Female Resident Medical Officer Job at Atlantic Hall School

Atlantic Hall School is a co-educational full boarding secondary school set in extensive and beautiful grounds in Poka, Epe, a safe rural setting close to the Atlantic Ocean.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Female Resident Medical Officer
Job Location:
 Lagos

Job Descriptions

  • Diagnose and treat medical conditions, disorders, and diseases through the application of specialist medical skills and knowledge.
  • Manage the school clinic and ensure policies and procedures are followed, and standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities


  • Undertake patient consultations and physical examinations
  • Conduct regular patient check-ups, diagnose any ailments, monitor and administer medication, Assess and plan treatment requirements and write reports and maintain records.
  • Promote whole school health education by conducting health talks and refresher training on First Aid/CPR/AED to certified members of staff
  • Conduct such special medical examinations on students as may be indicated or required after referrals by the classroom teacher, the school nurse, or the house parent.
  • Examine and/or approve annually all students participating in inter-house athletic activities and sea school before participation
  • Examine members of staff and new hires as required and provide report on their suitability for employment or continued employment
  • Work with the VP (Pastoral) on medical issues and public health information programs and procedures
  • Serve as a liaison with students private physicians as required
  • Assist in the development and implementation of medical practices and procedures in the School
  • Coordinate and manage testing of the school water system to ascertain quality and advise the school appropriately
  • Refer patients to specialists and consultants after giving first aid treatment.
  • Any other duty that may be assigned by the Vice Principal (Pastoral/Student Affairs).

Qualification, Experience, Skills and Competencies

  • Medical Degree in Medicine from an accredited school and licensed to practice in Nigeria
  • Higher degree e.g. MPH, MHA will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of two (2) years of work experience preferably in a school
  • Ability to work long hours, often under pressure
  • Compassionate and empathetic
  • Problem solving and effective decision-making skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
  • Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
  • High integrity and ethical standards

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