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: Family Physician
Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2023-001
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Duties
- Manage all medical problems presented to the clinic, 24hours a day, and 7 days a week.
- Arrange referrals to other outside health facilities in liaison with the unit head e.g., dental, obstetrics, surgery etc., as the need arises.
- Investigate clinical problems with the use of comprehensive high-tech laboratory, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Monitor the effect of dangerous chemicals on staff working as chemical handlers and sprayers.
- Participate in the medical screening exercise for IITA staff and community.
- Collaborate with the Unit Head in the discharge of clinical duties.
- Publish health education and promotion articles in the institute bulletin as assigned by the Head, IITA Clinic.
- Facilitate / conduct relevant occupational health related activities for different units as directed by the unit head.
- Organize in-house continuing medical education of the entire clinic staff on clinical skills and relevant customer relation skills.
- Take weekdays and weekend calls.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification
MBBS or MB ChB plus a post graduate fellowship qualification in General Medical Practice (Family Medicine) and must be a registered member of the Nigerian Medical Council with a minimum of eight (8) years’ postgraduate and working experience in at least 3 of the following:
- General medical practice including accident and emergency unit.
- Intensive care management of various subspecialty medical problems.
- Many years of experience in in-patient medical problems.
- Family health practice in a metropolitan city.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be computer literate, compassionate and have empathy.
- Be committed to high ethical standards for personal and professional conduct.
Remuneration
- We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
24th January, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Click here for more information (PDF)
Note
- Interested applicants should complete the online application through the link above attaching detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
- The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
- IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
- While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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