St. Dominic Catholic Hospital is a 64-bed hospital located in Ogungbade off New Ife road in Ibadan. St. Dominic Catholic Hospital is the vision of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena (Italy). We offer various medical services such as: General medicine, internal medicine, O & G, Laboratory, and Radiology, to mention just a few. The hospital is run in collaboration with foreign partners. We are registered and licensed by the Corporate Affairs Commission and the Ministry of Health. Also, we are accredited by the NHIS as both primary and secondary health care providers.
Job Description
- St. Dominic Catholic Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient-focused Medical Doctor to join our clinical team.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment, and upholding the hospital’s core values of responsiveness, teamwork, efficiency, innovation, ethical practice, and social responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough medical assessments, examinations, and diagnosis of patients.
- Prescribe appropriate treatments, medications, and management plans.
- Admit, manage, and discharge patients appropriately.
- Perform minor medical and surgical procedures as required.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
- Collaborate with nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, and other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
- Participate in ward rounds and clinical meetings.
- Educate patients and families on preventive health measures and treatment plans.
- Adhere strictly to hospital policies, ethical standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in continuous professional development and hospital training programs.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Interested candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree in Medicine with 2 - 20 years work experience.
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassion and patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- High level of professionalism and ethical conduct
- Good documentation and record-keeping skills
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies efficiently.