Neurosurgeon at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) – Abuja

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja is recruiting an on-site Neurosurgeon (GL 6A) to diagnose and surgically manage disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.

Role overview

The Neurosurgeon will deliver complex cranial and spinal surgery, including tumour resections, cerebrovascular procedures and spinal fusions; lead the development of neurosurgical protocols; and advance clinical quality, research and patient care.

Clinical practice

• Diagnose and surgically manage brain tumours, traumatic brain injuries, spinal disorders, cerebrovascular disease and functional neurological disorders.
• Perform advanced procedures including craniotomies, neuroendoscopic surgery, microdiscectomy, spinal fusion and carotid endarterectomy.
• Use intraoperative MRI, neuronavigation and neurophysiological monitoring to improve surgical accuracy and patient safety.
• Conduct preoperative and postoperative outpatient clinics and coordinate ongoing follow-up.
• Provide emergency on-call neurosurgical care for trauma, stroke and other acute presentations.

Patient care and teamwork

• Explain diagnoses, surgical options, risks, benefits and recovery expectations; obtain informed consent and respect patient autonomy.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records according to professional, legal and hospital standards.
• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary planning with neurologists, neuroradiologists, neuro-oncologists and rehabilitation professionals.
• Collaborate with radiologists interpreting MRI, CT and digital subtraction angiography, and with oncology teams arranging integrated treatment.
• Work with nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams on perioperative and long-term rehabilitation.

Leadership, research and clinical governance

• Supervise, mentor and train junior doctors, residents and medical students, and lead training in neurosurgical techniques and critical care.
• Promote continuing professional development and act as a clinical lead for neurosciences research and innovation.
• Lead and contribute to studies improving neurosurgical techniques and outcomes; publish and present peer-reviewed research.
• Maintain evidence-based neurosurgery, neuro-oncology and neurocritical-care practices.
• Follow hospital protocols, Nigerian regulations and international standards, including guidance from the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Participate in infection-control, patient-safety, quality improvement, clinical audit, peer-review and hospital governance activities.

Qualifications and experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Fellowship in Neurosurgery from a recognised board or college (for example, FRCS(SN), EANS or equivalent).
• Subspecialty fellowship in cerebrovascular surgery, neuro-oncology, spine or paediatric neurosurgery is highly desirable.
• Valid medical licence or eligibility for specialist registration in Nigeria.
• At least ten years of post-specialisation experience in neurosurgery, including independent work in a high-volume tertiary-care setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex cranial and spinal procedures.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary surgical teams, mentoring junior staff, developing clinical protocols and contributing to quality improvement and governance.
• Record of clinical research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Core skills: Cerebrovascular surgery, neuro-oncology and spinal surgery.

How to apply

Apply online through the AMCE recruitment application. Application deadline: Not specified.