Paediatric / Neonatal Intensivist at Anadach Group Full Time

Anadach Group is currently looking for a paediatric / neonatal intensivist for immedate employment. Interested persons are expected to apply. Kindys glad  go through the full details of this position below:

Job Title: Paediatric / Neonatal Intensivist

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department/Division: Paediatrics / Neonatology
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

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

Application Closing Date
19th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] quoting “Paediatric / Neonatal Intensivist” as subject of the email

Note

• Candidates will be assessed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Further enquiries should be sent to [email protected]