Locum Senior Medical Officer

Company Name: The Olive Prime Psychological Services

Job Description:

The roles and responsibilities of this include but not limited to:

• Be present and contactable within clinic premises at all times during work hours except when on other official duties.
• To carry out a physical examination on all patients before admission according to the consortium procedure
• To maintain individual contact with patients, carrying out ward rounds and other duties detailed by the Consultant.
• To update clinical notes on all patients according to best practice for record
• To ensure that within a week of admission, a patient’s diagnosis in line with ICD is documented on EMR and explained to the patient and Family.
• Ensure that leaflets explaining diagnosis, medication and its effects are given to patients, explained and documented. Encourage consultants to explain diagnosis to patients and document it.
• To respond promptly to the request of all clinical staff (consultants, other doctors and nurses) to see patients within the clinic and to advise or start any treatment as indicated.
• Undertake specific medical procedures on patients within the clinic as requested by medical and nursing staff: cannulation, commencing i.v infusions, administration of i.v drugs, etc.
• To type and file discharge summaries on all patients discharged from the treatment center within 72 hours of discharge
• Must ensure every patient discharged from the hospital sees a doctor within 7 days post-discharge
• Run regular follow-up clinics and encourage patient attendance
• Carry out home visits to review patients
• Lead a clinical team to pick up patients from the community for admission
• Partake in On call duties

Other duties

• Run a smoking cessation clinic
• Contribute to and be a part of the treatment centre business Team
• Be part of the team that makes contact with Organizations to seek clients for the treatment center
• Carry out presentations at clinical meetings in various hospitals to inform them of our clinical services
• To examine a sick/injured member of clinic staff and offer appropriate advice in respect of treatment
• Liaise regularly with Service Manager to discuss service improvement
• Carry out regular teaching sessions directed at Nurses, Support Workers and Psychologists.

Administrative Duties

• Clinical Administrative function as directed by the Clinical Director, In charge of Clinical operations as directed by the Clinical Director, Be a part of interview panels during staff recruitment
• Be a member of Olive Prime – Peridot management committee and attend line Management meetings
• Be a co-chair for Educational meetings
• Will be asked to be part of other ad hoc committees if and when necessary
• Take a lead role in developing and writing proposals for e
• Read understand and adhere to clinic policies and procedures
• Will be a clinical and managerial lead
• Will be a part of the Business Development team,Health and Safety and Quality Assurance
• Be familiar, understand and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations including evacuation policy and the medical officer’s role in such an event
• Be aware of the promotion of effective customer care and public relations in order to promote the good reputation of the clinic
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager is essential

Pay: ₦300,000.00 – ₦350,000.00 per month

Job Type: 1 Month Contract

Location: Abuja

Job Posted: 22nd April 2025