Senior Registrar - Cardiology Abuja

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) is actively recruiting for a Senior Registrar - Cardiology position in Abuja. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: PhD or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in Abuja

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Healthcare professionals including Senior Registrar - Cardiology are essential service providers in Nigeria. This role contributes directly to community health, wellbeing, and the development of Nigeria's healthcare sector.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Senior Registrar - Cardiology position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with PhD • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Medical / Healthcare sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Senior Registrar - Cardiology

Location: Abuja Job Objective

The Senior Registrar, Cardiology will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with cardiovascular conditions while undertaking advanced specialist training under the supervision of Consultant Cardiologists. The role involves assessing and managing patients across inpatient, outpatient, emergency and critical-care settings; performing approved non-invasive and invasive procedures within demonstrated competence; supporting teaching, audit and research; and contributing to safe, efficient multidisciplinary cardiovascular services.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Assess patients with suspected or established cardiovascular disease through focused history, examination and interpretation of relevant investigations. Formulate and implement evidence-based management plans under consultant supervision for coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, valvular disease and other cardiovascular conditions. Review cardiology inpatients and outpatients, participate in consultant-led ward rounds and ensure timely escalation of complex or deteriorating patients. Request and interpret ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac biomarkers and other investigations within approved competence. Perform or assist with approved non-invasive and invasive cardiac procedures under appropriate supervision, maintaining procedural logs and required competency evidence. Provide clear information to patients and families, support shared decision-making, and complete accurate clinical documentation, prescriptions, referrals and discharge summaries.

Emergency and On-Call Responsibilities:

Participate in the cardiology on-call rota and respond promptly to acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, acute heart failure, cardiac arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. Initiate resuscitation and stabilisation in accordance with current ACLS and AMCE protocols, seeking consultant support at the appropriate escalation threshold. Coordinate timely assessment and referral of STEMI and other time-critical cases and ensure effective clinical handover and follow-up.

Clinical Governance, Quality and Safety:

Comply with AMCE policies, national guidance and recognised international standards for cardiovascular care, patient safety, infection prevention, medication safety and radiation protection. Participate in clinical audit, morbidity and mortality reviews, incident reporting, root-cause analysis and quality-improvement projects. Contribute to the development and review of clinical pathways, protocols and standard operating procedures.

Education, Training and Supervision:

Maintain active participation in an accredited senior residency/specialist training programme and meet all training, rotation, logbook, assessment and examination requirements. Attend and contribute to journal clubs, case presentations, grand rounds, simulation sessions and other continuing professional development activities. Support the day-to-day teaching and supervision of junior residents, medical officers, interns, nurses and students within delegated authority and escalate performance or patient-safety concerns.

Participate in approved clinical research, data collection, service evaluation and presentation or publication of findings. Apply current evidence and emerging developments in cardiology to clinical practice and departmental learning.

Work effectively with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, emergency physicians, radiologists, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory teams and allied health professionals. Participate in heart-team and other multidisciplinary meetings and maintain timely communication with referring clinicians. Support efficient use of beds, diagnostics, equipment and supplies and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Maintain valid professional registration, annual practising licence and required certifications throughout employment. Practise within competence and delegated authority, obtain informed consent, protect confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards. Demonstrate respectful, culturally sensitive, patient-centred conduct and remain accountable for assigned duties and continuous professional development.

Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) from a recognised institution. Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and a valid annual practising licence. Successful completion of the relevant Part I Fellowship/Specialty Examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN), the West African College of Physicians (WACP), or a recognised equivalent examination that qualifies the doctor for appointment as a Senior Registrar in Nigeria. Specialty certification in Cardiology. Relevant clinical experience in cardiology, including supervised exposure to inpatient, outpatient, emergency and critical cardiovascular care. Competence in cardiovascular assessment and in interpreting ECGs, cardiac biomarkers, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiography and other common investigations, appropriate to training level. Ability to perform or assist with approved cardiology procedures under supervision and to maintain an accurate procedural logbook. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, or ability to obtain these within the stipulated period. Commitment to clinical governance, research, audit, quality improvement, ethical practice and continuous professional development. Proficiency in electronic health records and awareness of infection prevention, medication safety and radiation-safety requirements.

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