Consultant PeadiatrIcian at DEDA Hospital

Purpose of Position

• To provide high standard of clinical care and expertise in assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients in pediatrics.
• To be actively Involved in continuous quality improvement activities of department and hospital to achieve the goals of Deda Hospital

Reports to

MD/CEO, Clinical Director, Admin Director

Direct Report

Consultants, Medical Doctors, head of Nurses, Nurses, Head Clinical Lab, Head Pharmacy, QA & QC, HR

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
• Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
• Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)
• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures
• Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)
• Keep abreast of advancements in Paediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences
• Will ensure the implementation of all the approved policies and procedures, rules, regulations, protocols and guidellnes, clinical pathways that guide and support the provision of clinical services.
• Will direct and coordinate. activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff in his/her patient care.
• Will contribute to the development of policies and procedures as part of the continuous quality improvement of his/ her department.
• Will serve on Departmental / Hospital Committees as requested

Educational Qualification

• Postgraduate or equivalent qualification, based on residency training program, preferably with a fellowship accepted by Nigeria council for Healthcare Specialties.