About the Role
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) is inviting applications from qualified and ambitious medical professionals for the Junior Residency Training Programme in Anaesthesia. As a leading federal tertiary health institution in Nigeria, we are committed to providing world-class postgraduate medical training, cutting-edge clinical exposure, and a supportive learning environment designed to shape the future of specialized healthcare. This comprehensive training programme leads to the prestigious Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCN) and the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) or West African College of Physicians (FWACP).
Key Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive clinical care and anaesthetic services to patients under the supervision of consultant anaesthetists.
- Participate actively in theatre management, intensive care unit (ICU) operations, and emergency resuscitation procedures.
- Engage in academic activities, including departmental seminars, mortality reviews, journal clubs, and clinical case presentations.
- Conduct research projects relevant to the field of anaesthesiology and critical care medicine.
- Maintain accurate medical records and adhere strictly to professional ethics and hospital safety protocols.
- Participate in emergency on-call duties and other clinical assignments as scheduled by the department.
- Possess an MBBS or MBChB Degree or an equivalent recognized medical qualification.
- Hold a full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) alongside a current practicing license.
- Provide evidence of completion, exemption, or exclusion from the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
- Possessing a pass in the relevant primary examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African Postgraduate Medical College is an added advantage but not compulsory.
- Competitive remuneration structured under the federal public service salary scheme (CONMESS 03 Step 02).
- Access to structured professional mentorship from renowned medical consultants and specialists.
- Extensive hands-on clinical experience in a major tertiary health and research facility.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and academic advancement.