Jobs at Lily Hospitals Limited

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient care, providing necessary documentation on health reports and discharge summaries of patients.
• Liaising with consultants regarding the provision of inpatient and outpatient care including diagnosis and medication plans.

Key Result Areas (KRA)
The key result areas of this role are:

• To provide quality medical care to patients under the supervision of the HOD, Consultants and other senior medical staff.
• Performing administrative duties and risk management.
• Analyze records, reports, test results or examine patients’ to diagnose medical conditions that are complex and refer to appropriate consultants for further care.
• Assist consultants in performing cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patient’s health.
• To ensure comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records are collected and maintained for patients with an appropriate signed and dated legible entry in the patient’s medical record on every attendance upon a patient.
• Contribute to quality patient care by participating in case planning which includes appropriate pre-admission planning, in-hospital care and discharge planning.
• To arrange investigations, medical treatment and discharge as directed by the Senior Registrars or Consultant to which assigned.
• To be "on-call" or participate in shift rosters is a requirement of the position

Requirements

• Candidate must be licensed to practice Medicine from the Nigerian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria.
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery.
• Must have 1-3 years’ experience as a medical officer.
• Candidates must be Knowledgeable in General Medicine and other related areas of medical practice.
• Must have valuable sympathetic bedside manners, strong active listening skills and advanced problem-solving abilities while being able to work in a team.
• Candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a strong ability to work well under extreme pressure and self-discipline.

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Key Result Areas
The key result areas of this role are:

• Supervise the prescription or administration, treatment, therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury to patients
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Provide annual medical check-ups, counseling patient on healthy lifestyle and wellbeing
• Execute minor surgical procedures on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems in conjunction with specialist physicians.
• Supervise the planning, implementation, or administration of health programs or standards in the hospital for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
• Prepare reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
• Adhering to professional and service code of conduct and ethics;
• To ensure comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records are collected and maintained for patients with an appropriate signed and dated legible entry in the patient’s medical record.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality programs as appropriate.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree.