Medical Officer (Internship) at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer (Internship)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Full time

Description

• We are seeking motivated graduate intern to work in our Medical facility situated within IITA campus.

Terms of Reference

• Manage common medical, surgical, OB-GYN and pediatric conditions.
• Provide first aid for emergencies in trauma, communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases 
• Patient health education on hygiene, nutrition, lifestyle, family planning, disease prevention, etc.
• Arrange referrals to external health facilities in liaison with the Family Physician
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of specialist clinics
• Engage in relevant follow-up on patients in line with their clinical conditions
• Investigate clinical problems with the use of medical laboratory, and other diagnostic equipment
• Perform relevant point of care diagnostic testing
• Collaborate with the Family Physician & unit head in the discharge of clinical duties
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor/Management.

Requirements

• MBBS or MBCHB Degree
• Completion of NYSC medical practice
• Up-to-date annual medical practicing license 
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn and ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Salary / Benefits

• N450,000 per month
• More practical experience and exposure to real world medical cases and issues in patient care
• Mentorship and opportunity to contribute to patient care management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online