• Application Deadline: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Paediatric / Neonatal Intensivist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Summary

• The Neonatal intensivist is a member of the senior medical team and coordinates specialized care for patients with neonatal critical illnesses.


• He/she provides leadership and guidance in establishing the highest standards of care and ensuring optimal delivery of quality care in line with international best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Responsible for the clinical care of critically ill neonates admitted to ICU according to generally accepted standards.


• Ultrasound guided interventional procedures.


• Basic and Advanced Neonatal and Paediatric Life Support certification and abilities.


• Advanced Mechanical ventilation and High-frequency oscillatory ventilation management.


• Competencies in the operation and management of CRRT and Peritoneal dialysis in Paediatric patients.


• Hands on experience in management of various Neonatal and Paediatric Critical Care Patients, including Neurological Intensive Care, Cardiovascular Intensive care (post-operative cardiovascular patients, ECMO and ventricular assist devices), Heart Failure, Trauma Intensive Care, Surgical Intensive Care, Respiratory Therapy, ICU Nutrition, Infectious disease, Post Cardio - Thoracic surgery care, Pulmonary Hypertension ICU Management, and Right Heart Catheterization.


• Possess general medical knowledge and an understanding of how treatments affect different developmental growth stages


• Should be updated on the latest breakthroughs in the field of Neonatology and Paediatrics.


• Maintain detailed reports on each child and also report on their progress


• Coordinate with any other specialist the patient might be seeing


• Give medicines that are compatible with other medicines the patient is taking


• Advice patients on any alternative treatment they might be seeking


• Help the patient to fully recover from their illness and have the patient follow up even after they are okay as post-recovery treatment is considered important


• To communicate and cooperate with other medical staff and colleagues who wish to discuss other pertinent medical problems regarding neonates in other areas of the hospital.


• To be in charge specifically of ventilatory, circulatory fluid and nutritional therapy concerning the neonates and Paediatrics in the ICU.

Academics:

• Keeping abreast of the latest medical information through continuous medical education, formal education and personal professional development.


• Managing junior staff in the performance of their clinical duties


• Facilitate and make clinical & non-clinical presentations at hospital clinical meetings as assigned


• Observing and staying up-to-date with the laws and statutory codes of medical practice

Administrative:

• Participate in design and formulation of unit policies, SOPs and clinical pathways


• Performing other applicable tasks and duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.


• Membership of hospital committee as assigned


• Abiding by the hospital rules, protocols and standard practices.

Requisite Education, Experience, and Formal Training

• Basic Medical Training


• Residency Training and Specialty Fellowship in Paediatrics & Neonatology of either the West African College of Physicians (WACP) and/or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN);

OR

• Equivalent fellowship from recognized and accredited institutions in a country where you can obtain license to practice in Nigeria


• Relevant certifications in BLS, ACLS and PALS


• Post Fellowship Specialty knowledge and experience for up to 3 years


• Registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria with valid practice license.

Required Knowledge / Skills:

• Extra skills and experience in managing PICU cases


• Sympathetic bedside manners


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work long, flexible and on-call hours, often under pressure


• Ability to solve problems


• Effective decision-making and leadership skills


• Leadership skills


• Communication skills, compassion and a good bedside manner


• Drive to continue learning throughout career.


• Strong IT/computer skills


• Good practical skills


• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team


• A ‘cool head’ in emergency situations


• Respect for patients’ rights; Respect for colleagues and teamwork


• Professional and ethical.