Gastrointestinal Surgeon (Endoscopy) at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) – Abuja

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) is recruiting a Gastrointestinal Surgeon (Endoscopy) in Abuja to lead the diagnosis, surgical treatment and endoscopic management of complex gastrointestinal diseases affecting the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, liver, pancreas and biliary system.

Responsibilities

• Perform gastrointestinal surgery, including minimally invasive, laparoscopic and open procedures, and provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
• Manage patients throughout the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative stages, provide specialist consultations for complex gastrointestinal conditions and lead multidisciplinary case reviews, particularly for gastrointestinal cancer pathways.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, gastroenterologists, anaesthetists, endoscopy nurses and allied health professionals, while mentoring junior doctors, surgical trainees and medical students.
• Develop evidence-based protocols and guidelines and promote safe, innovative and high-quality surgical and endoscopic practice.
• Plan and implement service-development initiatives, improve patient access and referral pathways, reduce procedural waiting times and collaborate with senior leadership on service priorities.
• Lead quality assurance, clinical audits, performance reviews, risk management and clinical-safety monitoring, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Represent the GI department in hospital-wide projects and participate in professional conferences and networks.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, DO or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Completed residency or fellowship in General Surgery or Gastrointestinal Surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility in General or GI Surgery from a recognised body.
• Valid medical licence in the home country and eligibility for registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Certification in advanced endoscopic techniques.
• At least five years of experience after appointment as a consultant in GI surgery.
• Expertise in open, laparoscopic and advanced endoscopic GI procedures, with experience in high-volume surgical units and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in training, research or service development, and familiarity with resource-limited or transitional healthcare environments.