Job Opportunities at Lagoon Hospitals

Lagoon Hospitals has consistently been providing healthcare of international standards in Nigeria. Established in 1984 by Professor Emmanuel and Professor (Mrs.) Oyin Elebute, and commencing operations in 1986 as a provider of integrated healthcare services, Lagoon Hospitals is currently the largest private healthcare services Group in Nigeria with six healthcare facilities.

Lagoon Hospitals is the only Nigerian Hospital group accredited by the Joint Commission International, and one of two groups in Sub-Saharan African to be so accredited. The Hospitals was first accredited in 2011 and re-accredited in 2015, 2018 and 2021.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This role is responsible for attending to clients and patients professionally in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies.
• This role is available at our Ikoyi facility. Candidates with close proximity to Ikoyi are encouraged to apply.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Drug dispensing activities
• Provide drug information and advice to other healthcare professionals within the hospital.
• Provide professional service, information, counselling and advice to patients on medicines supplied.
• Stock Management.
• Report dispensing errors and adverse drug reactions.
• Accurate endorsement of prescriptions for billing purposes and appropriate provision of drugs to various categories of patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the pharmacy.
• Comply with the use of Standard Operating Procedures and policies / adherence to quality standards.
• Review of each prescription or order to ensure the appropriateness of the medication for the patient and his or her clinical needs.
• Verification at the time of administration that the medication is exactly as ordered or prescribed.

Key Result Areas / Performance Goals

• Prompt reporting of dispensing errors and adverse drug reactions.
• Adequate professional record keeping
• Confidentiality and Prompt response to patients’ needs
• Compliance with SOPS / adherence to quality standards
• Reducing stock outs to the barest minimum.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• 2-3 years post NYSC is desirable.
• Valid Pharmacists’ practicing license.

Core Competencies:

• Computer literacy
• Good organizational skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to details.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Dialysis Technician

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This role is responsible for assembling & maintaining dialysis machines, and monitoring patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
• Candidates will reports to: Matron in charge and Consultant Nephrologist

Summary of Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with Kidney failure
• Mix dialysate, according to formula.
• Explain dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patients before treatment to allay anxieties
• Monitor and adjust patient fluid removal rates as required
• Work in tandem with nurses and doctors
• Ensure sterilization of operating equipment before use
• Respond to emergency scenarios
• Attend to patient needs
• Other duties as assigned

Key Result Areas / Performance Goals

• Compliance to routine maintenance program
• Timely Clinic Attendance
• Zero Technical Complications recorded while dialyzing patients
• Patient Experience Rating

Job Qualifications

• Degree / Certification in Biomedical Engineering / Technology.
• 3-5 years experience working as a dialysis / renal technician in a reputable hospital
• Training / Certification in Hemodialysis studies or Nephrology.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrable competence in operating renal machines
• Capacity to assemble dialysis machines for use
• Taking patients records
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Problem solving
• Ability to interact with senior management
• Marketing and brand promotion skills
• Relationship Management
• Excellent Communication and Presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Emotionally and socially intelligent
• Must be Personable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Medical Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Medical Administrator

Summary of Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for coordinating medical and medical administrative duties in our Ikoyi facility.
• Coordinate the duties of the medical officers, ensuring that patient care and management is optimal and is in adherence to the clinical guidelines.
• Liaising with consultants on patients’ medical condition and refer specialist cases to appropriate specialist clinics.
• Perform medical administrative duties such as liaising with corporate clients and HMOs for authorization and approval for major procedures.
• Supervisory and managerial cover for medical officers and planning duty schedules.
• Write and review medical reports as required.
• Oversee pre-employment examinations and write medical reports when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete documentation of patients’ encounters.
• Prompt incidence reporting and management of patients’ grievances.
• Other duties as assigned by the Medical Administrator

Key Result Areas/ Performance Goals

• Smooth medical workflow
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Use of SOPS / adherence to quality standards and clinical practice guidelines

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the Medical / Clinical field (MBBS).
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, with a valid medical practicing license.
• 4-6 years clinical experience with 1-2 years in a team leadership role.
• Post graduate degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Public Health/ healthcare administration will be an added advantage.
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, with a valid medical practicing license.
• Certifications/Trainings in customer service, relationship management, and business analysis are desired.

Core Competencies:

• Basic Life Support skills and sound medical knowledge
• Excellent documentation skills with IT skills required for the use of EMR and Microsoft Office packages.
• Reporting and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to Details and Emotional Intelligence.
• Diligent and responsible
• Honest and reliable

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Patient Assistant / Porter

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary of Responsibilities

• This role is responsible to for assisting clients and patients sustain and maintain their health and well being.
• Assist clinical staff in lifting, transporting and carrying patients as required
• Customer service
• Liaise and work with clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure quality care is given to patients
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality
• Participate at the Hospitals’ quality improvement activities
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor

Key Result Areas/ Performance Goals

• Polite and cheerful interaction
• Management of customers’ grievances
• Comply with the use of standard Operating Procedures and policies/ adherence to quality standard

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of High School Leaving Certificate
• 0 to 5 years

Core Competencies:

• Basic Life Support skills
• I-CARE attitude (Integrity, Compassion, Attentiveness, Respect, Excellence and Empathy)
• Pleasant disposition
• Service oriented, courteous, a good team player
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Matron

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Matron and Consultants in charge
Supervises: Nursing sisters, Staff Nurses and Ward assistants

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities of Nursing staff towards restoring and sustaining patient’s wellbeing. This role is available in our Ikoyi facility.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordination and supervision of the activities of nurses and nurse assistants.
• Oversee admission and discharge of patients in the wards.
• Performing procedures such as taking of medical histories & vital signs with necessary follow up wound dressing, administering medications and providing other assistance needed.
• Responsible for performance and discipline among the nursing staff.
• Ensuring reduction in customer/patient complaints
• Ensuring adequate documentation and maintenance of patient’s records.
• Providing information and health education to patients and their attendants
• Maintaining ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality
• Prompt incidence reporting and management of patients’ grievances
• Training and mentoring of new nurses
• Comply with the use of Standard Operating Procedures and policies / adherence to quality standards.

Key Result Areas/ Performance Goals:

• Adequate documentation of nursing care plan
• Triage / Nursing care assessment
• Reduction in customer/patient complaint
• Reduced mortality and morbidity rate
• Incidence reporting and adequate documentation
• Confidentiality
• Use of SOPS / adherence to quality standards.

Job Qualifications

• RN, RM / B.Sc. Nursing Science
• Diploma in any other nursing specialty or hospital administration is an added advantage.
• 6 – 10 years clinical experience with 4+ years leading a Nursing team.

Core Competencies:

• Basic Life Support skills
• Mentoring and leadership skills
• Organization and training skills
• Multitasking and team building
• I CARE attitude
• Attention to details and empathetic
• Good interpersonal and communication Skills
• Ability to handle stress and crisis situations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Radiographer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Radiographer

 Job Description

• This role is responsible for producing quality diagnostic images that will assist clinicians in patient management.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Set up examinations rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready
• Operation of radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images for diagnostic purposes
• Review and evaluation of developed x-rays, video tape, or computer generated information to determine suitability for diagnostic purposes.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physicians
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during procedure
• Collaborate with other medical team members, (physicians and nurses), to conduct special procedures.
• Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient’s bedside.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of self and patients’
• Liaise and work with other medical and non-medical staff to ensure quality care is given to patients
• Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media to patients.
• Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide through area of interest during surgery
• Prompt incidence reporting and management of patients’ grievances
• Participate at the Hospitals’ CME’s and quality improvement activities
• Comply with the use of standard operating procedures and policies

Key Result Areas/ Performance Goals:

• Patient positioning and immobilization on examining table
• Imaging equipment positioning and adjustment of controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination
• Ability to key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Radiology or its equivalent.
• Registration with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria with valid practicing license.
• 1 year experience in a related role.

Core Competencies:

• Computer literacy
• Working knowledge of x-ray equipments, including fluoroscopy and mobile units.
• Working knowledge of CT Scanner

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online