Medical Doctor - General Practitioner, GP

Position Overview

The Medical Doctor (General Practitioner) will provide comprehensive clinical care to patients across primary and secondary levels. This role encompasses diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, minor procedures, and referral coordination. The position requires clinical competence, professionalism, and the ability to manage a broad range of medical conditions within approved clinical guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Patient Management

• Conduct thorough patient consultations, physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Provide primary care services, including preventive care, acute care, and chronic disease management
• Deliver secondary-level medical care, including management of moderately complex medical conditions
• Perform minor medical and surgical procedures within the scope of general practice and approved facility protocols
• Prescribe medications safely and appropriately in line with national and international clinical guidelines
• Provide emergency assessment and initial stabilization before referral when required

Diagnostic and Clinical Decision-Making

• Request, interpret, and act on laboratory and imaging investigations
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Identify cases requiring specialist referral and initiate timely referrals
• Communicate effectively with specialists, referral hospitals, and diagnostic centres

Documentation and Records Management

• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential medical records
• Provide follow-up care and continuity after specialist review or discharge
• Compile monthly reports
• Comply with regulatory requirements, including NHIS and HMO documentation where applicable

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Adhere to ethical standards and patient safety policies
• Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and continuous medical education
• Support nursing staff and allied health professionals in patient care delivery
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and standard operating procedures

Location

Abuja, Nigeria