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Medical Officer (General Practice) at First Rivers Hospital Limited

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 1 year
  • Location Rivers
  • City Port Harcourt
  • Job Field Medical / Healthcare&nbsp

Medical Officer (General Practice) at First Rivers Hospital Limited

Medical Officer (General Practice)

Job Summary

  • Join our multidisciplinary team as a Medical Officer, providing comprehensive primary and acute care to in-patients and out-patients.Â
  • You will work closely with consultants and allied health professionals to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct medical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
  • Manage acute and chronic cases in the general ward and outpatient clinics.
  • Perform routine procedures (e.g., lumbar puncture, joint aspiration).
  • Prescribe and monitor medications in line with hospital protocols.
  • Document clinical findings electronically and physically and maintain accurate patient records.
  • Collaborate in mortality/morbidity reviews and quality-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Examinations

  • MBBS or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 1 year post-internship experience in a hospital setting (preferred)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in emergency response and patient triage
  • Successful completion of 12-month internship (housemanship) in an approved centre, with all F-Forms, E-Form(4) and B-Form(1) duly signed
  • Full registration and practicing licence from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)—application for full registration typically takes up to 4 weeks post-internship

Required Certification & Licensing:

  • MDCN practising licence (renewable annually)
  • Certificate of Good Standing (LOGS) if trained abroad, with EPIC verification where applicable.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to: vacancy@firstrivers.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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