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