Critical Care Physician

Critical Care Physician

Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Reports To: Chief Medical Director (CMD)
Work Location: Lagos – Mainland
Work Mode: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: ₦500,000 (Net Monthly)
Experience Requirement: Minimum of 2 years post-ICU, Anesthesia, or related clinical exposure

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Critical Care Physician will be responsible for providing anesthesia services and leading the clinical management of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. This role involves perioperative care, advanced life support, ventilatory management, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure safe, effective, and timely patient care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Anesthesia & Perioperative Care

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

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

• Provide expert postoperative recovery and pain management care.

• Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.

• Ensure strict compliance with anesthesia safety standards, protocols, and best clinical practices.

Critical Care & ICU Management

• Lead and participate in the clinical management of critically ill patients in the ICU.

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

• Manage mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and life-support systems.

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

• Implement evidence-based critical care protocols and infection prevention and control measures.

Collaboration & Quality Improvement

• Work closely with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-focused care.

• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to medical education, clinical research, and professional development activities within the hospital.

DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES

• Deliver anesthesia services for scheduled and emergency procedures.

• Monitor ICU patients continuously and respond promptly to any clinical deterioration.

• Operate and manage ventilators, infusion pumps, and other critical care equipment.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in line with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

• Attend ward rounds, handover sessions, clinical meetings, and on-call duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education & Certification

• MBBS (mandatory).

• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).

• Valid annual practicing license.

Experience

• 0–2 years post-qualification experience (entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply).

• Prior exposure to ICU, anesthesia, or emergency medicine is an added advantage.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Must-Have Skills

• Endotracheal intubation

• Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ACLS)

• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail

Nice-to-Have Skills

• ICU rotation or anesthesia exposure

• Effective communication and team leadership skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Highly responsible, disciplined, and focused

• Calm and composed under pressure

• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently

• Strong commitment to patient safety, ethics, and quality care

WORK SCHEDULE

• Availability: Everyday (shift-based and on-call duties as required)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Net Monthly Salary: ₦500,000

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage

• Pension contribution

• Performance-based bonus

• Annual leave (above statutory requirement)

• Training and continuous professional development support

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and relevant credentials to:
[email protected]

Subject Line: Application for Critical Care Physician – Chiron Hospital