Family Physician at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES: 

• Provide round-the-clock medical care for all cases presented at the clinic, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
• Coordinate referrals to external healthcare facilities in liaison with the unit head, e.g. dental, obstetrics, surgery, etc. as the need arises.
• Conduct clinical investigations using advanced laboratory and diagnostic equipment.
• Monitor and assess the health impact of hazardous chemicals on staff involved in chemical handling or spraying activities.
• Participate in periodic medical screening exercises for IITA staff and community.
• Collaborate with the unit head in the discharge of clinical duties.
• Contribute health education and promotion articles to the institute’s bulletin, as assigned by the Head of the IITA Clinic.
• Facilitate/conduct relevant occupational health-related activities across various units as directed by the Head of Unit.
• Organize and lead in-house continuing medical education sessions for clinic staff, focusing on clinical competencies and customer service skills.
• Take weekdays and weekend calls.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

• MBBS/MB ChB or Post Graduate fellowship qualification in General Medical Practice (Family Medicine). The ideal candidate must have minimum of 10 years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Professional Registration with the Nigerian Medical Council is essential.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have broad experience in general medical practice including work in accident and emergency units.
• Be skilled in the intensive care management of various subspecialty medical problems.
• Be experienced in managing in-patient medical cases effectively.
• Be a qualified Family health Practitioner in a metropolitan city.
• Be proficient in the use of computers and medical software applications.
• Demonstrate strong humanistic qualities, including compassion, empathy, and patient-centered care.