Junior Consultant - Intensivist

Junior Consultant - Intensivist

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 cont...

Junior Consultant - Intensivist

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 1 - 3 years
• Location Abuja
• Job Field Medical / Healthcare

Job Objective

• The Junior Consultant, Intensivist will be responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based critical care to patients under the supervision of the Consultant Anaesthetist. The role holder will support the daily management of the ICU, perform advanced procedures, participate in multidisciplinary teamwork, and contribute to teaching, quality improvement, and research initiatives.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Clinical Patient Management

• Assist the Consultant Anaesthetist in leading daily multidisciplinary ICU rounds, contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based management plans.
• Independently manage a defined caseload of critically ill patients under supervision, including those with severe sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), multi-organ failure, and post-operative complications.
• Perform and document comprehensive daily patient assessments, including history taking, physical examination, and interpretation of laboratory and radiological data.
• Prescribe and adjust complex pharmacological regimens (vasoactive drugs, sedatives, analgesics, antimicrobials) following approved protocols and in consultation with senior staff.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), including daily progress notes, procedure notes, and discharge summaries.
• Lead rapid response teams and code blue events under the guidance of the Consultant Anaesthetist, demonstrating proficiency in advanced life support.

Procedural Expertise and Safety

• Perform a range of invasive procedures independently, including central venous catheterization, arterial line insertion, endotracheal intubation, chest tube insertion, and lumbar puncture, under the supervision of the Consultant Anaesthetist.
• Assist in advanced procedures such as percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, and point-of-care ultrasound (echocardiography, lung ultrasound, FAST exams).
• Adhere strictly to infection control and sterile techniques, actively participating in CLABSI and VAP prevention bundles.
• Manage complications during procedures, seeking immediate senior support when required, and documenting all events thoroughly.
• Ensure pre-procedure checks, equipment readiness, and post-procedure monitoring are completed per safety protocols.
• Maintain proficiency in mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive), renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and hemodynamic monitoring systems.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for referring physicians, emergency department staff, and ward teams regarding patient admissions, transfers, and step-down planning.
• Communicate daily with patients’ families, providing clear updates on clinical status, prognosis, and care plans, and participate in formal family meetings to discuss goals of care.
• Facilitate seamless handovers between shifts using standardized communication tools (e.g., SBAR), ensuring continuity of care.
• Collaborate respectfully with ICU nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Escalate clinical concerns or deteriorating patient conditions promptly to the Consultant Anaesthetist or senior intensivist on duty.
• Participate in daily huddles and multidisciplinary team meetings to align care plans and address operational issues.

Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance

• Actively participate in the ICU’s quality improvement program, including data collection for clinical audits (e.g., mortality, readmission, infection rates).
• Contribute to the review and update of clinical protocols, such as sedation weaning, delirium management, and sepsis bundles.
• Report critical incidents, near misses, and adverse events via the hospital’s incident reporting system, and participate in root cause analysis as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with international patient safety goals (e.g., WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, hand hygiene, medication reconciliation).
• Lead or co-lead at least one clinical audit per year, presenting findings to the department and implementing actionable improvements.
• Monitor and promote appropriate use of blood products, antibiotics, and laboratory testing to reduce waste and harm.

Teaching, Training, and Mentorship

• Provide bedside teaching and clinical supervision to senior residents, residents, interns, and medical students rotating through the ICU.
• Deliver formal teaching sessions (e.g., case presentations, journal clubs, simulation-based training) for the multidisciplinary team on topics such as airway management, sepsis, or ventilator management.
• Assess and document the clinical competencies of trainees, offering constructive feedback to support their professional development.
• Assist in the orientation and onboarding of new ICU medical staff and rotating residents.
• Foster a learning environment by encouraging questions, evidence-based discussions, and reflective practice.
• Maintain own continuing medical education (CME) credits and assist in organizing departmental CME activities (e.g., grand rounds, morbidity & mortality conferences).

Research and Professional Development

• Support ongoing clinical research projects led by senior consultants, including patient recruitment, data collection, and ethics submissions.
• Develop and lead a small-scale research project or quality improvement initiative under mentorship, aiming for presentation at a local or national conference.
• Stay current with emerging evidence in critical care by regularly reviewing journals and attending webinars or conferences.
• Contribute to the development of research protocols, case reports, or review articles for publication.
• Present research findings or interesting cases at departmental meetings and national/international conferences as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Education, Skills and Competenc