General Practitioner - Outpatient Clinic, Lagos

About the role

A well-established outpatient department (OPD) in Lagos, Nigeria, is looking for an experienced General Practitioner to join its medical team and deliver comprehensive primary and outpatient care. The position is full-time within an outpatient healthcare facility.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general practice and outpatient medical services, including consultations, clinical assessments and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, develop treatment plans and prescribe according to clinical guidelines.
• Give preventive care, health education and patient counseling, and monitor progress with follow-up.
• Refer cases needing specialist assessment and maintain accurate, compliant medical records.
• Follow clinical, infection-control and patient-safety standards and work with nurses and specialists on coordinated care.
• Take part in quality improvement initiatives and educate patients and families about their diagnosis and treatment.

Required profile

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD or an equivalent recognized qualification; postgraduate training in General Practice, Family Medicine or a related field is an advantage.
• Proven clinical experience as a GP in an outpatient, clinic or hospital setting.
• Arabic-speaking candidates are required.
• MRCGP or MRCP qualification is an advantage.

What we offer

• Salary of USD 3,500 to 4,500 per month depending on qualifications and experience.
• Accommodation, transportation (car and driver) and an airline ticket on joining; after probation, tickets are also given to the doctor's spouse and up to two dependants.
• A-Class international health insurance and employer-covered Iqama/residency costs.
• Professional working environment in an established OPD.