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Family Physician at IITA – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

  • Job Type Contract
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 10 years
  • Location Oyo
  • City Ibadan
  • Job Field Medical / Healthcare&nbsp

Family Physician at IITA – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Family Physician

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.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to IITA – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on jobs.workable.com to apply

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