Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo

Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo also known as FMC Jalingo, is a federal government of Nigeria's hospital located in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. It was in November, 1999[clarification needed] with Dr. Daniel as its first Medical Director.[1] The current chief medical director is Aisha Shehu Adamu.[2][3]

Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo
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Geography
LocationJalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria
Links
Websitewww.fmcjalingo.gov.ng
ListsHospitals in Nigeria

History

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Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo was established in November, 1999. The hospital was formerly known as General Hospital, Jalingo.[4]

Mission

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The mission of the hospital as appears in its official website is: "To provide effective, efficient and affordable healthcare services to the citizenry in line with the Federal Government’s objectives for the healthcare delivery system."[5]

Vision

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The vision of the hospital as stated in its website is: "To transform the Federal Medical Centre Jalingo into a centre noted for high quality medical care and a centre of excellence in the control of infectious diseases through surveillance, monitoring and clinical intervention."[1]

The current chief medical director is Aisha Shehu Adamu.[6][7]

Management staff

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The top management staff of the hospital as outlined in the hospital's website are:[8]

  • Barr. Okey-Ezea - Board Chairman
  • Dr. Aisha Sehu Adamu - Chief Medical Director
  • Adamu Ardo - Director of Administration
  • Dr. Wanonyi K. Ishaya - Head of Clinical Services
  • Isaac Onifade Ayedole - Chief Accountant
  • Abdurrazaq Isa Imam - Head of Internal Audit
  • Dr. Suleiman A. Kirim - Deputy HCS Clinical
  • Dr. Kuni Israkeb Joseph - Deputy CMAC Admin
  • Hajara A. Mazang - Head of Nursing Services
  • Hadi Habu - Head of Works Maintenance

Departments and services

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The departments and services carryout by this hospital as enshrined in their website include:[9]

  • Administration Department
  • Anesthesia Department
  • Dentistry Department
  • Family Medicine Department
  • Finance and Accounts Department
  • Internal Audit Department
  • Internal Medicine Department
  • Medical Records Department
  • Medical Social Services Department
  • Medical Laboratory Services Department
  • Nursing Services Department
  • Nutrition and Dietetics Department
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
  • Ophthalmology Department
  • Pediatrics Department
  • Pathology Department
  • Pharmacy Department
  • Physiotherapy Department
  • Radiology Department
  • Surgery Department
  • Works and Maintenance Department

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Us – fmcjalingo.gov.ng". Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  2. ^ "ISWAP claims responsibility for Taraba bomb attack - Premium Times Nigeria". 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  3. ^ "Road accident claims eight in Taraba". The Sun Nigeria. 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  4. ^ "Seven Killed In Taraba Road Accident". Channels Television. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  5. ^ "About Us – fmcjalingo.gov.ng". Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  6. ^ Andrew Ojih (2021-04-29). "FMC Jalingo trains 57 staffers, promote 152". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  7. ^ "One killed, baby, others injured as NDLEA, hoodlums clash in Jalingo". Punch Newspapers. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  8. ^ "Management Staff – fmcjalingo.gov.ng". Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  9. ^ "DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES – fmcjalingo.gov.ng". Retrieved 2022-12-31.