- Company: African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
- Location: Abuja
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It provides comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, as well as general medical and surgical services. The Consultant, General Surgery will provide high-quality, patient-centred surgical care across elective and emergency services, contributing to teaching, research, and clinical governance.
Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-level management of elective and emergency general surgical conditions.
- Conduct patient assessments, establish diagnoses, and implement treatment plans.
- Perform general surgical procedures independently, including complex cases.
- Lead outpatient clinics, ward rounds, theatre lists, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Provide specialist opinions, counselling, and informed consent processes.
- Manage peri-operative and postoperative care, including complications.
- Participate in the consultant on-call rota for emergency surgical cover.
- Provide clinical leadership, maintain documentation, and comply with hospital policies.
- Lead morbidity and mortality meetings, clinical audits, and quality-improvement initiatives.
- Supervise, teach, and mentor Registrars, Medical Officers, and medical students.
- Participate in clinical research and continuing professional development.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of post-fellowship experience in General Surgery.
- Demonstrated experience practising at Consultant or equivalent specialist level.
- Competence in managing a broad range of elective and emergency general surgical conditions.
- Experience performing general surgical procedures independently, including complex cases.
- Experience in clinical supervision, teaching, and multidisciplinary care.
- Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below.
