Medical Officer

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 working 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 the 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.

Requirements:

• M.B.B.S or equivalent
• Certification - Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria; Certificate of Practicing License.
• Proficiency with the use of the computer.
• Candidates must possess a NYSC discharge Certificate or an Exemption letter. 
• Excellent problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Candidate must reside in Asaba or be willing to relocate
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general medicine.
• Primaries in Family Medicine will be an added advantage.