HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, FAMILY MEDICINE / GP - LAGOS
Department: Medical / Clinical Services
Specialty: Family Medicine and General Practice (Combined Department)
Location: Lagos State
Grade: M5 / MS04–05
Reports To: Chief Medical Officer / Head of Clinical Services
Supervises: Consultants, Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers, trainees and relevant allied clinical staff within the department
Monthly Salary: ₦2,748,150
Minimum Experience: 8–10 years of post-fellowship specialist experience
Job Purpose
The Head of Department, Family Medicine / GP, will provide clinical, operational and administrative leadership for the department, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care across outpatient, inpatient and referral services. The role is responsible for maintaining clinical standards, strengthening clinical governance, supervising medical personnel and ensuring seamless coordination with other hospital departments and managed-care providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish, maintain and audit clinical care, patient safety and governance standards in line with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Coordinate medical staffing, duty rosters, outpatient clinics and ward coverage to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide senior clinical oversight for complex cases, diagnosis, treatment planning and referrals.
- Supervise, mentor, appraise and support the professional development of consultants, medical officers and trainees.
- Ensure effective collaboration with nursing, pharmacy, diagnostics, specialist departments and managed-care/HMO teams.
- Monitor departmental performance, patient outcomes, clinical documentation and adherence to approved protocols.
- Lead clinical audits, quality-improvement initiatives and corrective actions arising from audit findings or patient-safety incidents.
- Contribute to departmental budgeting, resource planning and efficient utilisation of clinical personnel and equipment.
- Participate in hospital committees, management meetings and clinical governance forums, representing the department where required.
- Promote preventive healthcare, continuity of care and effective management of chronic conditions, including hypertension and diabetes.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Completion of the departmental clinical audit programme in line with approved schedules.
- Timely completion of annual performance appraisals for consultants and medical officers.
- Effective resolution of staffing and rota gaps to maintain uninterrupted clinic and ward coverage.
- Timely review, documentation and closure of departmental patient-safety incidents and complaints.
- Regular monitoring and reporting of chronic-disease management and preventive-care outcomes.
- Compliance with hospital clinical protocols, documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrable improvement in patient experience, care coordination and departmental service delivery.
Academic Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognised institution.
- Completion of the required housemanship/internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.
- Recognised postgraduate specialist fellowship in Family Medicine or a relevant discipline.
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications in public health, healthcare administration, clinical management or a relevant subspecialty.
Professional Registration / Licence / Certification
Essential
- Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- Valid annual practising licence issued by the MDCN.
- Current professional standing and compliance with continuing professional development requirements.
Role-Specific
- Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCP) or the West African College of Physicians (FWACP), in Family Medicine or another relevant recognised specialty.
- Registration of the relevant specialist qualification with the MDCN, where applicable.
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical governance, quality assurance, audit and hospital accreditation requirements.
Desirable
- Additional relevant subspecialty training or certification.
- Membership of relevant professional associations or specialty faculties.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 8–10 years of post-fellowship specialist experience in Family Medicine or a relevant discipline.
- At least two years in a departmental leadership, supervisory or clinical management role.
- Proven experience leading or coordinating a clinical team or hospital unit.
- Demonstrable experience in clinical governance, quality assurance, clinical audit and medical staff appraisal.
- Experience delivering multidisciplinary family medicine and general practice services within a hospital environment.
- Experience managing complex cases, coordinating referrals and improving patient-care outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent knowledge of family medicine, general practice and chronic-disease management.
- Sound understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and healthcare regulations.
- Strong team leadership, mentoring and staff-development capabilities.
- Effective communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Competence in clinical audit, quality improvement and performance monitoring.
- Ability to manage departmental resources and drive service-delivery improvements.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records and relevant hospital information systems.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced and professionally recognised specialist with a strong record of clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement. The candidate should demonstrate sound judgement, accountability, staff-development capability and a commitment to delivering safe, efficient and patient-centred healthcare within a high-performing hospital environment.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their updated CV and relevant professional credentials to [email protected], using Head of Department, Family Medicine / GP - Lagos as the email subject.
Only candidates who meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements will be considered.