Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Level: GL 6A
Job Purpose
- The Consultant Cardiac Surgeon will provide expert, high-quality, and patient-centered surgical care for adults and/or children with complex cardiac conditions.
- The role holder will be responsible for the pre-operative evaluation, surgical management, and post-operative care of patients, serving as a key specialist within our Cardiovascular Services line.
- The role also involves teaching, mentoring junior medical staff, and contributing to clinical excellence and innovation in cardiac surgery.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Surgical Management:
- Provide comprehensive consultant-level surgical care for patients requiring procedures including, but not limited to, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, aortic surgery, and complex congenital heart defect repairs.
- Perform and interpret specialized diagnostic tests and surgical planning procedures relevant to cardiac surgery, including echocardiography and cardiac catheterization data.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized perioperative and long-term treatment plans for patients, ensuring the highest standards of evidence-based practice.
- Provide expert consultation to colleagues in cardiology, intensive care, and other specialties on surgical aspects of patient care.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team including cardiologists, cardiac anesthetists, intensivists, perfusionists, specialist nurses, and physiotherapists to provide integrated patient care throughout the surgical journey.
- Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, specifically the Heart Team, to discuss and determine the optimal treatment strategy for complex patient cases.
Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance:
- Adhere to and promote all hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and surgical safety protocols.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management activities to enhance patient safety, surgical outcomes, and service delivery.
- Ensure full compliance with all national and international regulatory and accreditation standards.
Education, Training, and Research:
- Provide teaching, training, supervision, and mentorship to surgical residents, medical officers, interns, and other healthcare professionals within the cardiovascular team.
- Contribute to the department's educational program through grand rounds, seminars, and morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings.
- Engage in and promote clinical research activities to advance the field of cardiac surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Administrative Duties:
- Participate in the development and implementation of service strategies and new clinical programs within the Cardiovascular Services directorate.
- Ensure accurate, legible, and timely completion of all clinical records and documentation.
- Must have skills
- Cardiothoracic / Cardiac Surgery
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
- Fellowship or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Cardiothoracic/ Cardiac Surgery from a recognized international board.
- Possession of a valid medical license.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience post fellowship -qualification (Consultant level) in Cardiac Surgery, with a proven track record of independent practice.
- Proven experience in managing a broad range of complex cardiac surgical cases with excellent outcomes.
- Experience in clinical research and a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals is highly desirable.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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