Consultant Internal Medicine/ Endocrinologist at The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Job Purpose

• The Consultant Internal Medicine/ Endocrinologist will provide expert, high-quality, and patient-centred care for adults with a wide range of endocrine, metabolic, and general medical conditions. The role holder will be responsible for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients, serving as a key specialist within our multi-disciplinary team. The role also involves teaching, mentoring junior medical staff, and contributing to clinical excellence and innovation in endocrinology and diabetes care.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Patient Management

• Provide comprehensive consultant-level care for inpatients and outpatients with conditions including diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, pituitary and adrenal diseases, metabolic bone diseases, obesity, and lipid disorders.
• Perform and interpret specialized diagnostic tests and procedures relevant to endocrinology.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans for patients, ensuring the highest standards of evidence-based practice.
• Provide expert consultation to colleagues in other specialties on endocrine and metabolic aspects of patient care.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team including dieticians, diabetes nurse educators, surgeons, ophthalmologists, and cardiologists to provide integrated patient care.
• Lead or actively participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings to discuss complex patient cases.

Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance

• Adhere to and promote all hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and protocols.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management activities to enhance patient safety 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 medical officers, residents, interns, and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to the department’s educational program through grand rounds, seminars, and workshops.
• Engage in and promote clinical research activities to advance the field of endocrinology and improve patient outcomes. 

Administrative Duties

• Participate in the development and implementation of service strategies and new clinical programs within the department.
• Ensure accurate, legible, and timely completion of all clinical records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Fellowship or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology from a recognized international board
• Possession of a valid medical license.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience post-qualification in Internal Medicine, with a significant focus on Endocrinology.
• Proven experience in managing a broad range of complex endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Demonstrable experience in teaching and supervising junior medical staff.
• Experience in clinical research and a record of publications is highly desirable. |