Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Job Purpose

• The Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist will provide the highest standard of clinical care in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with cardiovascular disease, particularly those requiring interventional procedures. The consultant will perform catheter-based interventions including diagnostic right and left heart catheterizations, angioplasty including primary PCI, and structural heart disease procedures such as ASD, VSD closures, TAVI, and Mitral Clip procedures.
• The role holder will also play a central role in strategic development, quality improvement, research, and education within the department.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Leadership

• Take leadership in the explanation of procedures and diagnostic results with patients.
• Take ownership in approving the discharge, follow-up, medical reports of patients.
• Take ownership of collaboration with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the AMCE’s and departmental objectives.
• Provide leadership and training for staff in relation to interventional cardiology.
• Discuss the risks and benefits associated with any potential interventional procedure and how they would benefit the patient.

Strategic Development

• Participate in clinical research in order to develop new interventional cardiology techniques for treating disease.
• Assist in the review of current policies/procedures relating to interventional cardiology, offering advice on new practices that could be implemented within the department.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve patient outcomes.
• Interpret complex test results, using information to provide diagnosis and treatment options to patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Explain to patients how they can prepare for any procedures that are to be carried out.

Governance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure correct governance arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate.
• Assist In the monitoring of resource utilisation, supplies and expenses ensuring that this complies with organisational parameters.
• Ensure personal and departmental compliance with the applicable statutory guidance, carrying out practices that meet the statutory regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS, MBBCh, MD) from a recognized medical school.
• Completed Fellowship or Residency in Cardiology from a reputable institution.
• Valid medical license

Experience

• Extensive experience (5 -7 years) as a consultant interventional cardiology.
• Extensive experience and successful track record of building effective partnerships with medical colleagues.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Special skills training in percutaneous coronary intervention.
• Experience in electrophysiology well be a bonus.