Pediatrician Job at Olan Comprehensive Healthcare Center, Lagos

Olan Comprehensive Healthcare Centers was established in August, 2005 by Dr. Soyoola. His interest in medicine started at a young age. Olan Comprehensive Healthcare Center sees patients for primary care and ob/gyn needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pediatrician
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Brief

• The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of children’s diseases and epidemiology as well as the established examination procedures for infants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
• 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 pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences
• 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

Education Requirements

• Medical Degree with specialization in pediatrics
• Valid license to practice medicine

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 3 years in Healthcare & Nursing Jobs
• Proven experience as a pediatrician
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems
• Active listener, patient and calm
• Outstanding diagnostic and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communications skills
• In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases
• Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques
• Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@olanhealthcare.com

Application Deadline  9th May, 2019.