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  • Posted: Jun 23, 2022
    Deadline: Jul 5, 2022
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    StreSERT is a professional services organisation that offers quality stress-free solutions to corporate organisations. We offer business support and integrated solutions in different areas that ensure business objectives are achieved. Critically, we evaluate issues as they impact your business, and consequently deploy the appropriate skills and competenci...
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    Medical Officer

    Summary of Job

    The Medical Officer will perform a range of functions including but not limited to; initial history taking, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. S/he must demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, especially in assessing and diagnosing patients, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients.

    The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the healthcare team and the Management Team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of protocols and procedures.

    The Medical Officer will also review and act appropriately on blood results and referrals / correspondence regarding patients. In addition, S/he will be expected to actively participate in the medical outreach initiatives of the hospital.

    Location

    Ekperi Community, Etakso Central LGA, Edo State

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    To perform this role successfully, the Medical Officer will perform the following responsibilities in relation to the hospital which will include but are not limited to:

    Clinical Tasks:

    • Provide direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines by participating in all treatment and preventative healthcare services as delegated and agreed by the supervising Practice Manager(s).
    • Consult, recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment by interviewing patients, taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, analyzing, diagnosing and explaining medical problems during consultations and patient visits.
    • Perform specialized diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures by requesting and interpreting the results of laboratory investigations when necessary and formulating diagnosis and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to Supervising doctor(s) as appropriate.
    • Conduct telephone consultations where necessary which may involve discussing results and implications of laboratory investigations with patients as well as dealing appropriately with routine and emergency complaints.
    • Contribute to the clinical development by developing a special interest and to help establish appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions, ensuring compliance with approved standard treatment guidelines.
    • Communicate, when necessary, with colleagues in Clinical care and hospital specialists in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan and coordinate activities or exchange information in order to improve the quality of patient care.
    • Maintaining good doctor-patient relationship by instructing and educating patients in preventative health care.
    • Ensuring appropriate record keeping by documenting all aspects of patient care and completing all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
    • Participate fully in the hospital activities by ensuring adherence to clinicians’ duty rota and active participation in community health promotion initiatives, outreaches and other community service and education projects, activities and the like.

    Administrative:

    Attend regular clinical meetings organized by the practice in order to update clinical knowledge, practice policy and guidelines and disseminate other useful information relevant to the provision and continuous improvement of healthcare for patients.

    Regularly reflect on own practice (and keep a record of learning encounters) in order to identify learning needs and encourage self-directed lifelong learning and continued professional development.

    Qualifications & Training

    Degree In Medicine - Minimum qualification of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in any Global, National or State recognized University and conforming to the guidelines as set out by the Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria.

    Post-NYSC Doctor with full registration of medical license (Up-to-date registration and license from the MDCN)

    Work Experience:

    S/he will be required to have had related and progressive experience in a healthcare practice or health management environment.

    Key Skills and Attributes:

    • Computer literacy
    • Excellent Communication
    • Working Under Pressure
    • Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
    • Leadership and Teamwork
    • Problem solving and Initiative
    • Time Management and Organization
    • Attention to Detail.

    Salary

    Competitive salary scale

    Other Benefits

    The following benefits are available with this offer of employment:

    • Health Insurance
    • Life Assurance
    • National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF
    • Pension

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@stresertintegrated.com using the position as subject of email.

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