Senior Medical Officer

Med-Vical International operates through three key divisions designed to provide integrated healthcare services and medical supply solutions. These divisions work together to ensure that patients, healthcare institutions, and partner organizations receive quality medical care, pharmaceutical services, and access to healthcare products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Medical Officer Location: Benin, Edo Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Med-Vical International is seeking a competent, experienced, and patient-focused Senior Medical Officer to join our clinical team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality medical care, support clinical decision-making, supervise junior medical staff, and contribute to the delivery of safe and effective patient-centred healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients.
• Conduct patient consultations and take detailed medical histories and examinations.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans based on clinical findings and established medical protocols.
• Review laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic results and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with approved clinical guidelines.
• Monitor patients' progress and modify treatment plans where necessary.
• Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare professionals when required.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior medical officers and other relevant clinical staff.
• Participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary team activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records.
• Promote adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality-of-care standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and hospital programmes.
• Support the implementation and enforcement of clinical policies and standard operating procedures.
• Provide health education and appropriate counselling to patients and their relatives.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and ensure timely escalation when necessary.
• Perform other clinical duties as may be assigned by the Medical Director or management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Valid current practising licence.
• Minimum of 3–5 years post-NYSC clinical experience.
• Previous experience in a hospital or private healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Pediatrics or Neonatal care will be an added advantage.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Good knowledge of evidence-based medical practice and clinical protocols.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage emergency situations.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, empathy, and patient confidentiality.

What We Are Looking For:

• We are looking for a clinically competent and dependable medical professional who can provide excellent patient care while demonstrating strong leadership, sound clinical judgement, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Application Closing Date

12th October, 2026.