Vacancies: Consultant Paediatrician, Senior Registrar –Paediatrics, Experienced Medical Officers
Our client is a New Hospital located in Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria, built and equipped according to world-class international standards and being developed to be one of the world’s foremost pediatric health-care institutions. The Hospital aims to be Nigeria’s leading health-care centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care and research.
To successfully achieve this aim, the Board has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various positions within the Hospital. Successful medical candidates will be trained to use modern equipment and current literature to deliver evidence-based health-care.
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for exceptional, highly motivated, energetic and result-oriented individuals to step up and make a difference. Immediate opportunities exist in the following areas:
Position: Consultant Paediatrician (OH 001)
Reporting to the Chief Medical Director, the successful candidate will have responsibility for managing outpatient and inpatient care, medical research and monitoring members of the medical team. A key component of this role will be to promote patient quality and safety, drive learning and innovation and institute systems for monitoring and improving client satisfaction.
Key Requirements:
- Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians, Paediatrics Section or Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Paediatrics Section.
- Registration as a Specialist of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
- Experience in managing common paediatric problems and sick newborn infants.
- Experience of working in a modern Neonatal unit, equipped with relevant electronic monitoring and respiratory support facilities, will be an advantage.
- Experience in teaching/monitoring doctors and medical/nursing students.
- Good interpersonal and professional communication ski/Is.
Position: Senior Registrar, Paediatrics (OH 002)
Reporting to the Consultant, the successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist medical services to patients. He/she will also provide leadership training and supervision, for doctors in training’ health service medical practitioners and other health and promote quality and client satisfaction in Collaboration with the Consultant.
Key Requirements
- Part 1 of the West African College of Physicians (Paediatrics) or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (Paediatrics).
- Registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
- Experience in managing common paediatric problems and sick newborn infants.
- Experience of working in a modern Neonatal unit, equipped with relevant electronic monitoring and respiratory support facilities, will be an advantage.
- Experience in teaching/monitoring doctors and medical/ nursing students.
- Good interpersonal and professional communication skills.
Position: Experienced Medical Officers (OH 003)
Reporting to the Senior Registrar, the successful candidates will be responsible for providing 24-hour medical cover and immediate first line resuscitation to hospital patients, visitors and staff. They will also assist in the routine management of patients and provide back-up support to the Senior Registrar and Consultant.
Key responsibilities will be to:
- Provide routine and emergency medical services during hours of duty.
- Work in conjunction with the other Medical Officers to deliver 24 –hour service to the Hospital.
- Conduct routine ward rounds and ensure that patients are adequately attended to.
- Maintain proper patient documentation using appropriate tools and methods.
- Maintain and develop the highest evidence based clinical and professional standards.
- Conduct research and make presentations during clinical audits and other quality improvement and capacity building sessions.
- Keep abreast of new developments, skills, technology, and current literature in order to initiate and respond to changes in the work environment.
Key Requirements
- A good MBBS degree from a recognized university.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in a hospital providing paediatric services including in-patient and emergency.
- Registration with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
- Experience working in a Paediatrics and Neonatal unit will be an advantage.
- Proven ability to manage pressure and respond promptly to Hospital emergencies.
- Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and communication skills.
All employees will have a responsibility for safeguarding the children in the course of their daily duties.
How to Apply:
To apply, please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Micros Word document, saved with your full names with appropriate job code) to us at recruitment@hcp-ng.com not later than 22nd August 2013.
Applications not submitted in the correct format will be disqualified.
Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.
All applications will be treated in confidence.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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