Senior Medical Officer at Lagoon Hospitals

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Reports to: Medical Administrator

Summary of Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for coordinating medical and medical administrative duties in our Ikoyi facility.
• Coordinate the duties of the medical officers, ensuring that patient care and management is optimal and is in adherence to the clinical guidelines.
• Liaising with consultants on patients' medical condition and refer specialist cases to appropriate specialist clinics.
• Perform medical administrative duties such as liaising with corporate clients and HMOs for authorization and approval for major procedures.
• Supervisory and managerial cover for medical officers and planning duty schedules.
• Write and review medical reports as required.
• Oversee pre-employment examinations and write medical reports when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete documentation of patients' encounters.
• Prompt incidence reporting and management of patients' grievances.
• Other duties as assigned by the Medical Administrator.

Key Result Areas / Performance Goals:

• Smooth medical workflow
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Use of SOPS / adherence to quality standards and clinical practice guidelines.

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the Medical / Clinical field (MBBS).
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, with a valid medical practicing license.
• 4-6 years clinical experience with 1-2 years in a team leadership role.
• Post graduate degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Public Health/ healthcare administration will be an added advantage.
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, with a valid medical practicing license.
• Certifications/Trainings in customer service, relationship management, and business analysis are desired.

Core Competencies:

• Basic Life Support skills and sound medical knowledge
• Excellent documentation skills with IT skills required for the use of EMR and Microsoft Office packages.
• Reporting and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to Details and Emotional Intelligence.
• Diligent and responsible
• Honest and reliable.