Medical Officer

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient consultations, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
• Diagnose illnesses and prescribe appropriate medications and treatment plans.
• Request and interpret laboratory investigations and other diagnostic tests.
• Monitor patients’ progress and modify treatment plans when necessary.
• Attend to medical emergencies and provide appropriate initial management.
• Refer patients to specialists or higher-level facilities when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date medical records.
• Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, treatment, and healthy living.
• Collaborate with nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Adhere to hospital policies, professional ethics, infection prevention standards, and patient safety protocols.

Requirements:

• MBBS or an equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Current registration and a valid practising licence with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Relevant hospital experience is an advantage.
• Excellent diagnostic, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a healthcare team.
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and patient care.
• Applicants must reside in Ejigbo or its immediate surrounding areas.
• Candidates living close to the hospital will be prioritised to ensure punctuality, easy commuting, and reliable attendance.