The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja Job Vacancy-Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Job Title: Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite

Job Purpose

• The Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist will provide the highest standard of clinical care in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with cardiovascular disease, particularly those requiring interventional procedures.
• The consultant will perform catheter-based interventions, including diagnostic right and left heart catheterizations, angioplasty including primary PCI, and structural heart disease procedures such as ASD and VSD closures, TAVI, and Mitral Clip procedures.
• The role holder will also play a central role in strategic development, quality improvement, research, and education within the department.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Leadership:

• Take leadership in the explanation of procedures and diagnostic results to patients.
• Take ownership of approving patient discharges, follow-up plans, and medical reports.
• Take ownership of collaboration with colleagues to deliver a high-quality, timely service and work towards meeting the AMCE’s and departmental objectives.
• Provide leadership and training for staff in relation to interventional cardiology.
• Discuss the risks and benefits associated with any potential interventional procedure and how it would benefit the patient.

• Strategic Development:

  • Participate in clinical research to develop new interventional cardiology techniques for treating disease.
  • Assist in the review of current policies and procedures relating to interventional cardiology, offering advice on new practices that could be implemented within the department.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to improve patient outcomes.
  • Interpret complex test results, using information to provide diagnoses and treatment options to patients and other healthcare professionals.
  • Explain to patients how they can prepare for any procedures that are to be carried out.

  Governance and Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure correct governance arrangements, including the management of finance and regulatory activities where appropriate.
  • Assist in monitoring resource utilisation, supplies, and expenses, ensuring compliance with organisational parameters.
  • Ensure personal and departmental compliance with applicable statutory guidance, carrying out practices that meet statutory regulations and guidelines.

  Qualifications

  • Medical Degree (MBBS, MBBCh, MD) from a recognized medical school.
  • Completed Fellowship or Residency in Cardiology from a reputable institution.
  • Valid medical license.
  • Extensive experience (5 years) as a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist.
  • Extensive experience and a successful track record of building effective partnerships with medical colleagues.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
  • Special skills training in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
  • Experience in electrophysiology will be an added advantage.

  Must-Have Skills:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology.

  Application Closing Date
  Not Specified.

  How to Apply
  Interested and qualified candidates should:
  Click here to apply online