Cardiac Anaesthetist – Consultant

Our client is a tertiary healthcare facility providing specialised care in oncology cardiovascular medicine renal care advanced surgery and diagnostic services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cardiac Anaesthetist to provide specialized anaesthetic and perioperative care for patients undergoing cardiac surgical and interventional procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for preoperative assessment administration and management of cardiac anaesthesia intraoperative haemodynamic monitoring postoperative stabilization and critical care support.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive pre-anaesthetic assessment and risk stratification of patients undergoing cardiac procedures.

Develop and implement individualized anaesthetic plans for cardiac surgical and interventional procedures.

Administer general and regional anaesthesia sedation and advanced perioperative techniques as clinically appropriate.

Provide anaesthetic management for open-heart procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting valve surgery and other major cardiac procedures.

Manage patients requiring advanced haemodynamic monitoring and cardiovascular support during surgery.

Manage difficult airways and perioperative emergencies including cardiac arrest and major haemorrhage.

Provide postoperative anaesthetic and critical care support for cardiac surgery patients.

Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons and perfusionists during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

Participate in multidisciplinary cardiac team meetings and clinical decision making.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent).
  
• Fellowship in Anaesthesiology or equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
  
• Current medical registration and valid practising licence in country of practice with eligibility for registration in Nigeria.
  
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-specialization experience with significant experience in cardiac anaesthesia.
  
• Demonstrated experience in cardiac surgery advanced haemodynamic monitoring and perioperative critical care.
  
• Commitment to evidence-based practice patient safety and continuous professional development.
  
• Open to qualified local and expatriate candidates.
  

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1