Consultant, General Surgery - Abuja

About the role

The Consultant, General Surgery provides specialist surgical services in Abuja, covering assessment, diagnosis, operative management and postoperative care of patients with general surgical conditions. The role delivers high-quality surgical care, manages emergencies, leads clinically, supervises junior staff and contributes to clinical governance and patient safety. It is full-time and on-site, reporting to the Head of Department, Surgery / Chief Medical Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct specialist consultations, assessments and diagnostics; develop treatment plans including surgical and non-surgical management
• Perform general surgical procedures within specialist competence and approved protocols
• Provide preoperative assessment, surgical planning, patient counselling and informed consent
• Lead management of surgical emergencies such as acute abdominal conditions and trauma
• Run ward rounds, outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and multidisciplinary reviews
• Provide postoperative care, monitor recovery and manage complications
• Supervise and mentor Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers, house officers and surgical trainees
• Coordinate care with anaesthesia, nursing, radiology, laboratory, pathology and pharmacy
• Take part in morbidity and mortality meetings, clinical audits, peer reviews and quality improvement
• Maintain accurate patient records, operative notes and discharge summaries; promote infection prevention and surgical safety

Required profile

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognised institution, completed housemanship/internship and NYSC or a valid exemption
• Recognised postgraduate fellowship in General Surgery; additional postgraduate qualifications or subspecialty training desirable
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and a valid annual practising licence
• Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCS) or the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS), or an equivalent specialist qualification
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant specialist experience, including post-fellowship experience
• Desirable: Advanced Life Support, trauma management certification, membership of surgical associations

Required skills

• Strong specialist knowledge of General Surgery and evidence-based practice
• Operative competence and emergency response, risk assessment and complication management
• Excellent clinical judgement, diagnostic reasoning and communication skills
• Clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring of junior staff
• Knowledge of infection prevention, surgical safety and clinical governance

Applications are made by submitting an updated CV and professional credentials to the employer's recruitment channel, with the vacancy title in the subject line; only candidates meeting the stated requirements will be considered.