Consultant Cardiologist at Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
• Perform and interpret relevant cardiovascular investigations, including ECG, echocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring and other cardiac diagnostics.
• Manage complex cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease and other cardiac disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and ensure evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Conduct regular inpatient and outpatient cardiology reviews and provide appropriate follow-up care.
• Collaborate effectively with cardiothoracic surgeons, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient management.
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to medical officers, residents, nurses and other clinical staff.
• Participate in and lead clinical meetings, case reviews, morbidity/mortality reviews and continuing professional development programmes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and medical records.
• Promote and implement clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards.
• Support the development and expansion of cardiology services and specialist programmes within the Centre.
• Participate in health education, preventive cardiology and patient counselling.
• Keep abreast of current developments, guidelines and innovations in cardiovascular medicine.
• Contribute to the Centre\'s goal of delivering high-quality, internationally benchmarked cardiovascular care.

Requirements

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fellowship in Cardiology/Internal Medicine from a recognized professional body.
• Minimum of 10 years’ post-fellowship experience in cardiology.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex cardiovascular cases.
• Strong expertise in cardiovascular diagnostics and evidence-based treatment.
• Excellent clinical leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and clinical excellence.
• Ability to mentor junior doctors and clinical staff.