Consultant Anesthetist and Intensivist

Job Description

Location : Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : 8 : 00 AM – 6 : 00 PM (One to Two Days Off Weekly)

Industry : Healthcare / Hospital Services

Experience Level : 7–10 Years

Salary Range : ₦2,000,000 – ₦2,500,000 Gross Monthly

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and experienced Consultant Anesthetist and Intensivist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. The successful candidate will deliver safe, evidence-based anesthesia and intensive care services, ensuring optimal patient outcomes before, during, and after surgical and medical procedures.  The role requires a proactive professional with strong leadership skills, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care within a dynamic hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

Anesthesia & Perioperative Care

Administer general, regional, and local anesthesia for surgical and diagnostic procedures.

Monitor and manage patients’ vital signs and responses before, during, and after anesthesia.

Provide expert postoperative recovery and pain control management.

Assess patients’ medical histories to develop individualized anesthesia care plans.

Ensure adherence to anesthesia safety protocols and best clinical practices.

Critical Care & Intensive Management

Lead the management of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Perform advanced life support, resuscitation, and stabilization for patients requiring ventilatory or hemodynamic support.

Participate in multidisciplinary ICU ward rounds, clinical audits, and case discussions.

Implement evidence-based critical care protocols and infection control standards.

Pain Management & Consultation

Offer specialized consultation in the management of acute and chronic pain conditions.

Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations, risk assessments, and perioperative counseling.

Collaborate closely with surgeons, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure integrated, patient-focused care.

Leadership, Training & Quality Assurance

Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents, and anesthesia technicians.

Participate actively in morbidity / mortality reviews, audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Contribute to medical education, clinical research, and professional development programs.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

MBBS or MD degree from a recognized and accredited medical institution.

Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCA / FMCP) in Anesthesia or equivalent.

Valid practicing license from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) .

Minimum of 7–10 years post-specialist qualification experience in a reputable healthcare facility.

Proven expertise in general anesthesia, intensive care management, and pain therapy.

Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and ethical conduct under pressure.

Benefits

Gross Monthly Salary : ₦2,000,000 – ₦2,500,000 (commensurate with experience)

Comprehensive health insurance and pension plan

Sponsored continuous professional development (CPD) and training opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art medical equipment and modern facilities

Supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment

Annual leave and other statutory employment benefits