Critical Rescue International (CRI) is the first national advanced medical paramedic company in Nigeria. The company was registered in Nigeria and incorporated in October 2001 with its main objective of providing emergency communication services, pre-hospital and hospital emergency care. We are in business to manage medical emergencies where and whenever they occur in our areas of operation.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Medical Doctor - Abuja
Location:Abuja
Department: Medical Services
Reporting to: Head of the Clinic/Chief Medical Director
Division: CRI Medi-Clinics
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Summary
Reporting to the Head of the Clinic and ultimately, the Chief Medical Director, Doctors attached to CRI Nigeria’s MediCare/QuickCare Clinics are expected to provide first-class medical services by applying medical knowledge and skills in examining, diagnosing and treating of patients who have registered with CRI Clinics or related facilities or have been referred by GPs or other health professionals for the diagnosis, prevention and management of disease.
In addition to treating patients, you will be expected provide emergency medical and health information and/or advice to patients or enrollees via CRI’s Assist platform; referring them to other healthcare professionals including nurses, radiographers, pharmacists and physiotherapists when the need arises.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Activities: Provision and monitoring of general care to patients; responding to medical/health problems presented by patients, undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations, history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate.
Order or execute various tests & analyses; review diagnostic images or test results to provide information on patients’ condition; subsequently analyzing reports and findings of tests & examinations to diagnose condition of patient(s), and administer, prescribe and/or monitor treatments and medications.
Proving telemedicine services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Additional Information:
Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements
Resolve patient problems and needs by using own experience and professional expertise; immediately referring patients to other medical and other health professionals when required
Admit patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment; assess and plan treatment regimens
Liaise daily with hospital staff including other doctors, healthcare professionals and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality care and treatment for patients
Refer patients to specialists for consultant services when necessary for patients well-being
Promote patients’ well-being by answering questions and advising patients and their families about patient’s condition, medications and care
Maintain continuity of patient care among by proper documentation and communication actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with Company procedures, rules and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel when needed
Protect patients and other staff from infection by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations
Pursue professional development by keeping up to date with new medical developments, treatments and medications
Adherence to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes; ensuring they are implemented in all communications, daily duties & activities
