Consultant, Paediatrics - Warri

About the role

The Consultant, Paediatrics provides specialist medical care for infants, children and adolescents in outpatient, inpatient and referral settings in Warri. The consultant independently assesses, diagnoses and manages complex paediatric conditions, gives senior clinical guidance, supervises and trains junior medical staff and contributes to clinical governance and patient safety. The position reports to the Head of Department, Obstetrics & Gynaecology / Paediatrics.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage paediatric patients, including complex and high-risk cases, and lead the management of acute and chronic childhood illnesses and paediatric emergencies
• Give specialist consultations, second opinions and clinical guidance to senior medical officers, medical officers and trainees
• Supervise, mentor and train junior medical staff, and coordinate patient care across outpatient clinics, wards, emergency services and referral pathways
• Monitor patient progress, review treatment outcomes and ensure follow-up and continuity of care
• Take part in multidisciplinary case reviews, clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety, infection prevention and control and adherence to clinical protocols
• Maintain accurate clinical records, coding and reporting, and support HMO and managed-care processes
• Keep MDCN registration, annual practising licence and continuing professional development up to date

Required profile

• MBBS or MBChB from a recognised institution, completed housemanship/internship and NYSC (or valid exemption)
• Recognised postgraduate specialist fellowship in Paediatrics, registered with the MDCN
• Minimum of 5 years of post-fellowship specialist experience
• Desirable: additional postgraduate qualifications, subspecialty training, membership of professional associations, and experience in multispecialty or public-sector hospitals

Required skills

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making in emergencies and high-risk cases
• Evidence-based diagnosis, treatment planning and patient monitoring
• Clinical leadership, supervision, mentoring and multidisciplinary coordination
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, infection prevention and clinical audit
• Proficiency in clinical documentation, reporting and hospital information systems

Applications are made by sending an updated CV and professional credentials to the employer's recruitment contact, with the subject line "Consultant, Paediatrics - Warri".