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Paediatrics
Overview
Mission
To promote the restoration and maintenance of the health and well-being of children.
Vision
To be the hallmark for quality child and adolescent care in Kogi State and Nigeria at large.
Core values
Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, knowledge and Understanding.
The Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja, Nigeria serves as the major referral centre for primary and secondary health centres in Kogi state and the neighbouring states. The Centre is a 300bed capacity hospital out of which 55 are Paediatric. Of these, the EPU has 10 bed spaces, the SCBU has 18 bed spaces, the PMW has 15 bed spaces and the PSU has 12 bed spaces.
Staff
Consultant Paediatricians
Dr Ajetomobi Ajayi
MB;BS, FMCPaedPaediatrics
Consultant
Dr. Aisha Jumai Bello
M.B,B.S, FMCPaedPaediatrics
Consultant
Dr. Femi Mark
M.B,B.S, FMCPaed, FWACPPaediatrics
ConsultantDr. Matthew Olusegun Durowaye
M.B,B.S, FWACPPaediatrics
ConsultantDr. Patricia Funmilayo Medupin
M.B,B.S, FWACP, FNeonatalMedicine(MECMS)Paediatrics
ConsultantDr. Olumorin O.O.
M.B,B.S, FWACSPaediatrics
ConsultantDr. Raheem Iyanda Lawal
M.B,B.S, FMCPaedPaediatrics
ConsultantDr.Joshua Abidemi Owa
B.SC(HONS)M.B,B.S, FMCPaed, FPaedEndo(MECMS), FESPE, Cert LMIH (UW)Paediatrics
ConsultantDr. Feyisayo Oyeleke
M.B,B.S, FMCPaedPaediatrics
ConsultantDr. Ibrahim Toye
M.B,B.S, FMCPaed, FNeonatalMedicine(MECMS)Paediatrics
ConsultantHead of Nursing Teams
| Unit | Head | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Paediatric Unit | Matron Olowolaiyemo J | Head |
| Matron Aiyegboka Ruth | Assistant | |
| Paediatric Medical Ward | Matron Owoniyi Deborah | Head |
| Matron Ikani Elizabeth | Assistant | |
| Special Baby Unit | Matron Hashim Folashade | Head |
| Matron Tsamya Roseline | Assistant | |
| Paediatric Surgical Ward | Matron Prisca Olanrewaju | Head |
| Matron Amini | Assistant |
The chief Resident
Dr Afe Duke
Services
Departmental Units and Services
The Department of Paediatrics provides curative and preventive care to children under 15 years of age through five principal units namely:
The Emergency Paediatric Unit (EPU)
This unit attends to patients coming in with evidence of acute illnesses including febrile seizures, respiratory distress and altered consciousness. Also, patients referred for evaluation from another facility or unit in the hospital and patients with chronic conditions requiring hospital admissions are also seen at the EPU.
The Paediatric Medical Ward (PMW)
This unit attends to patients transferred from the EPU and patients with chronic conditions requiring hospital admissions may be admitted directly into the PMW.
The Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU)
This unit attends to all children ≤ 28 days and those referred for evaluation from another health care facility or unit in the hospital.
The Paediatric Surgical Unit (PSU)
This unit attends to surgical patients transferred from the EPU and patients with surgical conditions requiring hospital admissions may be admitted directly into the PSU.
The Paediatric Outpatient Department (POPD) and the associated immunization clinic
This is where the various specialist clinics are. Also, those patients managed and discharged are followed up here too.
The Dietetics/Nutrition Unit
Patients requiring nutritional counselling and treatment are seen here.
The Department also provides care to patients in related specialties such as the Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Resuscitation of newborns in the Labour room and Obstetrics Theatre), management of Paediatric Surgical and sub-specialty patients in the Paediatric Surgical ward.
Clinic Schedule
| Day of the week | Time of the Clinic | |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | |
| Monday | ||
| Tuesday | Paediatric Nephrology Pediatric Haemato-oncology | |
| Wednesday | Neonatology Pediatric Cardiology | Paediatric Endocrinology |
| Thursday | Paediatric Neurology | |
| Friday | Paediatric Gastroenterology Paediatric Dermatology VCT | |
Academic Activities
| Activity | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Morbidity and Mortality review | Monthly (First Monday) |
| Departmental Seminars | Weekly |
| Bedside Teachings | Weekly (Every Thursday) |
| Clinico-Radiologic Conference | Monthly |
| Clinico-Pathologic Conference | Monthly |
| Journal review | Weekly (Every Wednesday) |
Contact
Head of Department
Dr Ajetomobi Ajayi
MB;BS, FMCPaed
HOD, Paediatrics
Dr. Ajetomobi Ajayi is a good manager of resources, a seasoned teacher and Paediatrician who is very experienced and skilled with more than 12 years of postgraduate experience in child health. Determined to provide outstanding service and care to children, listening to parents’ concerns and treating for overall well-being. Dr. Ajetomobi places strong emphasis on accuracy and paying attention to fine details in guaranteeing exemplary care to every patient.