Surgeon (General, Plastic, Orthopaedic, ENT, etc) at Edo State Government

Job Code: PEXP39

Details

• The Edo State Government is carrying out a Public Service Transformation and Enhancement Project as part of its Institutional Reform Agenda. The Project is designed to develop the Human and Organizational capabilities required to deliver efficient services to the people of Edo State, and to Make Edo Great Again.
• The services of talented experienced professionals are required to fill the above position in the Service, support the implementation of the transformation programme and to contribute to embedding the new ways of working.
• Candidates who possess the required qualifications, experience and skills and would like to join us on this exciting and challenging Transformation Journey are invited to apply. Serving Civil Servants seeking a higher challenge may also apply. The eligibility requirements and job specifications are as below:

Duties

• Working in close proximity with a surgical team, lead the conduct of scheduled and emergency surgeries in their areas of specialization, maintaining the sterile field and monitoring the patient’s condition, ensuring that the surgical team is working at peak performance. Manage post-operative recovery and follow-up care

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Basic Medical Degree (MBBS, MBBCh or equivalent); must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), possess a current practicing license and be certified by the West African College of Surgeons or National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria or other specialist certification bodies and must have a minimum of 10 years relevant experience, including at least 2 years as a Surgeon with specialization in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery or ENT or Orthopaedic Surgery. Additional qualifications may be an added advantage.

General Requirements:

• Candidates must possess the minimum academic and professional requirements for the role as stated above. Unless otherwise stated, a minimum of a second-class lower degree is required and candidate must have completed the mandatory NYSC program (where applicable). Additional educational or professional qualifications may be an added advantage.
• Candidates must also be computer literate, technology savvy, and possess good Interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to work effectively in teams.
• Successful Candidates will work in a Public Service Department or Agency that offers robust, challenging job opportunities, diverse working culture that values teamwork and leverages technology in delivering high-quality services to the people of Edo State. Responsibilities will include:
  • Contributing to the implementation of the Transformation Agenda
  • Participate through teamwork in contributing to the goals and objectives of the Ministry they are assigned
• Candidates applying as experienced professionals must not be more than 50 years of age by December 31, 2020.