Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Job Purpose

• The Consultant Cardiac Surgeon will provide expert, high-quality, and patient-centered surgical care for adults and/or children with complex cardiac conditions.
• The role holder will be responsible for the pre-operative evaluation, surgical management, and post-operative care of patients, serving as a key specialist within our Cardiovascular Services line.
• The role also involves teaching, mentoring junior medical staff, and contributing to clinical excellence and innovation in cardiac surgery.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Surgical Management:

• Provide comprehensive consultant-level surgical care for patients requiring procedures including, but not limited to, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, aortic surgery, and complex congenital heart defect repairs.
• Perform and interpret specialized diagnostic tests and surgical planning procedures relevant to cardiac surgery, including echocardiography and cardiac catheterization data.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized perioperative and long-term treatment plans for patients, ensuring the highest standards of evidence-based practice.
• Provide expert consultation to colleagues in cardiology, intensive care, and other specialties on surgical aspects of patient care.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team including cardiologists, cardiac anesthetists, intensivists, perfusionists, specialist nurses, and physiotherapists to provide integrated patient care throughout the surgical journey.
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, specifically the Heart Team, to discuss and determine the optimal treatment strategy for complex patient cases.

Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance:

• Adhere to and promote all hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and surgical safety protocols.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management activities to enhance patient safety, surgical outcomes, and service delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with all national and international regulatory and accreditation standards.

Education, Training, and Research:

• Provide teaching, training, supervision, and mentorship to surgical residents, medical officers, interns, and other healthcare professionals within the cardiovascular team.
• Contribute to the department's educational program through grand rounds, seminars, and morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings.
• Engage in and promote clinical research activities to advance the field of cardiac surgery and improve patient outcomes.

Administrative Duties:

• Participate in the development and implementation of service strategies and new clinical programs within the Cardiovascular Services directorate.
• Ensure accurate, legible, and timely completion of all clinical records and documentation.
• Must have skills
• Cardiothoracic / Cardiac Surgery

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Fellowship or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Cardiothoracic/ Cardiac Surgery from a recognized international board.
• Possession of a valid medical license.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience post fellowship -qualification (Consultant level) in Cardiac Surgery, with a proven track record of independent practice.
• Proven experience in managing a broad range of complex cardiac surgical cases with excellent outcomes.
• Experience in clinical research and a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals is highly desirable.