Medical Officer Internship

About the role

We are looking for a motivated recent medical graduate to join our medical facility on the IITA campus in Ibadan. This internship offers hands‑on experience across a range of clinical areas, including primary care, emergency response, and patient education.

Key responsibilities

• Manage common medical, surgical, OB‑GYN and pediatric conditions.
• Provide first aid for emergencies, trauma, communicable and non‑communicable diseases.
• Deliver patient health education on hygiene, nutrition, lifestyle, family planning and disease prevention.
• Arrange referrals to external health facilities in liaison with the Family Physician.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of specialist clinics.
• Conduct follow‑up on patients according to clinical needs.
• Investigate clinical problems using medical laboratory and diagnostic equipment.
• Perform point‑of‑care diagnostic testing.
• Collaborate with the Family Physician and unit head in clinical duties.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor or management.

Required profile

• MBBS or MBCHB degree.
• Completion of NYSC medical practice.
• Current annual medical practicing licence.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn and ability to follow through on tasks.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Required skills

What we offer

• Practical experience with real‑world medical cases.
• Mentorship from experienced clinicians.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to patient care management.