About the Role
Join Cedarcrest Hospitals, a premier specialist medical facility in Abuja established in 2008, as a Medical Officer. We provide high-standard healthcare comparable to international standards, with core specialties in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, neuro/spine surgery, plastic/reconstructive surgery, and dermatology. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with leading international centres in the UK and US to deliver exceptional patient care.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties:
- Consult, assess, diagnose, and treat patients in outpatient departments with acute and chronic conditions
- Conduct daily ward rounds, admit and manage inpatients, write progress notes and discharge summaries
- Provide emergency care including first-line stabilization, resuscitation, and effective patient triage
- Perform minor procedures including suturing, IV cannulation, catheterization, lumbar puncture, and wound care
Patient Management:
- Order and interpret investigations including laboratory tests, imaging, and ECG
- Make appropriate specialist referrals and monitor patient outcomes
- Counsel patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventive care
- Participate in antenatal, postnatal, and child welfare clinics as assigned
Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records
- Ensure proper prescription and billing documentation
- Adhere to infection control and MDCN ethical guidelines
- Participate in clinical audits and continuing medical education
Teamwork:
- Collaborate with nurses, pharmacists, and specialists for coordinated care
- Supervise House Officers and interns
- Participate in on-call duties and public health programs
- MBBS or MBChB from a recognized medical school
- Full registration and current practicing license with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
- Minimum 3-5 years post-NYSC clinical experience
- Valid NYSC completion certificate
- Strong clinical and emergency management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency with electronic medical records systems
- Ability to work effectively under pressure