Consultant (Paediatrics)

Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria was established in 1993 as one of the pioneer Federal Medical Centre in Nigeria. The hospital is located on 58.4 hectares of land and is the only Federal tertiary health facility and referral hospital in Ondo State. The hospital was originally built by then Ondo state government but was taken over by the Federal Government in 1989 and in line with the Federal Government policy establishing a Federal Medical Centre in states without a Federal Teaching hospital, the hospital was made a Federal Medical Centre with the pioneer Board and Medical Director appointed in June, 1993. Since its establishment it has witness tremendous growth in terms of infrastructures and personnel. It currently has a total of 350 bed space with about 85% occupancy. It is equipped with modern laboratory and radiological diagnostic facilities including a well-equipped molecular laboratory for the diagnosis of infectious diseases like Lassa fever, COVID-19 and cholera. Federal Medical Centre, Owo is a centre of excellence in the management of infectious diseases like Lassa fever and COVID-19 disease. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Consultant (Paediatrics)

Location: Owo, Ondo

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS / MBChB) and Fellowship of National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria or West Africa College of Surgeon / Physician. He / she must be registered with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. Evidence of possession of current practising licence is essential. Salary Grade CONMESS 06. Conditions of Service As applicable in other Tertiary Health Institutions in Nigeria.