Job Description
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 – 25 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare
About Job
We are seeking a responsible and highly qualified Physician who can deliver exceptional medical care to patients, focusing on examination, disease diagnosis, and treatment. In addition to providing medical treatment, you will also play a vital role in preventive healthcare and promoting healthy habits. This demanding yet fulfilling profession requires extensive knowledge of diseases, epidemiology, and medical conditions to accurately interpret symptoms and diagnose conditions.
As a Physician, you must possess compassion, empathy, and the ability to handle the demands of the job with patience and physical endurance. Join us in this rewarding profession that makes a significant impact on patients’ lives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues
- Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
- Conduct examinations of ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition
- Ask intuitive questions to discover the causes of illness
- Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history
- Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information about underlying infections or abnormalities
- Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration
- Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to form a high-performing medical team
- Examine and provide treatments for injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists, etc.)
- Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
- Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as a physician
- Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
- Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms, and epidemiology
- Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications
- In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Respect for patient’s confidentiality
- Compassionate and approachable
- Responsible and trustworthy