Roles and Responsibilities

• Respond to patients’ medical concerns through a comprehensive approach, involving a review of their medical history, conducting diagnoses, administering treatment, providing counseling, and making referrals as needed.
• Request and interpret lab tests to obtain valuable insights from the results.
• Carryout emergency medical care when required.
• Manage both acute and chronic care for patients.
• Provide guidance to patients and their families on healthcare matters, encompassing health promotion, disease prevention, accident prevention, and lifestyle considerations.
• Coordinate primary patient care and oversee home health care services.
• Ensure the maintenance of confidentiality and impartiality in all interactions.
• Gather, document, and manage sensitive patient information, including examination results, medical history, and reports.
• Carry out minor surgical procedures and assist in major surgeries.
• Carry out procedures or prescribed treatments clearly to patients.
• Ensuring patients are comfortable, explaining procedures and positioning patients and equipment correctly.
• Engage in discussions and assessments of new pharmaceutical products with pharmaceutical representatives.
• Stay current with medical advancements, treatment practices, and medications.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery.
• Candidate must possess the license to practice medicine from the Nigerian Medical Association of Nigeria.
• Candidate must have at least 3-5 years’ post NYSC experience as a Medical Officer.
• Candidates must be Knowledgeable in General Medicine and other related areas of medical practice.
• Candidate must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidate must possess strong listening skill and problem-solving skill.