Chiron Hospital ICU & Surgical Centre seeks a competent, compassionate, and patient-focused Medical Officer to join our clinical team. The successful candidate will provide quality medical care, conduct clinical assessments, manage patients, and work collaboratively with specialists and other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
Roles and Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, medical consultations, and physical examinations.
Diagnose and manage common medical conditions, initiating appropriate treatment and referrals when necessary.
Request, interpret, and follow up on relevant laboratory investigations and diagnostic imaging.
Provide initial assessment and stabilization of medical emergencies, including cardiovascular emergencies, within the scope of competence.
Monitor patients' progress and ensure proper documentation of clinical findings, treatment plans, and outcomes.
Collaborate with consultant physicians, cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings, case reviews, and medical audits.
Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, treatment adherence, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and patient safety policies.
Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date medical records.
Ensure timely referrals, appropriate patient handovers, and effective communication across departments.
Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the delivery of excellent patient experiences.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent recognized medical qualification.
Current and valid registration and practising licence with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Completion of the required housemanship and NYSC or possession of an applicable exemption certificate.
Relevant clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is an advantage.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-management skills.
Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethical practice, teamwork, and patient safety.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment and respond appropriately to emergencies.