About this Medical Officer Internship role at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)
We are seeking motivated graduate intern to work in our Medical facility situated within IITA campus, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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.
Benefits
- More practical experience and exposure to real world medical cases and issues in patient care
- Mentorship and opportunity to contribute to patient care management.