Urologist

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Urologist

Location: Gwarinpa, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Health sector

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Urologist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team in Abuja.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive urological care, including the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system.
• The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in minimally invasive urological surgery, demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, and be committed to delivering patient-centred, evidence-based healthcare while supporting the hospital's commitment to clinical excellence.

Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage patients with urological disorders affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, urethra, and male reproductive organs.
• Conduct outpatient consultations, inpatient reviews, and emergency urological assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on current clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Perform elective and emergency urological procedures with a focus on patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Manage both benign and malignant urological conditions.
• Provide pre-operative assessment, post-operative care, and long-term follow-up of patients.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians from other specialties to ensure coordinated patient care.

Surgical Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of open and minimally invasive urological procedures, including laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries.
• Demonstrate competence in procedures such as:
  • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
  • Ureteroscopy (URS)
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Cystoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
  • Laser stone surgery
  • Laparoscopic nephrectomy and other laparoscopic urological procedures
  • Ureteric stent insertion and removal
  • Bladder tumour resections (TURBT)
  • Other advanced minimally invasive urological interventions
• Maintain high standards of surgical safety and infection prevention.
• Participate in surgical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Patient Care:

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, preventive care, and recovery expectations.
• Ensure accurate documentation of clinical findings, operative notes, and treatment plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards of medical practice.
• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and patient-centred care.

Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities:

• Participate in departmental meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Support the development and implementation of clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, resident doctors, interns, and medical officers where applicable.
• Participate in continuous professional development activities and hospital training programmes.
• Assist in service planning and the expansion of the hospital's urology services.

Call Duty:

• Participate in the hospital's consultant call rota.
• Provide emergency urological consultations and interventions during assigned call periods.
• Respond promptly to emergency surgical cases and inpatient referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or equivalent).
• Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCS) or the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) in Urology, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification.
• Current practising licence issued by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Registration with relevant professional bodies.
• Additional fellowship or certification in minimally invasive or laparoscopic urological surgery will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' post-fellowship experience as a Consultant Urologist.
• Proven experience performing advanced minimally invasive urological surgeries.
• Experience in managing both elective and emergency urological cases.
• Previous experience working in a specialist or tertiary healthcare facility is preferred.

Required Competencies:
Technical Competencies:

• Advanced expertise in minimally invasive urological surgery.
• Strong surgical and procedural skills.
• Excellent diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Competence in managing complex urological conditions.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice.

Work days:

• Monday- Friday (with scheduled call duty).

What We Offer

• Competitive consultant remuneration package.
• Accommodation located close to the hospital.
• Structured Monday–Friday work schedule with consultant call duty.
• Opportunity to work with modern medical facilities and advanced surgical equipment.
• Supportive multidisciplinary work environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Interested and qualified candidates whose competence, career goals, and aspirations are in alignment with the requirements of this job role should kindly send their CVs to apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.