The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries.
Duties:
- Manage all medical problems presented to the clinic, 24hours a day, and 7 days a week.
- Arrange referrals to other outside health facilities in liaison with the unit head e.g., dental, obstetrics, surgery etc., as the need arises.
- Investigate clinical problems with the use of comprehensive high-tech laboratory, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Monitor the effect of dangerous chemicals on staff working as chemical handlers and sprayers.
- Participate in the medical screening exercise for IITA staff and community.
- Collaborate with the Unit Head in the discharge of clinical duties.
- Publish health education and promotion articles in the institute bulletin as assigned by the Head, IITA Clinic.
- Facilitate / conduct relevant occupational health related activities for different units as directed by the unit head.
- Organize in-house continuing medical education of the entire clinic staff on clinical skills and relevant customer relation skills.
- Take weekdays and weekend calls.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification:
- MBBS or MB ChB plus a post graduate fellowship qualification in General Medical Practice (Family Medicine) and must be a registered member of the Nigerian Medical Council with a minimum of eight (8) years’ postgraduate and working experience in at least 3 of the following:
- General medical practice including accident and emergency unit.
- Intensive care management of various subspecialty medical problems.
- Many years of experience in in-patient medical problems.
- Family health practice in a metropolitan city.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Be computer literate, compassionate and have empathy.
- Be committed to high ethical standards for personal and professional conduct.
Remuneration:
- We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.iita.org.
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