Medical Doctor (Post-NYSC) - Abeokuta

About the role

A client hospital in Onikolobo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, is looking for a dedicated, clinically competent and patient-focused Medical Doctor. The doctor takes an active role in clinical operations, handling consultations, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, emergency presentations and minor surgery. This is a full-time, on-site position; the successful candidate must live within the hospital premises.

Key responsibilities

• Take patient histories, examine patients, diagnose and plan treatment, and prescribe medicines and investigations
• Manage common conditions in outpatient and inpatient care, and take part in minor procedures such as suturing, incision and drainage, wound debridement and dressing changes
• Perform basic procedures such as catheterisation and nasogastric tube insertion within scope of competence
• Provide initial emergency assessment, stabilisation and basic resuscitation
• Attend ward rounds, monitor admitted patients, identify critical cases and refer to specialists
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and educate patients and relatives
• Work with nurses, pharmacists and laboratory staff, uphold infection prevention and patient safety, and support the hospital's clinical goals

Required profile

• MBBS degree from a recognised institution, NYSC completion, and a current MDCN practising licence
• 1-3 years of post-NYSC clinical experience in a hospital or comparable setting
• Practical experience in general consultations, diagnosis, patient management and minor surgery
• Ability to assess and manage common emergency presentations
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment and professionalism; willingness to reside on site in Onikolobo

Required skills

• General clinical practice, clinical assessment and diagnosis
• Minor surgical and procedural competence
• Clinical documentation and reporting
• Teamwork and patient relationship management

What we offer

• Monthly basic salary of N450,000 plus performance-based commission
• On-site accommodation available as part of the arrangement
• Full-time, on-site employment

To apply, send an updated CV to the employer's recruitment contact with the subject line "Application - Medical Doctor (Post-NYSC) - Abeokuta".