Consultant Anaesthesiologist at St. Ives Specialist Hospital

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and patient-centred Consultant Anaesthesiologist to join our multidisciplinary team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing safe, high-quality anaesthesia services for surgical, obstetric, gynaecological, and other medical procedures, while ensuring comprehensive perioperative patient care through pre-operative assessment, patient education, intraoperative management, and post-operative follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anaesthetic evaluations to determine patients' suitability for anaesthesia and identify potential risks.
• Consult with patients and their families, explaining anaesthetic options, associated risks, benefits, and obtaining informed consent.
• Develop and implement appropriate anaesthetic plans based on patients' medical history, clinical condition, and the planned procedure.
• Administer general, regional, spinal, epidural, sedation, and local anaesthesia as clinically indicated.
• Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and physiological status before, during, and after procedures, intervening promptly where necessary.
• Manage patients' airways and respond effectively to medical emergencies, including resuscitation and life-support situations.
• Provide post-operative care, including pain management and monitoring patients' recovery from anaesthesia.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, obstetricians, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of anaesthetic assessments, procedures, medications, and patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Fellowship in Anaesthesia (FWACS, FMCA, or an equivalent recognised qualification).
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) with a current practising licence.
• 3 – 5 years' post-fellowship experience in a reputable healthcare institution is an added advantage.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is an added advantage.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Strong knowledge of modern anaesthetic techniques and perioperative patient management.
• Competence in airway management, critical care, and emergency response.
• Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
• High level of professionalism, empathy, and patient-centred care.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality healthcare services.