Medical Officer at Emel Hospital Limited


Emel Hospital Limited

Emel Hospital Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria, is a multi-specialists’ hospital, situated at 21 Road, Z Close in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Lagos, Nigeria. Emel Hospital is a purpose-built 30-bed hospital situated on a piece of land specially approved for its purpose by the Federal Housing Authority. Emel Hospital was established in 1988 by Dr. Olufemi Mobolaji-Lawal, a consultant paediatrician.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Location: Festac Town, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of a medical officer include the following:

  • Recruiting and mentoring physicians: To give the best healthcare treatment plans, medical officers hire, mentor, and manage other medical professionals as well, as cooperate with consultants.
  • Proposing changes in existing health care plan: A medical officer may come across deficiencies in the medical staff’s treatment plan or functionality while monitoring clinical services. These experts offer adjustments to address the issues based on their findings.
  • Obtaining and maintaining Compliance: A medical officer ensures that the state and federal health and safety policies are followed. They also protect patients’ privacy and confidentiality.
  • Maintaining accurate medical records: The medical officer guarantee that medical records are properly documented. This aids in the organization of critical clinical data necessary for optimal patient care.
  • Keeping Informed: In a constantly changing healthcare environment, the job needs a proactive approach to the creation and execution of company policy, with a constant and steady focus on patient safety and high-quality laboratory medicine.
  • Collecting Clinical data and analysis: A medical officer reviews and analyses the report or record to recommend a therapy or order additional tests to aid in the diagnosis. They are in charge of ordering and interpreting medical tests for patients.
  • Providing the greatest level of medical treatment to patients: A medical officer provides clinical and quality activities that support the provision of uniform clinical performance and practice standards across the hospital are led by the medical officer, who ensures high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • Enhancing health: A medical officer will confirm complicated diagnoses and make treatment strategies easier. They are actively involved in overseeing patient medical treatment and staff functions.
  • Coordinating between the administration and medical personnel: The incumbent is in charge of cultivating and sustaining physician relationships, as well as overseeing the medical staff service coordinator.
  • Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Board of Directors (Board of Directors): A medical officer will be a key component of the executive team that decides on the company’s overall strategic direction.
  • Implementing operational changes and conducting patient satisfaction surveys to address identified areas for improvement.
  • Providing mission personnel with consultation on the host country and mission-specific health-related difficulties if needed.
  • Providing direct primary and preventive healthcare for pediatric, obstetric, and adult patients and emergency and acute care services.
  • Attending conferences and events on behalf of the organization, as well as cultivating ties with possible funders and opinion leaders.
  • Working closely with the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to create a budget and ensure that the facility stays within its budgetary constraints.
  • Ensuring proper storage of vaccines and maintenance of cold chain equipment.
  • Identifying areas of improvement in inpatient care.
  • Monitoring the efficient operation of medical facilities, usually hospitals.
  • Providing mental health assistance and care, in partnership with psychiatry colleagues.
  • Performing therapeutic operations in basic and emergency care settings.
  • Addressing the issue of domestic violence and abuse screened for in the patient group.
  • Examining patients and taking their histories
  • Functioning as advisors on health issues and diseases control.
  • Giving medical support, finding inconsistencies, and investigating concerns.

Salary
N250,000 – N270,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and relevant credentials to: hr@emelhospital.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.