Apply as Graduate Junior Doctor at Murtala Mohammed Foundation (MMF) Full Time

The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) is one ofthe leading not-for-profit organizations in Nigeria and the African Continent. We are committed to improving the living conditions of Africans by contributing to the reduction of poverty, elimination of conflict, and promotion of self-reliance and development. MMF has for almost 2 decades intervened in humanitarian response and disaster relief and management.

Murtala Mohammed Foundation (MMF) is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position in the company.

Job Title: Junior Doctor

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Clinical Lead

Summary
The Junior Doctor is a clinical unit/ call center representative responsible for interacting with patients primarily via telephone by answering incoming calls from patients and performs a range of duties.

Responsibilities and Functions

• Answer inbound phone calls in a professional and courteous manner, taking appropriate action on the account.
• Screen patients using the symptoms checker.
• Enter and update correct patient data into the computer data bases.
• Use computer system to respond to patients’ medical problems by referring to their history, carrying out diagnosis, treatment, counseling and referral, where necessary.
• Review and follow-up on patient accounts in a timely manner.
• Maintain call center standards for quality and productivity.
• Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal and financial status of patients.
• Comply with company policy and procedures and pertinent laws or regulations.
• Adhere to established workflow and documentation procedures.
• Ensures to escalate calls or challenges to supervisor when necessary and appropriate
• Always maintain a professional and positive attitude.
• Demonstrate respect for our patients and team members in every interaction.
• Keep up-to-date with medical developments, treatment and medication.
• Performs other general administrative tasks as directed by the clinical lead.

Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Certified degree in Medicine (Essential)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing as a primary care doctor.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a medical receptionist/customer service role.

Requirements

• Speaks fluently in either of the following languages: Pidgin, Hausa, and or Igbo.
• Exceptional phone handling skills: provides customer support in a positive, calm, and timely manner.
• Excellent data entry and typing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of office procedures and carry out tasks accordingly.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and flexible.
• Proficient in computer usage and application of technology.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Capable of practicing strong human relations skills, such as empathy for others.
• Must be able to work in a high call volume call center environment with both inbound and outbound calls.
• Leadership Skills.
• Ability to quickly learn.
• Superb organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus, and must be comfortable working with computer systems and multiple applications simultaneously.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Physical demands of position: must be able to sit for long periods of time, must have manual dexterity to work computer systems and keyboard.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Murtala Muhammed Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Kindly note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.