Urologist at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Urologist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team in Abuja.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive urological care, including the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system.
• The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in minimally invasive urological surgery, demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, and be committed to delivering patient-centred, evidence-based healthcare while supporting the hospital's commitment to clinical excellence.

Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage patients with urological disorders affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, urethra, and male reproductive organs.
• Conduct outpatient consultations, inpatient reviews, and emergency urological assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on current clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Perform elective and emergency urological procedures with a focus on patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Manage both benign and malignant urological conditions.
• Provide pre-operative assessment, post-operative care, and long-term follow-up of patients.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians from other specialties to ensure coordinated patient care.

Surgical Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of open and minimally invasive urological procedures, including laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries.
• Demonstrate competence in procedures such as:
  • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
  • Ureteroscopy (URS)
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Cystoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
  • Laser stone surgery
  • Laparoscopic nephrectomy and other laparoscopic urological procedures
  • Ureteric stent insertion and removal
  • Bladder tumour resections (TURBT)
  • Other advanced minimally invasive urological interventions
• Maintain high standards of surgical safety and infection prevention.
• Participate in surgical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Patient Care:

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, preventive care, and recovery expectations.
• Ensure accurate documentation of clinical findings, operative notes, and treatment plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards of medical practice.
• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and patient-centred care.

Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities:

• Participate in departmental meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Support the development and implementation of clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, resident doctors, interns, and medical officers where applicable.
• Participate in continuous professional development activities and hospital training programmes.
• Assist in service planning and the expansion of the hospital's urology services.

Call Duty:

• Participate in the hospital's consultant call rota.
• Provide emergency urological consultations and interventions during assigned call periods.
• Respond promptly to emergency surgical cases and inpatient referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or equivalent).
• Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCS) or the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) in Urology, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification.
• Current practising licence issued by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Registration with relevant professional bodies.
• Additional fellowship or certification in minimally invasive or laparoscopic urological surgery will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' post-fellowship experience as a Consultant Urologist.
• Proven experience performing advanced minimally invasive urological surgeries.
• Experience in managing both elective and emergency urological cases.
• Previous experience working in a specialist or tertiary healthcare facility is preferred.

Required Competencies:
Technical Competencies:

• Advanced expertise in minimally invasive urological surgery.
• Strong surgical and procedural skills.
• Excellent diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Competence in managing complex urological conditions.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice.

Work days:

• Monday- Friday (with scheduled call duty).