Medical Doctor

Job title : Medical Doctor

Service Dimensions

• Operational availability for medical duties, minimum 8hrs/day (40hrs/wk), weekends on need basis and emergencies under the supervision of the Senior Medical Officer, LOS.
• Participates in the Lagos Medical Division Management
• Active participation in the Company’s Health care planning activities.
• Active participation in Medical Division activities and programmes as they arise.

Job Responsibility

• Consultation, Diagnosis and Treatment of all Staff and their dependents including all authorized contracted personnel in Lagos.
• Twice daily visit and review of the in-house hospitalized cases.
• Referral of cases to Medical Specialists that need specialized attention to external clinics, when necessary, based on International best practices.
• Reports on Monthly bases all activities carried out on Monthly bases to the Lagos SMO.
• Counselling of patients on health matters and follow up on referral cases.
• Regular contact with the external specialists in our referral centres.
• Annual medical check for spouses and retirees (including retiree spouses) and reviews.
• Carry out other ancillary services as may be requested from time to time by the Chief Medical Officer.

Context And Environment:

• The position works in tandem with other professionals of the Division for effective provision of services, and looks up to the hierarchy for direction on policy matters
• High level of expectation from the clients.
• Environmental difficulties can arise from unrealistic/unreasonable expectations and demands.
• Compliance with rules of relevant regulatory authorities (Medical and Dental Council).
• Good working relationship with other medical team members internally and externally.
• Compliance with company rules, regulations, and processes.

Accountabilities:

• Accurate diagnosis and treatment as the opposite could endanger life or worsen existing medical conditions.
• Failure of High professional and ethical standards could result in litigation.
• Generation of accurate medical reports and maintaining confidentiality of all activities.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• MBBS (a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience), with experience in Emergency Medicine. Up-to-date knowledge in global medical issues.
• Good communication skill and networking with other professional colleagues.