Overview

Newgate Medical Services Limited started operations in October 2000 with a committed staff of 10 with the aim of bridging the obvious gap identified in health care delivery service in Ikorodu. We decided to change the face of healthcare by raising delivery standards. We have over the year maintained our standards with continuous improvement of performance. Dynamism has been our watchword.

  • Job Position: Senior Medical Officer
  • Ref: NMSL/2021/J0021
  • Job Location: Ikorodu, Lagos

Job Responsibilities

  • To achieve their goal of managing a healthcare team and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of a healthcare facility.

Tracking and Evaluating Clinical Data:

  • Medical Officers are often in charge of ordering and interpreting tests for patients. They analyze records, reports, and exam data to help them diagnose patients’ conditions. If further information is needed, they will order additional tests, consult with other physicians in the field or the patient’s previous healthcare professionals.

Evaluating the Latest Medical Programs and Research:

  • While the field of medicine is constantly evolving, the Medical Officer’s knowledge needs to evolve also. Medical Officers must take time to procure data about the most current medical programs and research that relate to their field of expertise in order to provide the best diagnoses and healthcare treatment plans to patients.

Planning, Implementing, and Directing Clinical Services:

  • Medical Officers take an active role in overseeing the medical care of patients and the functions performed by medical staff. They may participate directly in care when services are being initially implemented. They may also help assess and diagnose needs and plans of action for individuals and families.

Making Program Recommendations or Revisions:

  • While overseeing and monitoring the clinical services and programs that are being implemented by the staff, the Medical Officer will often discover gaps in service or areas where services can be improved and make program recommendations or revisions to address those issues.

Maintaining Accurate Documentation:

  • Medical Officers must ensure that consistent and accurate documentation of medical records for all patients takes place. This practice helps accumulate and organize important clinical data that is vital to providing comprehensive medical care to patients.

Minimum Qualification

  • MBBS or MBCHB and a Master’s in Public Health from any reputable university.

Job Requirements

  • Dedication to patient safety and quality of healthcare
  • Commitment to the organization’s values and vision
  • Ability to lead standardization of care
  • Inspirational to the healthcare team
  • Superb listening skills

Closing Date
20th February 2021.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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