Consultant Cardiologist

Consultant Cardiologist

Location: Warri Ughelli & Okuokoko Delta State Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-Time (Senior Consultant Level)

Department: Cardiology / Internal Medicine Unit

Reports To: Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer

Salary:and above monthly (Negotiable based on experience and subspecialty expertise)

Accommodation: Provided (Hospital Staff Accommodation Available)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Consultant Cardiologist will provide advanced specialist care in the prevention diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The role includes management of both acute and chronic cardiac conditions leadership of cardiac care services and coordination of multidisciplinary cardiovascular interventions within the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose and manage cardiovascular diseases including hypertension heart failure arrhythmias and coronary artery disease.

• Conduct advanced cardiac assessments including ECG interpretation echocardiography and stress testing.

• Manage emergency cardiac cases such as myocardial infarction and acute heart failure.

• Perform and interpret diagnostic cardiology procedures.

• Provide outpatient cardiology consultations and follow-up care.

• Lead inpatient cardiac ward rounds and treatment planning.

• Collaborate with interventional cardiologists radiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons.

• Supervise cardiac investigations and diagnostic protocols.

• Develop individualized treatment plans for complex cardiac patients.

• Participate in catheterization lab procedures where applicable.

• Oversee anticoagulation therapy and chronic cardiac disease management.

• Ensure accurate documentation of all cardiac assessments and interventions.

• Lead clinical audits morbidity and mortality reviews in cardiology.

• Provide guidance on preventive cardiology and lifestyle modification programs.

• Conduct patient education on cardiovascular risk factors and disease prevention.

• Supervise junior doctors and medical officers in cardiology services.

• Participate in emergency on-call rota for cardiac emergencies.

• Contribute to hospital clinical governance and quality improvement programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.

• Fellowship of West African College of Physicians (FWACP Cardiology) or equivalent.

• Full registration and valid practising licence with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).

• Additional international certification (e.g. FACC MRCP Cardiology) is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience in cardiology practice.

• Experience managing both inpatient and outpatient cardiac cases.

• Exposure to interventional cardiology is an added advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Strong clinical expertise in cardiovascular medicine.

• Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage cardiac emergencies effectively.

• Strong communication and patient counselling skills.

• Leadership and multidisciplinary team coordination.

• High attention to detail and clinical accuracy.

• Proficiency in cardiac diagnostic technologies and reporting systems.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Reduction in cardiac mortality and complication rates.

• Accuracy of diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

• Timeliness of emergency cardiac response.

• Patient satisfaction and follow-up compliance rates.

• Clinical audit performance and reporting standards.

• Preventive cardiology program effectiveness.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary (2M negotiable)

• Fully furnished accommodation

• CME and continuous professional development support

• Opportunity to develop cardiac care unit leadership role

• Pension and statutory benefits (as applicable)

• Modern clinical environment with diagnostic support systems

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and credentials to:

Subject Line: Application Consultant Cardiologist

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.