Junior Registrar at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily Hospitals is a multi-specialty private hospital. We offer world-class services in key areas of healthcare including fertility treatment, cardiology, urology, ophthalmology and pediatrics.

Collectively, our hospitals offer a range of diagnostic services including: Magnetic Resonance Scanners (MRI), Advanced Ultrasound Scanners, 4 Slice CT scanner, Digital Conventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Screening Mammography, Advanced Vision Screening, Cardiac imaging and Pathology Services.

Since we were established in 1984, Lily Hospitals have grown in both size and scope of services offered. We are passionate about achieving our vision to become one of the foremost healthcare groups in Nigeria by 2020 by continuously improving care and governance to provide a growing number of Nigerians with high quality and affordable private hospital care.Job Summary

The Junior Registrar will play an integral role in delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based medical care to patients within the assigned department.
The successful candidate will participate in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients while receiving supervision and mentorship from senior clinicians.
The role also provides opportunities to participate in clinical teaching, quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and continuing professional development.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:

Assess, examine, and manage patients presenting with a variety of medical conditions.
Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans under the supervision of consultants and senior registrars.
Participate in daily ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Review patients in outpatient clinics, emergency units, and inpatient wards as assigned.
Perform appropriate clinical procedures within the scope of practice and level of training.
Respond promptly to emergency situations and provide timely medical intervention.
Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and confidential patient medical records.
Request and interpret laboratory and radiological investigations where appropriate.
Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
Work collaboratively with nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and administrative staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
Participate in departmental teaching sessions, seminars, morbidity and mortality meetings, journal clubs, and clinical audits.
Assist in supervising and mentoring interns, house officers, and medical students where appropriate.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and ethical guidelines.
Participate in departmental on-call and shift rotas, including weekends and public holidays when required.
Contribute to research projects, clinical governance activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
Full registration and a valid practising licence with the relevant Medical and Dental Council.
Successful completion of internship and any mandatory national service requirements (where applicable).
Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting is desirable.
Demonstrated commitment to pursuing postgraduate specialist training.

Skills and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Professionalism and high ethical standards.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Capacity to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Compassion, empathy, and a patient-centred approach to care.
Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve professional practice.
Basic computer literacy and familiarity with electronic medical records is an added advantage.

What We Offer
We value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional growth. Successful candidates will benefit from:

Competitive salary and benefits.
Opportunities for career progression and specialist training.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Access to continuing medical education and professional development programs.
Opportunities to participate in clinical research and quality improvement projects.
Annual leave and other employee benefits in accordance with institutional policies.
A workplace committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.