Family Physician at a Renowned Medical Service Provider – Sigma Consulting Group

Sigma Consulting Group – Our client, a renowned Medical Service Provider located in Lagos, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Family Physician

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Summary

• The Family Physician reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services, will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care by examining patients and treating diseases
• The incumbent will be responsible for patients’ routine check-ups as well as non-emergency medical situations that arise; undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits
• The Family Physician is also responsible for helping patients prevent, understand, manage illness, and navigate set health goals.
• The duties of the family physician include; conducting routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues; giving appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
• Responsibilities will also include, conducting examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition as well as referring patients to specialists or surgeons where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop a personal relationship with patients
• Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health conditions and discover possible issues.
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.
• Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine patients’ conditions.
• Ask intuitive questions to discover the causes of illness.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patients medical history.
• Prescribe and interpret lab test results to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities.
• Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration.
• Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to form a high performing medical team
• Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to specialists where needed (ophthalmologist, orthopaedist, neurologist, etc.).
• Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g, allergic episodes) on Helium plus.
• Make use of patient health data in medical analysis.
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
• Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) registered with MDCN with a valid practicing license.
• Must have a Post Graduate / Residency qualification in Family Medicine.
• Proven experience as a Family Physician minimum of 6 years .
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms, and epidemiology.
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent quantitative skills.
• Respect for patients confidentiality.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Responsible and trustworthy.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online