Senior Medical Officer

Dragnet Solutions Limited

As part of its next phase of growth, the organization is seeking talented professionals to join it in the capacity below:

Job Title: Senior Medical Officer

Location: Benin, Edo

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Dental Services

About the role

Provide clinical care in dentistry under appropriate supervision, managing patients in outpatient and inpatient settings with decreasing levels of supervision, while contributing to the safe and effective operation of the dentistry service.

Responsibilities

• Provide largely independent assessment, diagnosis and management of patients in dentistry, appropriate to the level of the role, referring complex cases appropriately.
• Support consultant-led clinics, ward rounds and procedures.
• Supervise and support medical officers and trainees, contributing to their development, and participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and patient-safety activities.
• 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.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS or BChD) or an equivalent registrable dental qualification from a recognised institution.
• Completion of the required national housemanship/internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of post-NYSC clinical experience, including time at Medical Officer I grade or equivalent
• Post-registration clinical experience as a dental practitioner beyond entry level.

Required Skills

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

Application Closing Date

6th October, 2026.