Senior Medical Officer at CarePoint Hospitals Limited

Location: Ojo, Lagos

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the daily operations and overall patient care in the absence of the HOC.
• Assist in planning, implementing and administering health programs and illness prevention activities to ensure that staff adopt healthy lifestyle and prevent disease.
• Assist in the implementation of policies/guidelines and management protocols for the promotion of best practice in the hospital.
• Assist in planning and overseeing all patient care.
• Liaise with HOC/HR in the provision of clinical training and opportunities to staff for continuous development.
• Devise ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Care Point Brand.
• Ensure compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards requirements.
• Performs all medical and surgical procedures and interventions within competency skill with/without the HOC.
• Participate in prompt emergency medical response in order to render care and prevent disease and injury.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, dependents and colleagues.
• Committed to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based practice and maintenance of patient safety and quality standards.
• Providing comprehensive general medical services as directed by the HOC.
• Screening for various Cancers and medical conditions i.e. cervical and prostate cancer screening (VIA, Pap smear etc.)
• Attend to all emergencies and unforeseen contingencies.
• Supervises the MOs, Nurses, Pharmacy and Laboratory staff in the absence of the HOC
• Coordinate clinic activities including ANC, NCD clinics and others
• Assist in coordinating all clinical activities including nursing, pharmacy and Laboratory
• Addresses concerns and requests posed by the hospital staff in the absence of the HOC
• Involvement in quality improvement program in CarePoint hospital
• Any other requirements as stated by HOC/HR.

Key Skills & Competencies

• MB, BSc/BA in medicine, Clinical Administration, Medical Science relevant field; MSc/MA will be appreciated.
• Proven experience as a senior medical officer
• Professional experience in health care management
• Excellent knowledge and experience in medical and surgical procedures, screening, diagnostic procedures and clinical supervision and program management.
• Excellent time management with good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in HIV/TB care.
• Patient-Oriented with excellent counselling skills.
• Excellent knowledge of standards (e.g. ISO, SafeCare) and regulations for the clinical field
• Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (e.g. patient management software)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, team-building skills
• Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts