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.
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