About the role
To provide clinical care in family medicine under supervision, assessing and managing patients across out-patient and in-patient settings, and supporting the safe and effective running of the family medicine service.
Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose and manage patients in family medicine under supervision, appropriate to the level of the role, escalating appropriately.
Participate in clinics, ward rounds, on-call rotas and procedures as required.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and current MDCN registration/licence in line with internal clinical policy.
Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other services and supporting managed-care/HMO processes through evidence-based, cost-effective practice.
Required skills
Sound clinical knowledge relevant to family medicineAbility to manage presentations appropriate to the roleSound clinical record-keepingCompetent use of hospital clinical systemsEffective communication with patients, families and colleaguesAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of post-NYSC clinical experience; newly qualified medical officers with a valid licence may be considered. Post-registration clinical experience as a medical practitioner, including completion of housemanship. Clinical exposure relevant to family medicine, with the ability to manage common presentations under supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognised institution.