Consultant Family Physician

Consultant Family Physician

Location: Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Industry: Healthcare / Medical Services
Reports To: Medical Director
Salary Range:Monthly (Gross)
Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Consultant Family Physician to lead the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered medical care across outpatient and inpatient services.

The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role in driving clinical excellence supervising medical officers and ensuring adherence to best-in-class healthcare standards. This position is ideal for a seasoned physician who combines strong diagnostic expertise with proven leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultation and holistic patient care in line with Family Medicine best practices
• Oversee outpatient services including general consultations preventive care and executive health screening programs
• Supervise inpatient care management ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and adherence to clinical protocols
• Lead mentor and support Medical Officers and junior clinicians to enhance performance and professional development
• Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures including basic ultrasound imaging
• Ensure accurate timely and compliant medical documentation and reporting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and high-quality patient care
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance within the hospital
• Ensure compliance with MDCN regulations clinical ethics and healthcare standards

Core Clinical Duties (Daily Operations)

• Deliver patient consultations and clinical care during standard working hours (9:00 AM 5:00 PM)
• Diagnose medical conditions and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as required
• Provide clinical oversight and decision support to junior medical staff

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery)
• Fellowship Certification in Family Medicine or related specialty (e.g. FWACP FMCFM)
• Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship clinical experience
• Valid and current Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) practicing license

Required Competencies (Must-Have Skills)

• Proficiency in Basic Ultrasound Diagnostics
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic capability
• Excellent patient care communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong leadership and team management skills

Preferred Competencies (Added Advantage)

• Basic surgical/procedural skills
• Experience in preventive medicine and health screening programs
• Exposure to private healthcare or structured hospital systems

Behavioral Competencies

• High level of professionalism integrity and ethical conduct
• Strong leadership presence and decision-making ability
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to clinical excellence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced patient-focused environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive monthly gross salary (1.5M 2M) aligned with market standards
• Pension contribution in line with statutory requirements
• Continuous Training & Professional Development opportunities
• Supportive and structured clinical work environment

Work Environment

• Fully on-site role based in Victoria Island Lagos
• Autonomous role with significant clinical responsibility
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team (approx. 48 employees)

Application Process

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their CV and relevant credentials to:

Subject Line: Consultant Family Physician Lagos