Front Desk Officer Port Harcourt

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW a New, forward-looking Medical Diagnostic Centre - Cuanu Consult Limited is actively recruiting for a Front Desk Officer position in Port Harcourt. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 2 - 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in Port Harcourt

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Healthcare professionals including Front Desk Officer are essential service providers in Nigeria. This role contributes directly to community health, wellbeing, and the development of Nigeria's healthcare sector.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Front Desk Officer position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 2 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Medical / Healthcare sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Cuanu Consult Limited - Our client, a new, forward-looking medical diagnostic centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Front Desk Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers  Job Description

We are recruiting experienced professionals who are passionate about excellence, technology, quality, customer experience and building efficient healthcare systems from the ground up. The Front Desk Officer will serve as the first point of contact for patients, corporate clients, healthcare professionals and visitors, ensuring a professional, efficient and patient-centred experience.

Key responsibilities include

Welcome patients and visitors professionally and courteously. Register patients and verify relevant demographic and service information. Schedule appointments and coordinate patient flow. Receive telephone calls, WhatsApp enquiries and other customer communications through approved channels. Provide accurate information about available laboratory services, procedures, turnaround times and payment processes within authorised scope. Generate or confirm test requests and ensure correct patient information is captured. Use the LIMS for patient registration and other front-desk workflows where applicable. Coordinate with phlebotomy, laboratory, accounts and other departments to facilitate smooth patient movement. Manage queues and communicate expected waiting times professionally. Receive and resolve routine patient enquiries and complaints, escalating complex issues appropriately. Maintain confidentiality of patient information. Coordinate collection or communication of approved reports according to facility procedures. Support corporate/HMO patient documentation and verification. Maintain accurate front-desk records. Ensure the reception area remains professional, organised and welcoming. Support payment and billing processes in coordination with the Cashier/Accounts team. Follow customer service standards and facility SOPs.

Bachelor's Degree particularly in Health Information Management or a related discipline. 2–5 years' experience as a Front Desk Officer, preferably in a clinic, medical laboratory or hospital. Training and certification inCustomer Serviceis an advantage. Demonstrable customer-service experience is an advantage. Experience using LIMS/HIMS is an advantage. Healthcare front-office experience is strongly preferred.

Excellent customer-service skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Professional telephone and reception etiquette. Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds. Strong computer literacy. Ability to use LIMS/HIMS is an advantage. Good data-entry skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to multitask in a busy healthcare environment. Good complaint-handling and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Professional appearance and conduct. Strong teamwork and coordination skills.

Salary: N150,000 monthly. HMO and Pension applicable.

9th September, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should their applications to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Front Desk Officer - PH" as the subject of the mail.

Application Instructions

Send a cover letter in the body of the email. Clearly state their full name and WhatsApp number. Attach their CV as a PDF document. Use the relevant job title + PH.