• Application Deadline:
• Position: Cardiothoracic Surgeon


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Perform complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including but not limited to coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair/replacement, and thoracic surgeries.


• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests, to determine the most appropriate surgical interventions.


• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including anesthesiologists, nurses, and other surgical staff, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.


• Stay abreast of advancements in cardiothoracic surgery through continuous education, research, and participation in relevant conferences and seminars.


•  Provide pre-operative and post-operative care, including managing patients in critical care settings.


• Train and mentor medical staff, residents, and fellows in cardiothoracic surgical techniques.


• Participate in on-call schedules and respond promptly to urgent cardiothoracic surgical cases.


• Adhere to ethical and professional standards, ensuring compliance with relevant medical regulations and guidelines.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience relevant work experience 


• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.


• Completion of a general surgery residency program.


• Subsequent completion of a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program.


• Board certification in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


• Valid medical license to practice as a surgeon.


• Proficiency in a wide range of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair/replacement, lung resections, and other complex interventions.


• Ability to perform endovascular procedures for conditions like aortic aneurysms.


• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to think critically during surgical procedures.


• Excellent patient care skills, including effective communication and empathy.


• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including anesthesiologists, nurses, and other surgeons.


• Leadership skills, particularly in the operating room where coordination with the surgical team is critical.


• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of the latest advancements in cardiothoracic surgery.


• Involvement in clinical research and a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.


• Willingness to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.


• Adherence to ethical and professional standards in patient care and research.