Role Summary
- The Medical Officer / Practice Manager will provide clinical and operational support for the HIFU High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound service line and broader women’s health services at Nordica.
- The role combines patient consultations and clinical coordination with practice management responsibilities to ensure efficient service delivery, excellent patient experience, and operational effectiveness.
- The ideal candidate should have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary workflows within a fast-paced women’s health environment.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient consultations, assessments, and follow-up reviews for women presenting with fibroids and other gynecological conditions.
- Support patient evaluation and selection for HIFU and other minimally invasive procedures.
- Review imaging, laboratory investigations, and medical history in collaboration with consultants.
- Provide patient education and counseling regarding treatment options, expectations, and recovery.
- Support pre-procedure and post-procedure clinical care pathways.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
- Participate in clinical audits, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.
HIFU Service Support:
- Coordinate scheduling and workflow for HIFU procedures.
- Support multidisciplinary communication between doctors, nurses, radiographers, and administrative staff.
- Monitor patient experience and ensure continuity of care throughout the treatment journey.
- Assist with patient outcome tracking and reporting.
- Support awareness programs, patient seminars, and educational activities related to HIFU services.
Practice Management Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operational activities of the clinic/service line.
- Ensure smooth patient flow, appointment management, and service coordination.
- Support implementation of operational policies and clinical protocols.
- Coordinate staff schedules and support performance monitoring where required.
- Monitor inventory and coordinate procurement of clinical consumables and supplies.
- Support billing coordination, reporting, and operational KPI tracking.
- Support research activities.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, quality standards, and patient
Qualifications & Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree with full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
- Minimum of 4 years post-NYSC clinical experience
- Experience and/or interest in women’s health, fertility, radiology, or minimally invasive procedures is an advantage
- Previous healthcare operations or practice management experience is desirable
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Strong patient communication and counseling skills
- Good understanding of women’s health and reproductive medicine
- Organizational and multitasking abilities
- Leadership and team coordination skills
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools
- High level of professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care.