Consultant General Surgeon

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant General Surgeon to join a leading healthcare institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive surgical care, including diagnosis, preoperative assessment, surgical procedures, and postoperative management of patients.

Coraford Consult - Our client, a leading healthcare institution, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Overview:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant General Surgeon to join a leading healthcare institution.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive surgical care, including diagnosis, preoperative assessment, surgical procedures, and postoperative management of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of surgical conditions affecting the abdomen, breast, thyroid, soft tissues, and gastrointestinal tract
• Perform general surgical procedures including open, laparoscopic, and emergency surgeries
• Conduct patient consultations, physical examinations, and review diagnostic investigations
• Develop personalized surgical and treatment plans for patients
• Provide pre-operative evaluation, counselling, and post-operative care and follow-up
• Manage surgical emergencies and trauma cases as required
• Collaborate with Anaesthetists, Physicians, Radiologists, and other specialists for comprehensive patient care
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents, and surgical team members
• Participate in clinical audits, multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, and case reviews
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records and surgical reports
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control standards, and medical ethics
• Contribute to the development of surgical protocols and service improvement initiatives

Location: Port Harcourt - Rivers & Warri - Delta

• MBBS or equivalent Medical Degree from a recognised institution
• Fellowship qualification in General Surgery (FWACS, FMCS, WACS, NPMCN or equivalent)
• Valid MDCN practising licence
• Minimum of 3 years post-fellowship experience as a Consultant General Surgeon
• Strong expertise in general surgical procedures, including laparoscopic surgery
• Excellent clinical, surgical, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.

Other locations: Delta, Nigeria

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: (see Apply by email) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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