International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Family Physician

THE ORGANIZATION:

IITA, is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of international Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the institute Headquarters, Ibadan.

POST TITLE:   Family Physician

(General Practitioner)

2-year renewable

JOB DUTIES:

Successful candidate will:

• Be part of the medical team which delivers comprehensive health care services for the Institute’s multicultural staff and their dependants;
• Be required to advise the Management on health promotion strategies and other related health issues;
• Investigate clinical problems with the use of a comprehensive high-tech laboratory and a multi-channel EEG machine;
• Be assisting the Head of the Medial Services in coordinating activities of other members of the health team,
• Give in-house continuing medical education and health preventive measures for about 2,000 staff members and their dependants;
• Communicate with various referral health centres;
• Plan health promotion strategy for the Institute;
• Coordinate activities of the medical team;
• Participate in the recruitment of staff into the medical unit;
• Act as the Head of IITA Clinic and perform any other administrative functions in the absence of the Head of Medical Services.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Candidate must have MBBS or MB ChB or MD plus recognized Post-graduate Medical Degree in Family Medicine or the equivalent of the American Board Certification in Family Medicine or British MRCGP,
• (Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners of the UK),
• Minimum of eight (8) years post specialization experience in General Medicine,
• Knowledge of clinical problems in multicultural community is desirable,
• Administrative skill is added advantage,
• Candidate must be sell motivated, disciplined and have a pleasant disposition,
• He/She must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

SALARY/REMUNERATION:

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

MODE OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

 

Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professionals referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the Personnel Manager, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria on or before 3RD January 2012.

These job vacancy can also be found on our website:

http://old.iita.org/cms/details/nrs_job_application.aspx

NOTE: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.