases of trauma or acute illness, by conducting procedures that alleviate the medical crisis and prepare the patient for further treatment.
• To carry out procedures under supervision in line with medical privileges granted.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of patients’ encounters. Prompt incidence reporting and management of patients’ grievances.
• Provide health education and support to patients and their attendants/families.
• Liaise with other medical and non-medical staff to ensure quality care is given to patients
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in dealing with patients and colleagues alike.

Requirements:

• MBBS or its equivalent
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
• Valid medical practicing license