Synapse Services is a Centre for Psychological Medicine that is committed to providing a full range of mental health and substance misuse services in a caring, patient- centred environment. We are located in the heart of Nigeria – Abuja, with branches in Lagos, and Anambra state. We provide first class psychological and psychiatric care, with a range of therapeutic programs suited to individual needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Location: Awka, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Contributing clinical expertise to patient care and providing guidance to other physicians.
• Ensuring the highest standards in patient care are maintained.
• Verifying complex diagnoses and facilitating treatment plans.
• Hiring, supervising, and mentoring healthcare professionals and collaborating with consultants.
• To update clinical notes on all patients according to best practice for record-keeping.

Administrative:

• Managing allocated budgets and identifying areas of improvement in inpatient care.
• Keeping informed on advancements in the field and contributing to medical research programs.
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
• Reporting to senior management, as well as liaising between administrative and medical staff.
• Ensuring consistent and accurate medical record-keeping practices.
• Performing administrative duties and risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine
• A minimum of 2 years experience
• Advanced knowledge of medical research methodology and ethics
• Extensive knowledge of medical record-keeping practices
• Advanced ability to ensure the highest standards in patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations
• Ability to keep abreast of advancements in the field of specialization
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.