Family Physician at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2018-0017
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Manage all medical issues presented to the clinic, 24hours/day and 7 days/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/ 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/promotion articles in the institute bulletin as maybe 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;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor/Management.

Qualification

• MBBS or MB ChB plus a post graduate fellowship qualification in General Medical Practice (Family Medicine) must be a registered member of the Nigerian Medical Council with at least Ten (10) years' experience in the following:
  • General medical practice including accident and emergency unit
  • Intensive care management of various subspecialty medical problems
    • In-patient medical problems
    • Family Health practice in a metropolitan city.

Competencies:

• Computer literacy, humanism, compassion and empathy are essential for this position.
• Commitment to high ethical standards for personal and professional conduct.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.