Consultant - General Surgeon

3 weeks ago

Lagos, Nigeria Talents and Skills Africa Full time

Job Location: Lagos Mainland

Job Type: Full-time Accommodation is available

Position Summary

Clinical consultants in medical and surgical services serve as linchpins between clinical expertise and healthcare administration.

This role involves blending medical knowledge with strategic advice to ensure high-quality patient care while aligning with organizational goals. The hospital’s clinical consultants are expected to drive quality across all sites in the system in their respective specialties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the clinical education of house officers, residents and medical officers.
  • Participate in clinical lectures for learning Fridays and review of M&M cases for presentation.
  • Provide monthly admission, referral, morbidity and mortality statistics to the medical director, under guidance of the head of department HOD of the department where applicable.
  • Assistance in recruiting of doctors and review of the monthly departmental schedules prepared by the patient care experience team.
  • Participate in monthly departmental meetings and provide strategic vision and leadership to clinicians nurses and doctors within the department.
  • Assists with audits of charts by junior doctors.
  • Make known to the HOD any requisitions as needed for equipment and supplies through appropriate channels using the hospital’s supplies and procurement.
  • Remain up to date on standard clinical practice in the relevant specialty
  • Lead grief and bereavement outreach to patients and families who experience bad outcomes such as significant morbidity or death
  • Feedback to the CMO is expected within one week of such outreach. In cases where the HOD is not available to lead this function, they can delegate to a consultant physician within the department.
  • Be present for M&M presentations, especially for cases from the department
  • Review and approve relevant medical reports regarding significant outcomes before submission to the medical director and management
  • Like every consultant, attend M&Ms where the HOD is the managing consultant.
  • Provide expert medical advice to patients, healthcare organizations on patient care, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
  • Develop and implement clinical guidelines and protocols to improve patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
  • Provide or supervise expert management of patients according to internationally recognized specialist guidelines

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Completion of a recognized medical school program and obtaining an MBBS.
  • Completion of a residency program in a chosen specialty, leading to a specialist qualification.
  • Certification by a relevant medical board or college in the consultant’s specialty, signifying
  • advanced competence and expertise.
  • Holding an active medical license to practice in the region or country of employment.
  • Ongoing participation in CPD programs to stay updated with the latest medical advancements and maintain competency.
  • Experience in conducting clinical research, contributing to medical journals.

Experience

  • Several years of pre-residency clinical experience, typically 5-10 years.
  • Additional experience or fellowship training in a subspecialty area, allowing for further expertise in a narrower field.
  • Experience in teaching medical students, residents, or junior doctors, and mentoring other healthcare professionals.
  • Proven experience working within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to integrated patient care, and working effectively with other healthcare professionals.
  • Participation in clinical research, contributing to advancements in their field and staying at the forefront of medical knowledge.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing compassionate, patient-centered care, including complex decision-making and managing patient relationships.

Personal Qualities

  • In-depth knowledge and experience in their medical specialty, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
  • Ability to lead and mentor junior doctors, guide clinical teams, and contribute to the development of best practices within the medical field.
  • Strong decision-making skills, especially under pressure, to make informed and timely clinical decisions.
  • Empathy and sensitivity towards patients, understanding their needs, and providing compassionate care.
  • Clear and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring everyone understands treatment plans and medical advice.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address complex medical cases and find solutions to challenging health issues.
  • Upholding ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality and trust.
  • Flexibility to keep up with advancements in medical practices, technologies, and treatments.
  • Strong teamwork skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
  • Emotional strength and resilience to handle the demands of the job, including high-stress situations and long hours.

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