Medical Officer I - VI (Family/Internal Medicine/Paediatrics)

Job title : Medical Officer I - VI (Family/Internal Medicine/Paediatrics)

About the role

To provide clinical care in family medicine under supervision, assessing and managing patients across out-patient and in-patient settings, and supporting the safe and effective running of the family medicine service.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients in family medicine under supervision, appropriate to the level of the role, escalating appropriately.
• Participate in clinics, ward rounds, on-call rotas and procedures as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and current MDCN registration/licence in line with internal clinical policy.
• Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other services and supporting managed-care/HMO processes through evidence-based, cost-effective practice.

Required skills

• Sound clinical knowledge relevant to family medicine and the ability to manage presentations appropriate to the role.
• Sound clinical record-keeping and competent use of hospital clinical systems.
• Effective communication with patients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice to have

Additional training relevant to the area of practice (e.g. life support, clinical skills, quality improvement).

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of post-NYSC clinical experience; newly qualified medical officers with a valid licence may be considered.
• Post-registration clinical experience as a medical practitioner, including completion of housemanship.
• Clinical exposure relevant to family medicine, with the ability to manage common presentations under supervision.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting relevant to family medicine.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognised institution. Completion of the required national housemanship/internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.