Medical Officer at Nile University of Nigeria

• We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Medical Officer with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Officer will be responsible for promoting the health and safety of their patients by providing proactive treatment and diagnoses, overseeing clinical trials, and maintain high standards of inpatient and outpatient care. 

He/she is expected to;

• Be responsible for speaking with patients to address their health concerns, conducting physical examinations to ensure patients’ health, and administering vaccinations for common illnesses or allergies.
• Provide high-quality primary medical care to students, faculty, and staff, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
• Supervise and mentor medical staff, including physicians, nurses, and administrative personnel, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of healthcare services.
• Develop and implement health promotion programs, initiatives, and educational campaigns to foster a culture of wellness and preventive care within the university community.
• Coordinate and participate in emergency response efforts, including triage, first aid, and coordination with external emergency services, to ensure timely and effective care during crisis situations.
• Provide support and guidance to students facing health-related challenges, including mental health issues, substance abuse, and sexual health concerns, by offering counseling, referrals, and appropriate interventions.
• Engage with students, faculty, staff, and external partners to promote health awareness, address health disparities, and foster a sense of inclusivity and belonging within the university community.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate and confidential medical records, ensure compliance with data protection regulations, and utilize health information systems for tracking trends and outcomes.
• Advice patients on topics such as proper nutrition, fitness, and hygiene to assist them in making informed decisions and taking good care of their health.
• Reviewing patients progress and ensure that patients receive the highest standard of medical care.
• Assist in departmental activities to provide presentations.
• Evaluate a patient’s symptoms and determine the most appropriate course of treatment to address them.
• Prescribe medications in compliance with state and federal statutes and federal statutes and inform patients of all possible risks, complications, and interference with other medications they may be taking.
• Supervise and evaluate Medical Assistants to ensure full compliance with regulations and make sure that the current care program is as effective as possible.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), a master’s degree in health administration (MHA) would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience.
• Clinical risk management experience, advanced knowledge of medical research methodology and ethics, and an extensive knowledge of medical recordkeeping practices would be advantageous.