House Officer at Lagoon Hospitals

Responsibilities

• Taking and/ or checking the detailed medical history and examination
• Ordering and coordinating investigation
• Communicating with the referring medical practitioner on patient management
• Liaison with all members of the health care team to facilitate effective and efficient patient management
• Daily review of patients under one’s care
• Documenting clinical history, physical examination and management plan on the electronic medical record.
• Maintain an ongoing record of the patient’s progress, investigations and results.
• Discuss discharge plans with the patient’s general practitioner and other healthcare professionals responsible for ongoing care.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in dealing with patients and colleagues alike.
• Comply with the use of standard operating procedures and policies/ adherence to quality standards and clinical practice guidelines.

Key Result Areas/ Performance Goals:

• Use of SOPS / adherence to quality standards and clinical practice guidelines

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS or its equivalent.
• Provisional registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Valid medical practicing license

Technical Competencies

• Triage
• Basic Life Support skill
• Appropriate procedural skills (including intubation, resuscitation and invasive monitoring)
• Clinical acumen and Diagnostic skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Empathetic
• Diligent, Responsible, Honest and Reliable