Medical Officer

Key Responsibilities

Clinical care

• Take histories, examine patients, and make diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory and radiology investigations.
• Prescribe medications rationally and in line with clinic protocols and the national essential medicines list.
• Perform minor procedures within scope of training and competence.
• Recognise, stabilise, and refer or escalate emergencies and complex cases.

Coordination and quality

• Work with specialists, nurses, pharmacy, laboratory, and front-desk teams for seamless patient flow.
• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential patient records.
• Follow infection prevention and control, patient safety, and clinical governance standards.
• Take part in clinical audits, case reviews, and continuous quality improvement.

Patient engagement

• Counsel patients and families on diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care.
• Obtain informed consent and uphold patient rights and dignity.

Administrative and professional

• Participate in duty rosters, including shifts, weekends, and on-call duties as required.
• Support health promotion, outreach, and screening programmes.
• Mentor junior clinical staff and interns where applicable.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS/MBChB (or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and a valid annual practising licence.
• Completed housemanship and NYSC (or exemption) with Minimum of 2 years post-NYSC/Internship clinical experience .
• Current BLS/ACLS certification (preferred).