Alafia Specialist Clinic and Maternity Home is a private clinic founded by the late Dr. Augustine Momo Owolabi in 1983, with a mission to provide quality healthcare and education to rural communities. This organisation comprises of 30- 50 employees and is committed to community welfare and healthcare. We strongly believe in giving back to the community; hence, we regularly organize free healthcare initiatives for neighbouring communities. Our services encompass healthcare consultations, laboratory diagnostics, pharmaceutical services, comprehensive maternity care and surgeries.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Medical Officer
Location: Igarra, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Purpose
- We are in search of a compassionate and dedicated Medical Officer to join our team at Alafia Specialist Clinic and Maternity Home.
- The ideal candidate is a qualified medical doctor deeply committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services.
- As a Medical Officer, you will diagnose and treat various medical conditions, conduct examinations, prescribe medications, perform procedures, and coordinate patient care.
- Collaborating with fellow healthcare professionals, you’ll ensure patient-centric care delivery while educating patients and families on preventive healthcare measures.
- We seek someone with exemplary clinical skills, effective communication, and a profound sense of empathy and professionalism.
- This role presents an opportunity to positively impact the health and well-being of Igarra and neighbouring communities in Edo State.
Key Responsibilities
- Addressing client medical issues through history review, treatment, counselling, and examination management.
- Upholding confidentiality and impartiality in all interactions.
- Recording and maintaining sensitive patient/client information such as medical history and examination results.
- Performing procedures including suturing, appendectomy, herniorrhaphy, lumpectomy, and caesarean section.
- Providing clear explanations of procedures and prescribed treatments to patients.
- Meeting government-set treatment targets and staying updated on medical developments.
- Coordinating primary and secondary care, offering clinical expertise, and providing guidance to the healthcare team.
- Managing administrative tasks such as reporting, accurate documentation, and risk management.
- Continuously evaluating and enhancing clinical operations while ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and ethical standards.
- Advocating for patients and efficiently managing accident and emergency cases.
- Effectively managing Obs and Gynae patients, particularly antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
Key Skills and Experience
- Medical Degree qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years of post NYSC experience.
- Valid registration and license from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- Proficiency in computer literacy and Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated compassion, dedication, and attention to detail.
- Ability to use ultrasound machine especially for antenatal patients.
- Excellent counselling, teaching, and listening skills.
- Exceptional decision-making and management capabilities.
Key Success Measures:
- Patient Satisfaction levels assessed through surveys, feedback forms, or direct interactions to ensure that their healthcare needs are being met effectively.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of medical treatments and interventions by tracking patient outcomes, such as recovery rates, complication rates, and overall health improvements.
- Compliance with Medical Standards and protocols in clinical practice to maintain quality and safety in patient care.
- Evaluating the medical officer’s efficiency in managing patient caseloads, conducting examinations, performing procedures, and completing administrative tasks within designated timeframes.
- Measuring the medical officer’s ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, communicate efficiently, and contribute positively to multidisciplinary care teams.
- Ensuring adherence to ethical principles and codes of conduct in medical practice, including confidentiality, integrity, and respect for patient autonomy.
- Assessing the medical officer’s ability to effectively utilize healthcare resources, including medical equipment, medications, and staff, to optimize patient care outcomes while minimizing waste and inefficiency.
Pay and Benefits
- A furnished 2-bedroom apartment
- 380,000 naira monthly.
- A 5% percentage on every major surgery performed upon successful completion of probation.
Application Closing Date
Not Specifed.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as the subject of the email.