About the Role
St. Ives Specialist Hospital, a leading multi-specialist hospital established in 1996, is seeking a highly skilled and patient-centred Consultant Anaesthesiologist to join its multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced anaesthesiology professional to provide comprehensive perioperative care within a well-respected institution known for excellence in women's, children's, and family health services.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring safe and effective anaesthesia delivery for surgical, obstetric, gynaecological, and other medical procedures, while collaborating closely with a team of dedicated consultants and healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive pre-anaesthetic evaluations to determine patients' suitability for anaesthesia and identify potential risks.
- Consult with patients and their families, explaining anaesthetic options, risks, and benefits, and obtaining informed consent.
- Develop and implement individualised anaesthetic plans based on patients' medical history and planned procedures.
- Administer general, regional, spinal, epidural, sedation, and local anaesthesia as clinically indicated.
- Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and physiological status before, during, and after procedures, intervening promptly when necessary.
- Manage patients' airways and respond effectively to medical emergencies, including resuscitation and life-support situations.
- Provide post-operative care, including pain management and monitoring of anaesthesia recovery.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, obstetricians, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of anaesthetic assessments, procedures, and patient outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and MDCN regulations.
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.
- Fellowship in Anaesthesia (FWACS, FMCA, or an equivalent recognised qualification).
- Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) with a current practising licence.
- 3–5 years' post-fellowship experience in a reputable healthcare institution is an added advantage.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is an added advantage.
- Excellent clinical, diagnostic, and airway management skills.
- Strong knowledge of modern anaesthetic techniques and perioperative patient management.
- Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
- High level of professionalism, empathy, and patient-centred care.
- Opportunity to work with a reputable, multi-specialist hospital with a strong legacy of care.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.