General Physician (Family Medicine) at Reddington Hospital

The Reddington Multi-specialist Hospital built on nine floors provides fully comprehensive tertiary hospital solutions in most medical areas. Our journey as a healthcare provider began in March 2006 with the establishment of the Cardiac Centre, in Victoria Island, in association with the renowned Cromwell Hospital in London.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Physician (Family Medicine)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are currently recruiting for the role of General Physician (Family Medicine).
• The GP will provide comprehensive medical services for members of the family, regardless of age or sex within the scope of training. Services include Preventative care, primary care and treatment, health education, Prescribing of medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, Vision / hearing, women’s health, family planning, prenatal services, and nutrition.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Provide comprehensive medical services for family members based on continuous performance of duties irrespective of age or sex.
• Perform essential duties and responsibilities as role of family physician.
• Review patient chart and maintain record for allergies, medical problems, medications and immunization status.
• Solicit and record information related to the patient’s medical history.
• Examine patients for symptoms and physical information before prescribing medicine.
• Order and execute various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to acquire information on patient’s condition.
• Study and analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnoses of patient’s conditions.
• Diagnose and prescribe medical treatments.
• Determine and provide medication, dosage and schedule having patient’s condition and allergies.
• Inform patient about any possible side effects to medication or immunization.
• Suggest patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for the prevention of disease to promote good health.
• Refer patient to medical specialist for consultant services if needed for better treatment.
• Record patient’s visit, medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action.
• Ensure follow up with patients regarding progress in high-risk or emergency cases.
• To proactively address issues that may impair access to medical care.
• To monitor advances in medical care and initiate change as needed to ensure that our medical services are up to date.
• To cooperate with the hospital management to ensure departmental policies and procedures exist for dealing with legal issues in clinical care, e.g., crime, coroner's cases, accident victims.
• Works continually to assure the deliverance of quality clinical care in a safe, efficient, competent, and effective manner.
• Prepare records and reports as required in support of services rendered in accordance with established procedures.

Job Specification

• Successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency
• Minimum 5 years experience as a GP Consultant
• Knowledge of Reddington Hospital Group and its clinical processes.
• Knowledge of the minimum required clinical and customer service standard.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures to be in place to facilitate service improvement

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.