Medical Officer At Cedarcrest Hospitals
full-time
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
Consultation: See, assess, diagnose, and treat patients in OPD with common acute and chronic conditions
Ward Rounds: Admit, review, and manage in-patients daily. Write progress notes, prescriptions, and discharge summaries
Emergency Care: Attend to emergency cases, provide first-line stabilization and resuscitation. Triage patients effectively
Procedures: Perform minor procedures - suturing, IV cannulation, catheterization, lumbar puncture, wound care, etc.
Patient Management:
Order and interpret investigations: labs, x-rays, ECG
Make referrals to specialists when needed and follow up on patient outcomes
Counsel patients and relatives on diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventive care
Participate in antenatal, postnatal, child welfare, and other specialty clinics as assigned
Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain accurate, timely EMR/HMIS records
Ensure proper prescription, coding, and billing documentation
Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and MDCN ethical guidelines
Participate in clinical audits, mortality meetings, and CME
Teamwork:
Work with nurses, pharmacists, lab scientists, and specialists for coordinated care
Supervise and guide House Officers and interns
Participate in on-call duties, weekends, and public health programs as required
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: MBBS / MBChB from a recognized medical school
License: Full registration and current practicing license with Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria
Experience: 3-5 years post-NYSC. NYSC completion certificate required.
Skills:
Strong clinical and emergency management skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
EMR proficiency.