Medical Officer

St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, located in Ogungbade along New Ife Road, Ibadan, is a leading healthcare institution committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and patient-centered care to our community. Built on strong ethical values and guided by Catholic healthcare principles, we combine clinical excellence with genuine empathy to ensure the best outcomes for every patient.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Medical Officer

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• St. Dominic Catholic Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient-focused Medical Doctor to join our clinical team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment, and upholding the hospital’s core values of responsiveness, teamwork, efficiency, innovation, ethical practice, and social responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, and other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families on preventive health measures and treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical assessments, examinations, and diagnosis of patients.
• Participate in ward rounds and clinical meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Perform minor medical and surgical procedures as required.
• Participate in continuous professional development and hospital training programs.
• Prescribe appropriate treatments, medications, and management plans.
• Admit, manage, and discharge patients appropriately.
• Adhere strictly to hospital policies, ethical standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Completion of Housemanship
• Valid practicing license
• MBBS / MBChB Degree from a recognized institution
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council

Experience:

• Experience in a hospital setting is an added advantage
• Minimum of 2–5 years of post-NYSC clinical experience (preferred)
• Experience in emergency care, obstetrics, pediatrics, or general practice is desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills
• High level of professionalism and ethical conduct
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies efficiently.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Compassion and patient-centered approach to care

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Respect for patient confidentiality
• Good physical and mental stamina.
• Commitment to the hospital’s mission and values

Remuneration

• Supportive and value-driven work environment.
• Performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Competitive and attractive salary package