Junior Registrar

Lily hospitals Limited, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). Also we areconsistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.

At Lily hospitals, weare consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Registrar

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The role also provides opportunities to participate in clinical teaching, quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and continuing professional development.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:

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

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:

• Demonstrated commitment to pursuing postgraduate specialist training.
• Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting is desirable.
• 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).
• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.

Skills and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

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

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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Current practising licence and Contact details for at least two professional referees to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.