About the Role
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) is inviting applications from suitably qualified medical graduates for its prestigious Junior Residency Training Programme in Ophthalmology. This comprehensive training position is designed to equip ambitious medical professionals with advanced clinical skills and specialized knowledge, leading to the prestigious Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCN) or the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) / West African College of Physicians (FWACP). As part of our renowned institution, you will work alongside leading medical experts, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures within a world-class teaching hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive eye care services, including patient consultations, diagnoses, and treatment under the supervision of consultant ophthalmologists.
- Participate actively in departmental ward rounds, clinics, surgeries, and emergency call duties.
- Engage in medical research, academic presentations, morbidity and mortality meetings, and continuous professional development activities.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient medical records in compliance with hospital standards.
- Mentor medical students and junior staff while fulfilling all academic and clinical milestones required by the relevant postgraduate medical colleges.
- Must possess an MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
- Must possess full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) along with a current practicing license.
- Evidence of completion, exemption, or exclusion from the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
- A pass in the relevant primary examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African Postgraduate Medical College is an added advantage but not strictly compulsory.
- Demonstrated passion for ophthalmology and a strong commitment to clinical excellence and research.
- Competitive remuneration package structured in accordance with the Federal Public Service and Federal Tertiary Health Institutions in Nigeria.
- Compensation aligned with CONMESS 03 Step 02 salary scale.
- Unmatched professional growth, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities in a leading Nigerian teaching hospital.
- Access to robust clinical resources, modern medical equipment, and an intellectually stimulating academic healthcare environment.