Medical Doctor (General Practitioner) at British Community Hospital and Outpatient Clinic

British Community Hospital and Outpatient Clinic (BCHOC) is a one stop comprehensive and effective general healthcare deliveries for yourself, family, and organisations with zero waiting time. Services include general outpatient, and in-patient clinics, maternity services, general and specialist surgery, laboratory services and public health/health and social care supports.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Doctor (General Practitioner)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• You must be able to handle normal delivery.
• You must have some surgical skills including, Caesarean section (c/s), elective c/s, emergency c/s, c/s+BTL, c/s +myomectomy, cervical tear repair, appendicectomy, herniorrhaphy, Laparotomy, hemorrhoidectomy, prostatectomy, hydrocelectomy, release of testicular torsion, lumpectomy, aspiration phlebotomy (priapism) +/- T-shunt, myomectomy, hysterectomy (TAH), hysterectomy + BSO, oophorectomy, cerclage insertion + removal, MVA, episiotomy, HSG+DHT, implanon/IUCD insertion + removal, vaginoplasty, suturing (trauma + secondary), wound debridement, wound dressing, chest tube insertion, SPC insertion + removal, peritoneal tap, biopsy, change of catheter and circumcission.
• Those with these surgical skills will be given a priority.
• Receiving, examining, and filtering patients. Clinical assessment of patients, pre and post consultation.
• Evaluates a patient’s symptoms and determines the most appropriate course of treatment to address them. Management and treatment of general illnesses / diseases
• Responds to patients’ medical problems by referring to their history, carrying out diagnosis, treatment, counselling, and referral, where necessary.
• Provision of quality emergency medical care service.
• Explains procedures and order/interpret or discusses test results with patients.
• Participating in general ward round daily.
• Taking full responsibility of patients under care.
• Keeps up to date with medical developments, treatment, and medication.
• Collects, records, and maintains patient information. Maintains regularly updated patient medical records that document all evaluations, medications, treatments, allergies, test results and other records.
• Prescribes medications in compliance with state and federal statutes and informs patients of all possible risks, complications, and interference with other medications they may be taking.
• Discuss and evaluates new pharmaceutical products with pharmaceutical representatives. keeps up to date with medical development, new drugs, treatments, and medications.
• Plans, implements, or administers health programs for information, prevention, or treatment of injury or illnesses.
• Prepares reports of statistics for management.
• Promotes health education concerning diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Provides specialized clinics for specific conditions like diabetes, smoking cessation, HIV etc.
• Practices active listening and excellent communication skills with patients, their families, and all staff, addressing patient concerns as the highest priority.
• Documents treatments on digital charting software and/or live spreadsheet, adhering to BCHOC standards, including ongoing progress notes and test results.
• Works with other physicians and supportive staff as a team in order to collaborate on diagnoses and perform all required procedures.
• Performing duties assigned by medical and consultants when on call in their respective departments and assisting specialists and consultants in performing routine and specialized procedures.
• Provides education to patients and families regarding medical conditions and their treatment options as well as preventative care strategies of nutrition, exercise, and hygiene to assist them in making informed decisions and taking good care of their health.
• Maintains a strict compliance with BCHOC policies and guidelines as well as other relevant national and international standards and guidelines.
• Ability to adhere to standards and ensure high quality assurance and compliance.
• Stay up to date on medical research output to inform practice.
• Participate in recruitment and training of clinical staffs.
• Offer any professional registration/certification you may have to meet business/service delivery requirements.
• Work in the interest of the organisation at all times.
• Support and supervise all sections of the hospital in a professional manner and ensure smooth running.
• Ensuring continuous professional development in the interest of the organisation and her customers.

Desirable Requirements:

• Form a strong partnership with foreign hospitals and experts of reputable standards as well as relevant multinational NGOs.
• Show evident passion to grow the organisation.
• Participate in clinical research, writing and publication of manuscript.
• Make funding applications and network with relevant stakeholders.
• Experience in reproductive medicine and IVF
• Demonstrate a strong social media presence on the platform of BCHOC as well as demonstrate strategic marketing and customer service skills.
• Engage in publicity at all levels and platforms including social media to create awareness and signpost people to the services that we provide as part of meeting the unmet needs, particularly within the local area and its neighbouring communities/towns or region.
• Ensure high level of time management skills.
• Use appropriate software and application to inform practice.
• Pioneer other BCHOC start-ups within and outside the country in line with organisational policies
• Work at all times and respond promptly to all cases and emergency.
• Perform any task directed by many tasks as directed by your line manager within area of expertise and training to meet organisational goals.
• Organise open days and create awareness of available services to users to meet required unmet needs.

Qualifications and Training

• Degree in Medicine: Minimum qualification of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in any Global, National or State recognized University and conforming to the guidelines as set out by the Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria.
• Up-to-date registration and license from the MDCN
• Post-Graduate Medical and Dental qualification, Certification by WACP or equivalent body or Specialist training in a chosen area of medicine are added advantages.

Work Experience:

• She/he will be required to have had 3-10 years related and progressive experience in a healthcare practice and health management environment.

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Computer Literacy
• Must be focused, very detailed and be creative in making decision.
• Must be physically and mentally stable to handle extended shifts as well as mental pressure and traumatic events.
• Must be able to review, analyse and respond to different situations they encounter daily.
• Must be able to think critically in adapting to change, judging situations, and taking appropriate decision.
• Attention to Detail
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent Communication
• Working Under Pressure
• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem solving and Initiative.
• Time Management and Organization
• Must have excellent customer service skills and communication skills.
• Must be able to plan and perform daily activities in an organized manner.
• Must be kind, compassionate, dedicated and patient.
• Must have the ability to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on the job stress.

Working Conditions

• An excellent working condition is available. It is expected that doctors are resident on site or live within the town. Please not that there will be probationary period.

Bonus:

• There is opportunity to earn up to 10% of your annual salary as discretionary bonus, depending on business performance and your performance each year. Please note that this is discretional.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and Cover Letter that meets the specification below to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

• Your application CV (containing date of birth, age,marital status, work experience, referee, permanent home address, current address and pasport photo, etc);
• Cover Letter, highlighting on how you meet the person’s specification; and any professional registration and certification documents. You would be required to provide all original documents during the onboarding process.
• Ensure your application meets all the above conditions.

Application Deadline 30th November, 2023.