Medical Officer

About the role

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is looking for a qualified Medical Officer to deliver comprehensive clinical services at its headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. The position is a six‑month fixed‑term role, renewable based on performance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage common medical, surgical, obstetric‑gynecologic and pediatric conditions.
• Provide first‑aid and emergency care for trauma, communicable and non‑communicable diseases.
• Set up intravenous infusions and perform point‑of‑care diagnostic testing.
• Deliver health education on hygiene, nutrition, family planning and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with nurses to develop educational content for health seminars.
• Coordinate occupational health activities and arrange referrals to external facilities.
• Assist with scheduling specialist clinics and follow‑up care.

Required profile

• MBBS/MBChB with a current annual medical practising licence.
• Minimum five years of clinical practice covering outpatient, inpatient and paediatric care.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Computer literacy.

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary with attractive benefits.
• Excellent working conditions on a pleasant campus environment.