PAEDIATRICIAN

Remuneration: N36,000,000 – N54,000,000 pa + additional operational benefits (based on skills and experience)

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos.

Reports to: Head of Department, Paediatrics and Child Health

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Consultant Paediatrician to join our Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical care to paediatric inpatients and outpatients, lead ward rounds, supervise junior medical staff, contribute to the hospital’s immunisation and community child health programmes, and participate in departmental research and teaching activities. The role demands fellowship-level clinical expertise, strong family communication skills, and a commitment to evidence-based paediatric practice in a resource-appropriate Nigerian setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead daily ward rounds on the paediatric inpatient ward, neonatal unit, and high-dependency unit

Conduct specialist outpatient paediatric clinics including general paediatrics, sickle cell disease clinic, and well-child developmental surveillance

Manage acute paediatric emergencies including severe malaria, meningitis, respiratory failure, sickle cell crises, and sepsis

Supervise and provide clinical training to resident doctors, medical officers, and nursing staff

Perform and supervise paediatric procedures including lumbar punctures, IV access in neonates, neonatal resuscitation, and pleural aspiration

Coordinate multidisciplinary management with surgery, cardiology, neurology, dietetics, physiotherapy, and social work departments

Implement and oversee the National Immunisation Programme schedule within the hospital’s outpatient setting

Prepare clinical reports, discharge summaries, and medico-legal documentation to required standards

Contribute to departmental research activities and present at clinical governance and academic meetings

Participate in 24-hour on-call rota for paediatric and neonatal emergencies as scheduled

REQUIREMENTS

MBBS or MBChB from a recognised university, registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)

Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians (FWACP) in Paediatrics or Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCP) in Paediatrics

Valid Annual Practising Licence from MDCN

Completed NYSC or valid exemption certificate

Minimum of two years post-fellowship clinical experience

Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP) or Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Strong clinical knowledge of common Nigerian paediatric disease presentations including malaria, sickle cell disease, tuberculosis, and malnutrition

DESIRED SKILLS

Sub-specialty training or interest in neonatology, paediatric neurology, or paediatric haematology

Experience with DHIS2 or other health information management systems

Research publications in peer-reviewed journals

Familiarity with donor-funded health programme reporting

Membership of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN)

Demonstrated teaching experience with medical students or resident doctors

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualification

Annual performance review with clear progression criteria

Continuing Medical Education (CME) support including conference attendance funding

Modern facilities and collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment

Contributory pension scheme in line with the Pension Reform Act

HMO health insurance coverage for the doctor and dependents

Opportunity to contribute to teaching, research, and departmental leadership

Kindly furnish us with your updated resume in Word Format to: info@crystalblendng.com