Neurosurgeon

About the role

The Neurosurgeon at the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja diagnoses, treats surgically and manages disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerve conditions. The role calls for expertise in complex cranial and spinal surgery such as tumour resections, cerebrovascular interventions and spinal fusions, and positions the surgeon as a leader who advances the hospital's neurosurgical capabilities through clinical protocols, quality improvement and clinical research.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and surgically treat brain tumours, traumatic brain injuries, spinal disorders, cerebrovascular disease and functional disorders
• Perform craniotomies, neuroendoscopic surgery, microdiscectomies, spinal fusions and carotid endarterectomies, using intraoperative MRI, neuronavigation and neurophysiological monitoring
• Run outpatient clinics and provide on-call emergency cover for trauma and stroke
• Deliver compassionate, culturally competent care, explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly, obtain informed consent and maintain accurate patient records
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, collaborate with radiologists, oncologists and rehabilitation teams, and partner with nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams
• Mentor and train junior doctors, residents and medical students, run training sessions and support CPD initiatives
• Design and publish clinical research, present at national and international conferences, and stay current with global neurosurgical advances
• Comply with hospital protocols, infection control and patient safety guidelines, and take part in clinical audits, peer reviews and governance

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution
• Fellowship in Neurosurgery from a recognised international board or college (e.g. FRCS(SN), EANS)
• Sub-specialty fellowship (cerebrovascular, neuro-oncology, spinal surgery, paediatrics) highly desirable
• Valid medical licence to practice or eligibility for specialist registration in Nigeria
• At least 10 years of post-specialisation experience in neurosurgery with independent practice in a high-volume tertiary centre
• Proven track record of leading MDTs, mentoring staff, developing protocols, leading quality improvement and publishing in peer-reviewed journals