Medical Officer at Universal Human Resource Consult

The Role

• Reporting to the Chief Medical Director, the medical officer assist consultants in the day-to-day management of patients under the supervision of Head, Medical Officers.
• The Medical Officer will also take an active role in overseeing the medical care of patients and the functions performed by medical staff.
• They may participate directly in care when services are being initially implemented. They may also help assess and diagnose needs and plans of action for individual and families.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that patient care is optimal in adherence to the clinical guidelines and St Luke’s Hospital quality standards.
• Performing inpatient and outpatient review with initial assessment and management.
• Providing necessary documentation on health reports and discharge summaries of patients.
• Liaising with consultants regarding the provision of Inpatient and Outpatient assessment and care, including diagnoses and medication plans.
• Providing medical cover (routine and emergency), during hours of duty and work in conjunction with the other Medical Officers to ensure the provision of a 24-hour service to the hospital.
• Relating with patients’ relatives / caregivers on present state of health and further management.
• Making entries into the patients’ notes as appropriate, following ward rounds or any other patient examinations, communication or procedures.
• Undertaking within your level of experience and competence, certain medical procedures required by your senior colleagues.

Qualifications & Requirements

• M.B.B.S or equivalent
• Certification - Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria; Certificate of Practicing License.
• Primary of the National Postgraduate Medical Collage of Nigeria in family medicine is an advantage
• Proficiency with the use of the computer.
• Candidates must possess NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption letter.
• Excellent problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general medicine.