Critical Care Physician
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Job Summary
Critical Care Physician
Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Reports To: Chief Medical Director (CMD)
Work Location: Lagos Mainland
Work Mode: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: 500000 (Net Monthly)
Experience Requirement: Minimum of 2 years post-ICU Anesthesia or related clinical exposure
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Critical Care Physician will be responsible for providing anesthesia services and leading the clinical management of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. This role involves perioperative care advanced life support ventilatory management and close collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure safe effective and timely patient care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Administer general regional and local anesthesia for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Monitor and manage patients vital signs before during and after anesthesia.
Provide expert postoperative recovery and pain management care.
Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
Ensure strict compliance with anesthesia safety standards protocols and best clinical practices.
Critical Care & ICU Management
Lead and participate in the clinical management of critically ill patients in the ICU.
Perform advanced life support resuscitation and stabilization of patients requiring ventilatory or hemodynamic support.
Manage mechanical ventilation invasive monitoring and life-support systems.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary ICU ward rounds case discussions and clinical audits.
Implement evidence-based critical care protocols and infection prevention and control measures.
Collaboration & Quality Improvement
Work closely with surgeons physicians nurses and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated patient-focused care.
Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews clinical audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to medical education clinical research and professional development activities within the hospital.
DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES
Deliver anesthesia services for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Monitor ICU patients continuously and respond promptly to any clinical deterioration.
Operate and manage ventilators infusion pumps and other critical care equipment.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in line with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Attend ward rounds handover sessions clinical meetings and on-call duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education & Certification
MBBS (mandatory).
Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Valid annual practicing license.
Experience
02 years post-qualification experience (entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply).
Prior exposure to ICU anesthesia or emergency medicine is an added advantage.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Must-Have Skills
Endotracheal intubation
Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ACLS)
Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
Nice-to-Have Skills
ICU rotation or anesthesia exposure
Effective communication and team leadership skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Highly responsible disciplined and focused
Calm and composed under pressure
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
Strong commitment to patient safety ethics and quality care
WORK SCHEDULE
Availability: Everyday (shift-based and on-call duties as required)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Net Monthly Salary: 500000
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage
Pension contribution
Performance-based bonus
Annual leave (above statutory requirement)
Training and continuous professional development support
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and relevant credentials to:
Subject Line: Application for Critical Care Physician Chiron Hospital
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- SOAP
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Management
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Pharmacy Residency
- Botox Experience
- Epic
