Pediatrician at St. Ruth Children's Research Hospital

St. Ruth Children's Research Hospital is a world-class, nonprofit institution dedicated to providing life-saving medical care and conducting groundbreaking research in pediatric cancer, sickle cell disease, and infectious diseases. We are building a center of excellence in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pediatrician 

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Pediatrician to join our founding clinical team in Abuja and help transform the future of pediatric healthcare.

Responsibilities
As a Pediatrician at St. Ruth Children’s Research Hospital, you will:

• Provide comprehensive medical care to pediatric patients aged 0–18 years.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of childhood illnesses, especially oncology, hematology, and infectious diseases.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pediatric oncologists, hematologists, nurses, and researchers.
• Participate in clinical trials and pediatric research projects.
• Educate and support families regarding child health, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and best practices.
• Supervise and mentor pediatric residents and fellows as part of our education mission.
• Uphold the hospital’s commitment to compassionate, equitable, and excellence-driven care.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Full registration and license to practice medicine in Nigeria.
• Residency training in Pediatrics (Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians [FWACP] or National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria [FMCPaed] is an advantage).
• Minimum of 2–5 years post-residency experience preferred.
• Previous experience in pediatric oncology, hematology, or infectious disease care (preferred but not mandatory).

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Clinical excellence in pediatric patient care.
• Compassionate, child- and family-centered approach.
• Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle complex cases with critical thinking and empathy.
• Interest in participating in research and clinical studies.
• Excellent communication skills with children, families, and colleagues.
• Passion for improving pediatric health outcomes in Nigeria and Africa.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@struthchildrenshospital.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.