About the Role
The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) is inviting applications from qualified and motivated medical professionals for the Junior Residency Training Programme in Orthodontics and Child Dental Health. This prestigious training leads to the award of Fellowships of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCN), the West African College of Physicians (FWACP), or the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS), providing exceptional clinical exposure and academic development in a premier federal tertiary health institution in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive dental and orthodontic care to pediatric and adult patients under expert supervision.
- Participate actively in departmental clinics, ward rounds, seminars, and multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
- Conduct relevant clinical research and case presentations as required by the postgraduate training curriculum.
- Maintain accurate patient medical records and adhere strictly to hospital safety and professional ethics protocols.
- Fulfill rotational postings and training requirements stipulated by the relevant medical colleges.
- Possession of an MBBS or MBChB degree, or an equivalent medical qualification from a recognized institution.
- Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) along with a valid current practicing license.
- Evidence of successful 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.
- Competitive remuneration package in line with Federal Public Service standards for tertiary health institutions.
- Structured professional advancement and mentorship from leading specialists in orthodontics and child dental health.
- Access to robust clinical facilities and a rich learning environment geared toward specialist fellowship attainment.