Medical Officer (General Practice) at First Rivers Hospital Limited

First Rivers Hospital Limited is located at 7/9 Old Aba Road, Rumuomasi / 250 Aba Express way Port Harcourt, with modern equipment. Through over 150 staff, 78 of which are core healthcare professionals, we are committed to the provision of compelling quality timeless medical services to our patients. Our objective is to maximally exploit medical sciences in the art of health management and preservation of life with regards to The Ultimate Intelligence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer (General Practice) 

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Join our multidisciplinary team as a Medical Officer, providing comprehensive primary and acute care to in-patients and out-patients. 
• You will work closely with consultants and allied health professionals to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct medical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Manage acute and chronic cases in the general ward and outpatient clinics.
• Perform routine procedures (e.g., lumbar puncture, joint aspiration).
• Prescribe and monitor medications in line with hospital protocols.
• Document clinical findings electronically and physically and maintain accurate patient records.
• Collaborate in mortality/morbidity reviews and quality-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Examinations

• MBBS or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum 1 year post-internship experience in a hospital setting (preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency in emergency response and patient triage
• Successful completion of 12-month internship (housemanship) in an approved centre, with all F-Forms, E-Form(4) and B-Form(1) duly signed
• Full registration and practicing licence from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)—application for full registration typically takes up to 4 weeks post-internship

Required Certification & Licensing:

• MDCN practising licence (renewable annually)
• Certificate of Good Standing (LOGS) if trained abroad, with EPIC verification where applicable.

Application Closing Date
16th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to: vacancy@firstrivers.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.