Conducting thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
Examining sick children and reaching an informed diagnosis
Prescribing medications and giving detailed instructions for administration
Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms
Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history
Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities. Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)
Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures
Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)
Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences
Requirements
Medical Degree (M.B.B.S)
Must possess a valid practicing licence with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria