IITA Head – Medical Unit Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

IITA Head – Medical Unit Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. IITA Nigeria looking for “Head – Medical Unit”. Applicants with a MBBS or MBBCH from an accredited institution may apply on or before 05 September 2022.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a nonprofit organisation that works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture, with the ultimate goals of reducing hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.

IITA Head – Medical Unit Jobs 2022

The IITA has published a job vacancy announcement on 24 August 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Head – Medical Unit to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Recruiter	International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Position	Head – Medical Unit
Location	Abuja, Nigeria
Country	Nigeria
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	MBBS or MBBCH from an accredited institution
Experience Required	at least 15 years
Application Deadline	05 September 2022

IITA Job Vacancy 2022

Job Purpose: We are looking for a highly experienced medical practitioner, with relevant work experience in an international, multicultural organization or company, and in Nigeria.

The Head, Medical Unit, reporting to the Head of Human Resources, will be responsible for managing and providing leadership to the Medical Unit to ensure provision of qualitative medical services to IITA staff and dependents within and outside the headquarters.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the Medical Unit of IITA.
• Provide leadership and direction on health and safety activities across IITA.
• Coordinate the provision of quality medical services to staff & the dependents at the headquarters and other stations outside headquarters.
• Develop, review, update and facilitate the implementation of IITA medical policy.
• Provide a wide range of outpatient pediatrics, medical, surgical, and gynecological services.
• Perform and supervise call duties for medical emergencies.
• Facilitate referral of cases for medical attention when the need arises.
• Coordinate, vet and approve the ordering of drugs, nursing items, medical laboratory items and other medical consumables needed for prompt medical service delivery at the clinic.
• Vet and approve medical reimbursement/advance requests within the institute’s medical policy.
• Collaborate with external medical facilities for effective medical service delivery to IITA staff.
• Facilitate the education of IITA staff on health promotion practices and prevention of preventable communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• Facilitate pre-employment and routine medical screening exercises for early detection of diseases and prevention of complications.

Qualification:

• MBBS or MBBCH from an accredited institution plus broad medical knowledge with a Valid Medical Practice License.

Post Graduate Studies:

• A Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Health Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA) or an equivalent from a recognized institution would be an advantage.
• Specialized training in Family Medicine, General Medical Practice or related clinical fields.

Core Competencies:

• Relevant work experience of at least 15 years, with at least 6 years in a leadership position, in an international, multicultural organization or company, with experience in Nigeria.
• Proven leadership and excellent organizational skills, able to handle patient-facing responsibilities as efficiently as the administrative aspects of the role.
• Fluency in English with good written and verbal communication skills; capable of effectively communicating across multiple levels of the Organization and translating medical issues into layman’s terms for the benefit of patients and families. Excellent knowledge and experience in clinical supervision and program management.
• Excellent knowledge of standards (g. ISO, SafeCare) and regulations for the clinical field
• Good interpersonal skills, able to maintain a professional but friendly demeanor.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
• Sound emotional intelligent skills and cultural sensitivity; committed to working with shared leadership and various functional teams.
• Excellent coaching skills, guide and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities: capable of handling several issues at the same time to deliver results and meet desired deadlines.
• Committed and reliable, and having the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with Gender, Diversity and Inclusion (GDI) awareness and understanding

Other Details

• Contract Type: Full Time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Salary: negotiable
• Application Process: Online

How to Apply IITA Head – Medical Unit Jobs 2022

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

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The Closing Date: 05 September 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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