Medical Officer at Chiron Hospital - ICU & Surgical Centre

Chiron  Hospital - ICU & Surgical Centre specializes in primary, secondary and tertiary care providing world-class treatment in a state-of-the-art facility. As part of the same  healthcare group as Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre (LECC), we are committed to elevating healthcare standards across Nigeria.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Location: Oshodi, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and highly competent Medical Doctor to join our healthcare team.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, strong diagnostic skills, a commitment to patient-centred care, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality medical services.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, and establish accurate diagnoses.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans based on clinical findings and established medical guidelines.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including the recognition and escalation of medical emergencies.
• Request, interpret, and act on relevant laboratory investigations and diagnostic imaging results.
• Provide timely, accurate clinical documentation, including patient notes, prescriptions, discharge summaries, and referral letters.
• Ensure effective patient monitoring, clinical handovers, and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with consultants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on diagnoses, treatment options, preventive healthcare, and lifestyle modifications.
• Adhere to clinical protocols, infection prevention standards, patient safety policies, and professional ethical guidelines.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case reviews, medical audits, and continuous professional development activities.
• Ensure appropriate referrals and timely escalation of complex cases to relevant specialists.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and promote excellent patient experience and satisfaction.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Current CV/Resume, Cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience, Copies of relevant qualifications and certifications and two professional references to: humanresources@thelecc.com using the position as subject of email.