Consultant Pediatrician

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
• Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
• Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)
• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures
• Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.
• Keep abreast of advancements in Paediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences
• Will ensure the implementation of all the approved policies and procedures, rules, regulations, protocols and guidelines, clinical pathways that guide and support the provision of clinical services.
• Will direct and coordinate. activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff in his/her patient care.
• Will contribute to the development of policies and procedures as part of the continuous quality improvement of his/ her department
• Will serve on Departmental / Hospital Committees as requested

Requirements:

• Postgraduate or equivalent qualification, based on residency training program, preferably with a fellowship accepted by Nigeria council for Healthcare Specialties.
  

Required Skills, Experience & Competencies

• Graduate of a medical school recognized by the medical council of the country of origin with completion of appropriate internship and residency programs.
• At least five (5) years of practice in his / her specialty after obtaining the higher degree in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
• Subspecialty degree or structured subspecialty training preferred.
• Excellent clinical/ technical skills in his/ her specialty.
• Knowledge of International / National Healthcare Standards.
• Computer Literate/ better knowledge of MS Microsoft Word.
• Excellent written and spoken English