Emel Hospital Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria isa multi-specialists’ hospital, situated at 21 Road, Z Close in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Lagos, Nigeria. Emel Hospital is a purpose-built 44 bed hospital situated on a piece of land specially approved for its purpose by the Federal Housing Authority.
Emel Hospital was established in 1988 by Dr. Olufemi Mobolaji-Lawal, a consultant paediatrician. Dr. Mobolaji-Lawal trained as a doctor at the University College Hospital, Ibadan and as a paediatrician in the United Kingdom. Prior to setting Emel Hospital, he worked for some time as consultant paediatrician at Ikeja General Hospital (now Lagos State University Teaching Hospital), Lagos. He is the board chairman and his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Margaret Mobolaji-Lawal is a non-executive director.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Medical Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct patient consultations, medical assessments, and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and manage patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
- Request and interpret relevant laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
- Provide prompt care and initial management of medical emergencies.
- Participate in ward rounds, on-call duties, and other clinical assignments.
- Refer patients to specialists or consultants when necessary.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date patient medical records.
- Work closely with nurses, consultants, laboratory personnel, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide appropriate patient education and counselling.
- Participate in clinical meetings, audits, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, professional ethics, and patient-safety standards.
Requirements
- MBBS / MBChB from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 2 years post-NYSC clinical experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
- Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- Valid and current MDCN Practicing License.
- Completion of NYSC or possession of an exemption certificate.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: [email protected] using “Application for Medical Officer” as the subject of the mail.
