- Company: African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
- Location: Abuja, Nigeria
- 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. This full-time position at Grade Level 4A+ focuses on leading resuscitation and acute care teams within the Emergency Department. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based emergency care to patients of all ages while supervising junior medical staff and ensuring smooth patient flow.
Responsibilities
- Lead the initial assessment, stabilization, and management of critically ill or injured patients, including trauma, cardiac arrest, and severe sepsis.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures such as point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), ECGs, and arterial blood gases.
- Execute life-saving procedures independently, including airway management, central and arterial line insertion, and chest tube thoracostomy.
- Provide direct clinical supervision and bedside teaching to Medical Officers and nursing staff.
- Mentor junior medical staff in their professional development and support their clinical skill acquisition.
- Manage patient flow by coordinating with admitting teams, radiology, and laboratory services to expedite investigations.
- Lead or contribute to at least one quality improvement (QI) project annually aimed at improving key performance indicators.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and facilitate effective communication for patient transitions.
Requirements
- Medical Degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program.
- Board certification or equivalent in Emergency Medicine.
- 1 to 4 years of post-fellowship experience.
- Current and valid certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Proficiency in advanced emergency procedures, including airway management, central and arterial line insertion, chest tube thoracostomy, fracture reduction, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and empathy skills for delivering patient-centered care.
- Leadership and teaching abilities for supervising and mentoring junior medical staff.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
