Medical Officer I (Kaduna)

Medical Officer I (Kaduna)

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 medicineAbility to manage presentations appropriate to the roleSound clinical record-keepingCompetent use of hospital clinical systemsEffective communication with patients, families and colleaguesAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team

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.

Education

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognised institution.