Medical students posted to the department are taught how to clerk and carry out physical and mental state examinations, psychometric and psychological testing and laboratory investigations of mentally ill patients admitted to the psychiatric ward. Medical students take part in clinical management of patients both at the out patients’ clinic and on the ward. They also take part in crisis intervention of severely disturbed psychiatric patients and in Consultation-Liaison of patients referred from other clinical departments of the hospital. There are collaborations with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Prisons, and institutions for mentally-handicapped children, geriatric institutions, and Primary Health Care Centers to observe the extent of psychiatric problems in the society and how they are managed. Medical students are taught forensic psychiatry in order to expose them to the Lunacy Law and the proposed Mental Health Policy.
At the end of the 500 Level students’ clerkship in psychiatry, they should be able to:
Tenure and Age Limit
The appointments are for an initial term of two (2) years, renewable for another two (2) years based on
satisfactory performance and eligibility. Applicants must not be more than 61 years of age by 1st October
2025.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronic (PDF) copies of the following documents:
1. A formal application letter stating the position applied for.
2. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates (including O’Level, First Degree, Master’s,
and professional qualifications).
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV) including:
• Full Name (surname first, in CAPITAL letters)
• Contact Information (address, phone number, email)
• Educational and professional qualifications (with dates)
• Employment history (with responsibilities, achievements, and dates)
• List of publications (if applicable)
• Names and contact details (phone and email) of three referees who can attest to your professional
and academic capabilities.
4. A Vision Statement (maximum of two pages) outlining your vision and strategy for the role.
Submission Instructions
• All application materials should be sent electronically to: provost@lasucom.edu.ng
• Confidential referee reports should be sent directly to the same email address by the referees.
Submission Deadline
All applications must be received within six (6) weeks of the publication date.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
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