Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited –Â As a premier Nigerian private multispecialty institution, we provide a comprehensive range of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and corporate clients.
Our patient-centric philosophy guides everything we do. From proactive wellness programs to responsive medical treatments, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality, compassionate service, and accessible care across our growing network of five hospitals: Gudu and Gwarinpa in Abuja, Victoria Island in Lagos, and Kainji and Jebba in Niger State.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Consultant, Family Physician
Location:Â Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care:
- Diagnose & Treat: Assess, diagnose and manage acute illnesses like malaria, infections, injuries, and chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, asthma
- Preventive Care: Conduct health screenings, immunizations, antenatal/postnatal care, family planning, well-child visits, and routine check-ups
- Procedures: Perform minor office procedures such as wound care, suturing, joint injections, Pap smears
- Emergency Care: Stabilize and manage urgent cases before referral
Patient & Family Management:
- Provide patient education on lifestyle, nutrition, disease prevention, and medication adherence
- Offer counseling on mental health, family planning, and chronic disease management
- Maintain continuity of care for entire families across different life stages
Documentation & Coordination:
- Maintain accurate EMR/medical records, prescriptions, and referral notes
- Coordinate care with specialists, labs, radiology, pharmacy, and other departments
- Make appropriate referrals and follow up on patient outcomes
Quality & Compliance:
- Adhere to hospital/clinic protocols, medical ethics, and infection control standards
- Participate in CME, audits, and quality improvement initiatives3.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: MBBS/MBChB from a recognized institution
- License: Valid practicing license with Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria
- Experience: 10-12+ years post-NYSC. Residency/Fellowship in Family Medicine is an advantage
- Skills: Strong clinical judgment, communication, empathy, EMR proficiency, and ability to work in a team
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:Â [email protected]Â using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
