SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
Sigma Consulting Group
Remote
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: ₦1,000,000 – ₦1,200,000 per month
Experience Required: 8–10 Years
About The Role
Our client, a reputable organisation operating within the healthcare, oncology and social impact sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Officer to provide high-quality clinical care, medical oversight and professional support across its healthcare services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and managing patients, supervising clinical activities within their scope of responsibility, supporting clinical quality initiatives and ensuring compliance with established medical standards and protocols.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate sound clinical judgement, strong diagnostic and patient management skills, and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Experience in oncology, specialised healthcare delivery, hospital operations or NGO-led healthcare programmes will be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Assessment and Patient Management
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, medical consultations and clinical evaluations.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in line with established clinical guidelines.
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans based on patients' clinical needs.
- Provide ongoing medical care and monitor patients' responses to treatment.
- Review patient histories, laboratory results, imaging reports and other diagnostic findings to support clinical decision-making.
- Identify complex medical cases and initiate appropriate referrals to specialists or higher-level healthcare facilities.
- Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and patient record management.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to medical officers, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in ward rounds, case reviews and multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
- Support the coordination of patient care across relevant clinical departments.
- Review clinical cases and provide recommendations on appropriate patient management.
- Promote adherence to established clinical protocols, treatment pathways and medical procedures.
- Escalate complex cases and clinical concerns to the appropriate specialists or medical leadership.
- Support the assessment and management of patients requiring oncology-related and specialised healthcare services.
- Participate in early detection, diagnosis, referral and follow-up processes for patients with suspected or confirmed cancer.
- Coordinate appropriate referrals to oncology specialists and relevant treatment centres.
- Support patient education on disease prevention, treatment options, medication adherence and follow-up care.
- Monitor patients receiving specialised care and identify complications requiring further medical intervention.
- Work collaboratively with specialists and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Apply relevant evidence-based clinical guidelines in the delivery of specialised healthcare services.
- Assess and stabilise patients presenting with medical emergencies within the scope of professional competence.
- Initiate appropriate emergency interventions and coordinate further management or referral where necessary.
- Recognise early warning signs of clinical deterioration and ensure timely intervention.
- Participate in emergency response activities and support the implementation of emergency care protocols.
- Ensure appropriate handover and continuity of care for patients requiring further treatment.
- Ensure clinical practice aligns with established medical guidelines, ethical standards and professional requirements.
- Promote patient safety, confidentiality and high standards of professional conduct.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality assurance exercises and service improvement initiatives.
- Identify and report clinical incidents, adverse events and potential patient safety risks.
- Support the implementation of infection prevention and control measures.
- Ensure compliance with clinical policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and treatment protocols.
- Maintain accurate, complete and confidential medical records.
- Work closely with nurses, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, radiographers and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to junior medical personnel where required.
- Participate in clinical training, case discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Support the orientation and clinical integration of new medical staff.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, families and healthcare colleagues.
- Participate in continuous medical education and professional development activities.
- Prepare accurate clinical reports, patient summaries and medical documentation.
- Monitor patient outcomes and identify opportunities to improve clinical service delivery.
- Participate in departmental performance reviews and clinical case evaluations.
- Provide relevant clinical data and insights to support management decisions.
- Recommend improvements to clinical workflows, patient management processes and service delivery standards.
Interested candidates must possess the following:
- A Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) degree from a recognised institution.
- A valid practising licence and current registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- A recognised postgraduate medical fellowship, preferably FWACP or FMCP, relevant to the organisation's clinical services.
- A minimum of 8–10 years of post-qualification clinical experience.
- Demonstrable experience in a senior medical, clinical or hospital-based role.
- Strong experience in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management.
- Experience working within a hospital, specialist clinic or structured healthcare environment.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, medical ethics and healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Experience in oncology, specialised healthcare or NGO-led healthcare programmes will be an advantage.
- A postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Healthcare Management or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
- Strong clinical judgement, diagnostic and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent patient assessment and medical management skills.
- Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice and treatment protocols.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- High standards of professional ethics, integrity and accountability.
- Excellent clinical documentation and reporting skills.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality healthcare and continuous professional development.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to [email protected].
Email Subject: Application for Senior Medical Officer
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.