# Medical Officer

> International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) · Ibadan, Nigeria · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-12

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** NRS

## Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria Nationals for the position below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.  
  
**Position: Medical Officer**

**Duration: 6 months’ renewable                                        Location: Ibadan**

**DUTIES**

-   Manage common medical, surgical, OB-GYN and pediatric conditions
-   Provide first aid for emergencies in trauma, communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases
-   Set up intravenous infusion as the need arises
-   Patient health education on hygiene, nutrition, lifestyle, family planning, disease prevention, etc.
-   Collaborate with nurses to create educational content for health seminars
-   Facilitate / conduct relevant occupational health related activities in liaison with the Occupational health team and as directed by the unit head
-   Arrange referrals to external health facilities in liaison with the Family Physician
-   Assist with scheduling and coordination of specialist clinics
-   Engage in relevant follow-up on patients in line with their clinical conditions
-   Investigate clinical problems with the use of medical laboratory, and other diagnostic equipment
-   Perform relevant point of care diagnostic testing
-   Collaborate with the Family Physician & unit head in the discharge of clinical duties
-   Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

## Requirements

**QUALIFICATION**

MBBS/MBChB with a current annual medical practising licence and a minimum of five (5) years of clinical practice experience in standard medical facilities, covering outpatient, inpatient, and paediatric care.

**COMPETENCIES**

The ideal candidate must have:

-   Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure
-   Be able to carry out basic clinical and point of care procedures Computer Literacy

## Benefits

**REMUNERATION:**

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

### Closing Date: 19 August 2026

**METHOD OF APPLICATION:**

Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft Word format to the IITA website: [https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs](https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs) no later than One Week from the date of this publication.

_**IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.**_

## Apply

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