Consultant Cardiologist

Industry: Healthcare Specialist Hospital Tertiary Healthcare
Location: Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Cardiology / Internal Medicine
Reports To: Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer
Monthly Salary:
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-fellowship experience

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly competent Consultant Cardiologist to provide specialist cardiovascular care within a modern tertiary healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment diagnosis treatment and long-term management of patients with cardiovascular conditions. The role will also involve supporting cardiac emergencies contributing to multidisciplinary care mentoring junior clinicians and maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.

• Provide specialist consultation and comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions including hypertension heart failure coronary artery disease arrhythmias valvular heart disease and cardiomyopathies.
• Conduct outpatient consultations follow-up clinics and inpatient reviews.
• Develop appropriate evidence-based treatment and management plans.
• Provide cardiovascular risk assessment preventive care and patient counselling.
• Manage complex cardiac cases in collaboration with relevant specialists.

• Perform and interpret relevant cardiovascular investigations including:
  • ECG
  • Echocardiography
  • Holter monitoring
  • Exercise stress testing
  • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
  • Cardiac risk and functional assessments
• Support cardiac imaging interpretation and clinical decision-making.
• Participate in cardiac catheterization coronary angiography and other specialist procedures where applicable.
• Provide appropriate assessment and follow-up for patients requiring pacemaker or other cardiac interventions.

• Provide specialist management of acute cardiovascular presentations including acute coronary syndromes acute heart failure serious arrhythmias and hypertensive emergencies.
• Support cardiac arrest management and resuscitation.
• Participate in the hospitals emergency and on-call arrangements.
• Work closely with emergency and critical-care teams in managing unstable patients.

• Collaborate with physicians surgeons intensivists radiologists nurses and other healthcare professionals in the management of patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning.
• Provide specialist input to complex clinical cases across relevant hospital units.

• Lead or participate in cardiology ward rounds and specialist clinics.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Medical Officers Residents House Officers and relevant nursing staff.
• Contribute to clinical protocols treatment pathways and service development.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews clinical meetings and continuing medical education.
• Support quality improvement initiatives within the Cardiology Unit.

• Maintain accurate comprehensive and timely patient records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable MDCN requirements hospital policies and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in clinical audits quality assurance activities and outcome monitoring.
• Maintain patient confidentiality professional ethics and high standards of clinical conduct.

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification from a recognised institution.
• Fellowship in Cardiology from the West African College of Physicians (FWACP) National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCP) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and a valid practising licence.
• Additional international professional certifications or memberships will be an advantage.

• Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience in Consultant Cardiology practice.
• Demonstrable experience managing a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.
• Strong experience in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology.
• Experience in a tertiary specialist or teaching hospital environment is preferred.
• Exposure to interventional cardiology cardiac catheterisation or related procedures will be an advantage.

Performance in the role will be assessed based on:

• Quality and safety of patient care.
• Accuracy and timeliness of diagnosis and treatment.
• Clinical outcomes and patient experience.
• Effective management of cardiac emergencies.
• Compliance with clinical governance and regulatory requirements.
• Quality and completeness of medical documentation.
• Participation in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribution to the development of cardiology services.
• Professional development teaching and knowledge-sharing.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their CV and relevant professional credentials to:

Subject: Application Consultant Cardiologist

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.