Head of Emergency & Clinic Superintendent Lagos

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 Job Title: Head of Emergency & Clinic Superintendent

Reference: E/P

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Division: Exploration & Production Service Purpose

The Head of Emergency & Clinic Superintendent is responsible for ensuring the continuous availability and quality of emergency medical services and clinic operations in the Lagos District. The role supports the Expatriate Doctor in managing medical emergencies 24/7 in line with international standards and ensures the effective management of medical services, equipment, supplies, and emergency response operations.

Key Objectives

Support the Expatriate Doctor in the management of medical emergencies 24/7 in accordance with international standards. Maintain a high quality of medical care and ensure the availability and proper functioning of medical equipment at the Lagos Clinic. Sustain the quality and efficiency of medical services and clinic operations. Manage the medical supply chain in coordination with the Pharmacist and Medical Administration Manager. Ensure effective emergency preparedness and response across the Lagos District.

Emergency Care: MedicalFacilities & Services

Conduct initial assessment of patients presenting with critical conditions pending the arrival of the attending doctor. Perform primary surveys to identify life-threatening conditions. Provide patient resuscitation and stabilization, including CPR and defibrillation. Monitor patients using appropriate multiparametric monitoring equipment. Perform specialized procedures in accordance with medical prescriptions, including:

Rapid sequence induction. Endotracheal intubation and alternative airway management procedures. Mechanical ventilation. Sedation and advanced pain management.

Conduct medical evacuation and medical rescue procedures. Coordinate emergency response during multiple-casualty incidents. Conduct triage and prioritize medical evacuation to external hospitals. Coordinate emergency response activities in TUCN Lagos. Support the offshore medical team during emergency situations. Ensure 24/7 first-line emergency response availability across the DW District.

Assist the Senior Medical Officer (SMO) and Heads of Nursing with patient care management. Coordinate and manage medical evacuations and medical transfers under the authority of the SMO. Coordinate patient evacuation, transfer and transportation between company sites, clinics, retainer clinics and medical facilities in Lagos. Coordinate medical services with the Heads of OPD, IPD and relevant nursing personnel. Interface with hospitals and medical facilities abroad when required. Interface with the expatriate community regarding medical requirements and services. Coordinate medical activities across different medical departments.

Medical Supply Chain & Procurement: Health

Prepare annual purchase requisitions (PRs) for medical consumables and injectable medications. Follow up on the PR and purchase order (PO) process through to delivery. Prepare annual PRs for medical equipment and investment requirements. Monitor procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of medical supplies and equipment. Manage emergency drugs and medical equipment. Coordinate international medical purchases. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities using designated templates. Monitor medical inventory and ensure adequate stock levels.

Conduct weekly inventory checks of injectable medications and medical consumables. Conduct monthly and weekly checks of emergency equipment. Monitor and manage medical stock levels. Manage expatriate consultation and hospitalization accounting and invoicing. Manage the DW medical imprest account. Maintain accurate records of medical financial and operational activities. Provide the SMO with monthly activity reports and annual statistics covering:

Medical activities. Referrals. Medical evacuations. Medical rescues. Significant medical events.

Maintain up-to-date medical activity records.

Follow up on the maintenance of all medical equipment and provide maintenance reports. Monitor and report on the medical gases network. Ensure ambulances are properly maintained and available for emergency response. Supervise ambulance utilization and ambulance drivers. Ensure emergency equipment remains operational and fit for purpose.

Conduct medical induction for expatriates and returning expatriates. Check the validity of AMC requirements and maintain records of fitness certificates. Promote awareness of hygiene and prevention of infectious diseases, including malaria. Support initiatives aimed at protecting employee health and wellbeing.

Organize and participate in  emergency response drills involving all relevant emergency response team members in Lagos. Organize debriefing sessions following each emergency drill. Ensure a high level of emergency medical response capability through continuous training and professional development. Organize and coordinate continuous medical education (CME) programmes for medical personnel at the Lagos Clinic. Ensure medical personnel maintain the required technical and emergency-care competencies.

Optimize the Lagos District medical team and assets to achieve maximum operational efficiency. Coordinate the Medical  Emergency Response Team. Support the SMO and other medical department heads in delivering effective medical services. Ensure medical personnel are appropriately trained and competent. Promote continuous improvement in emergency response and clinical operations.

The role operates within a demanding medical and emergency-response environment requiring high levels of preparedness, clinical competence and operational reliability.

Optimize the Lagos District medical team and assets for maximum efficiency. Ensure compliance with applicable medical regulations and professional standards. Promote best practices across medical operations. Support the achievement of subsidiary HSE objectives. Contribute to reducing the adverse health and wellbeing impacts of workplace incidents and accidents. Maintain effective coordination with internal medical teams, operational departments, external healthcare providers and regulatory bodies.

Key Accountabilities

Maintaining 24/7 emergency preparedness and response capability. Providing a high level of medical care in accordance with international standards. Ensuring the availability, procurement and effective management of medical equipment and supplies. Ensuring effective management of emergency drugs and consumables. Managing the medical imprest account. Ensuring appropriate medical evacuation and transfer arrangements. Maintaining accurate medical activity, inventory and operational records. Ensuring medical personnel under supervision are adequately trained and competent. Supporting compliance with medical, regulatory and HSE requirements.

Familiarize themselves with TEPNG emergency procedures and assigned emergency responsibilities. Carry out all responsibilities safely and in accordance with applicable HSE requirements. Promptly report incidents, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions or unsafe operations. Ensure all personnel under their supervision are adequately trained and aware of their HSE responsibilities. Continuously monitor compliance with HSE requirements within the medical team and clinic environment. Promote a strong safety culture and contribute to the achievement of HSE objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

Certified and registered Nurse Anesthetist. Valid professional registration/licensure. Valid BLS, ACLS and ITLS certifications. Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Minimum of 15 years' experience in:

Anesthesia. Emergency care. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) operations.

Minimum 5 years' experience working in an expatriate/international environment. Demonstrable expertise in difficult airway management. Proven experience in emergency medical response and patient stabilization. Experience in medical evacuation and emergency transfer coordination. Experience managing medical equipment, emergency drugs and clinical supplies. Experience leading or coordinating medical emergency response teams.

Advanced emergency care and resuscitation skills. Difficult airway management. Anesthesia and critical-care expertise. Medical emergency preparedness and response. Medical evacuation and rescue coordination. Clinical leadership and team supervision. Medical supply chain and inventory management. Strong organizational and administrative skills. Stakeholder coordination and communication. Decision-making under pressure. HSE awareness and compliance. Strong documentation and reporting skills. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and expatriate environment.

Not Specified. How to Apply

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