Senior Consultant Cardiovascular and Theatres Services

About the Role

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a premier 500-bed specialty hospital developed by Afreximbank in clinical partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Consultant in Cardiovascular and Theatres Services to lead advanced clinical care, mentor upcoming specialists, and drive exceptional healthcare standards across Nigeria and the wider African continent.

• Provide expert consultant-level assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for complex or high-risk cardiovascular patients.
• Serve as a senior clinical escalation and second-opinion resource for diagnostic uncertainty and major procedural complications.
• Lead multidisciplinary Heart Team discussions, procedural planning, and evidence-based clinical pathway development.
• Champion clinical governance, patient safety, morbidity and mortality reviews, and continuous quality improvement programmes.
• Mentor consultants, residents, and nursing staff while actively participating in postgraduate teaching and clinical research.

• Medical degree (MBBS, MBBCh, MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate specialist fellowship in Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Valid Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) practising licence or eligibility to obtain prior to commencement.
• Minimum of 10 years of consultant-level clinical experience within a tertiary or quaternary referral hospital.
• Proven track record in multidisciplinary leadership, clinical audit, governance, and academic research.

• Competitive, internationally benchmarked remuneration package.
• Opportunities to engage in ground-breaking clinical research and academic partnerships.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and professional development support.
• Chance to impact healthcare delivery at a landmark institution in Abuja, Nigeria.

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