Position Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Surgeon to join our surgical team at Redeemers Health Village.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert surgical care to patients requiring general surgical interventions.
• The role entails performing a wide range of surgical procedures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the continuous improvement of surgical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of general surgical procedures, including but not limited to appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, bowel resection, and soft tissue surgeries.
• Conduct preoperative assessments, patient consultations, and surgical planning to ensure optimal surgical outcomes and patient safety.
• Utilize advanced surgical techniques and technologies to perform minimally invasive and open surgeries with precision and proficiency.
• Manage perioperative care, including postoperative monitoring, wound care, pain management, and discharge planning, in collaboration with nursing and anesthesia teams.
• Participate in on-call schedules and emergency surgical interventions as required to provide timely and efficient surgical care to patients.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including anesthesiologists, nurses, surgical technicians, and allied health staff, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Engage in clinical teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, and junior surgical staff as part of academic and training activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, surgical audits, and research projects to enhance surgical outcomes and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from a recognized institution
• Board certification in General Surgery or equivalent qualification.
• Valid medical license to practice in Nigeria.
• Fellowship training or extensive experience in general surgery practice.