Consultant Family Physician

Job Title: Consultant Family Physician

Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited - As a premier Nigerian private multispecialty institution, we provide a comprehensive range of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and corporate clients.

Our patient-centric philosophy guides everything we do. From proactive wellness programs to responsive medical treatments, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality, compassionate service, and accessible care across our growing network of five hospitals: Gudu and Gwarinpa in Abuja, Victoria Island in Lagos, and Kainji and Jebba in Niger State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and Treat: Assess, diagnose and manage acute illnesses and chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, asthma

• Preventive Care: Conduct health screenings

• Procedures: Perform minor office procedures such as wound care, suturing and Pap smears

• Emergency Care: Stabilize and manage urgent cases before referral if appropriate

• Patient and Family Management

• Provide patient education on lifestyle, nutrition, disease prevention, and medication adherence

• Offer counseling on mental health, family planning, and chronic disease management

• Maintain continuity of care for entire families across different life stages

• Documentation and Coordination

• Maintain accurate EMR/medical records, prescriptions, and referral notes

• Coordinate care with specialists, labs, radiology, pharmacy, and other departments

• Make appropriate referrals and follow up on patient outcomes

• Quality and Compliance

• Adhere to hospital/clinic protocols, medical ethics, and infection control standards

• Participate in CME, audits, and quality improvement initiatives

• Supervise and teach Medical officers

• Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: MBBS/MBChB from a recognized institution plus post graduate Degree

• License: Valid practicing license with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria

• Experience: 10-15 years post-NYSC

• Residency/Fellowship in Family Medicine is essential

• Skills: Strong clinical judgment, communication, empathy, EMR proficiency, and ability to work in a team

Application Closing Date

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