Consultant Paediatrician

About this role

Bergstein Hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician. The role involves providing specialist paediatric consultations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans, managing both acute and chronic paediatric conditions, and coordinating follow-up care. You will order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform paediatric procedures within your scope, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care. Maintaining accurate medical records, educating families about diagnoses and care, and adhering to ethics and safety standards are required. The position supports the hospital’s patient-centred, standards-driven approach and aims to improve clinical services and outcomes.

What you would do

• Provide specialist consultations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans for paediatric patients.
• Manage patients with acute and chronic paediatric conditions and organise follow-up care.
• Request, interpret and review relevant diagnostic investigations.
• Perform specialist procedures within your competence.
• Collaborate with other consultants, nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date medical records.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, prevention and ongoing care.
• Uphold professional ethics, guidelines and patient safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of clinical services and patient outcomes.

What they are asking for

• Recognised medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Postgraduate specialist qualification in paediatrics.
• Current registration and a valid practising licence with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Relevant specialist registration and credentials as applicable.
• Demonstrable clinical experience in paediatrics.

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