General Practitioner (Medical Doctor – MD)

Job Description

General Practitioner (Medical Doctor – MD)

Asakami Medical Office Practice

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

About the Position

Asakami Medical Office Practice is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and detail-oriented General Practitioner (MD) to join its team.

The successful candidate will play a dual role, combining clinical responsibilities with medical insurance administration. The position involves providing quality primary healthcare services while supporting medical insurance operations, including claims review, pre-authorization, medical documentation, and coordination with insurance providers, and healthcare institutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified medical doctor or an early-career professional interested in developing expertise at the intersection of clinical practice and medical insurance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Conduct patient consultations, medical assessments, and physical examinations to establish initial diagnoses.

• Prescribe appropriate medications and recommend necessary laboratory and diagnostic investigations.

• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic results and provide appropriate clinical guidance.

• Refer patients to specialist consultants when necessary and coordinate follow-up care.

• Ensure patient care is delivered professionally, ethically, and in accordance with applicable clinical standards.

Medical Insurance Operations

• Review and process medical insurance claims, pre-authorization requests, and supporting medical documentation.

• Assess and document medical necessity in accordance with clinical standards and applicable insurance policies.

• Liaise with insurance companies and third-party administrators (TPAs) to facilitate patient coverage and resolve claims-related queries.

• Support medical coding, billing clarification, and insurance documentation processes.

• Coordinate insurance approvals and documentation for specialist referrals and diagnostic procedures.

Medical Records and Documentation

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

• Ensure clinical records and insurance documentation meet applicable professional, regulatory, and administrative requirements.

• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient medical information.

• Support continuous improvement in clinical documentation and medical insurance workflows.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a recognized university.

• Must possess a valid and active professional practicing license issued by the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MoH).

Experience

• Fresh graduate to one year of post-internship professional experience.

Additional Competencies

• An interest in or basic understanding of medical insurance operations, claims management, medical coding, or healthcare administration will be an advantage.

• Strong clinical assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-care skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate medical documentation.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Fluency in both Amharic and English.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit the following documents:

1. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

2. Copy of a valid professional practicing license.

3. Cover letter expressing their interest in the position.

Email: uib.hiring@gmail.com