Consultant General Surgeon at British Community Hospital and Outpatient Clinic (BCHOC)

British Community Hospital and Outpatient Clinic (BCHOC) is a one stop comprehensive and effective general healthcare deliveries for yourself, family, and organisations with zero waiting time. Services include general outpatient, and in-patient clinics, maternity services, general and specialist surgery, laboratory services and public health/health and social care supports.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant General Surgeon

Location: Abuja
Employment type: Full-time

The Role

• The successful candidate will provide high-quality specialist care while contributing to a culture of professionalism, teamwork, accountability and respect. They will participate in outpatient, inpatient, emergency and on-call services and actively support the growth and development of BCHOC.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based patient care.
• Participate in emergency, inpatient, outpatient and on-call services.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, midwives, doctors, allied health professionals and management.
• Support junior staff through supervision, teaching and mentorship.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain professional standards of communication, documentation and conduct.
• Comply with BCHOC policies, procedures, governance arrangements and reporting structures.
• Support the development of BCHOC's current and future locations.

Essential Requirements

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification. Fully qualified medical doctor with specialist training and board certification (or equivalent) in Paediatrics, General Surgery, or Anaesthesiology- as applicable.

Relevant postgraduate specialist qualification:

• Current practising licence.
• Demonstrated experience within the relevant specialty.
• Excellent clinical, communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management in the relevant specialty.
• Demonstrated experience in managing emergencies, complex cases, and multidisciplinary care pathways in a hospital setting.
• Competence in using electronic or paper-based medical record systems, clinical documentation, and basic digital tools for communication and reporting.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical audit, quality improvement, and adherence to patient safety and infection prevention standards.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and support junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in education, training, and participation in research or research collaboration.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application documents to: career@bchoc.net using "Application for Consultant General Surgeon" as the subject of the email.

Application Requirements

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Copies of relevant qualifications
• Current Practising Licence
• Contact Details of Three Professional Referees

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.