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Head, Family/Internal Medicine/Paediatrics

Dragnet Nigeria | Lagos, Nigeria

Full-Time Posted today 1 view

About the Role

Dragnet Solutions is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head, Family/Internal Medicine/Paediatrics to join our growing healthcare team in Nigeria. In this vital leadership position, you will provide comprehensive clinical and administrative direction to our medical departments, ensuring the highest standards of patient-centred care are consistently delivered across all services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Set, maintain, and audit rigorous standards of clinical care, patient safety, and governance across the department.
  • Organize medical staffing, rotas, clinics, and ward cover to guarantee seamless continuity and quality of care.
  • Lead the diagnosis and management of complex cases by providing senior clinical decision-making and expert referral oversight.
  • Supervise, mentor, appraise, and actively support the professional development of consultants, medical officers, and trainees.
  • Collaborate effectively with diagnostics, pharmacy, nursing, and managed-care or HMO processes.
  • Contribute proactively to service planning, resource management, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognized institution.
  • Registrable postgraduate specialist qualification (Fellowship) in a relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of post-fellowship specialist experience, including at least 2 years in a departmental leadership role.
  • Demonstrated expertise in family medicine, internal medicine, or paediatrics practice across the patient pathway.
  • Exceptional communication, teaching, and supervisory skills with a strong understanding of clinical governance.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and international medical conferences.
  • A collaborative, supportive, and innovative work environment focused on excellence.

Skills

Family Medicine Internal Medicine Paediatrics Clinical Governance Patient Safety Clinical Leadership Medical Staff Management
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