• Application Deadline: Wed, 7 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Medical Doctor (Intensive Care Unit)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Position Overview

• The Intensivist is responsible for the comprehensive care of patients in the Intensive Care Unit.


• This role requires specialized knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of critically ill patients.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients.


• Perform procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and mechanical ventilation management.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to formulate treatment plans.


• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with other healthcare professionals including nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other physicians.


• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to team decisions.


• Provide guidance and supervision to junior medical staff and residents.

Education and Research:

• Engage in continuous learning and stay updated with advancements in critical care medicine.


• Participate in research projects and contribute to scientific literature.


• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.


• Adhere to and promote ICU protocols and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from an accredited institution.


• Board-certified or board-eligible in Critical Care Medicine.


• 3 - 6 years relevant work experience.


• Valid and active medical license.


• Proven experience in an ICU setting.

Skills:

• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of critical care medicine.


• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.


• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-stress environment.

Working Conditions:

• The position requires long hours and shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.


• The role involves exposure to patients with infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physically demanding procedures.


• Stamina to work long hours under stressful conditions.