Senior Registrar - Cardiology

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The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is hiring a Senior Registrar in Cardiology to deliver evidence-based cardiovascular care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency and critical-care settings. The role involves performing approved cardiac procedures under consultant supervision, supporting teaching and research, and participating in on-call rotas. This is a specialist training position within a 500-bed world-class hospital developed by Afreximbank in partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

• Senior specialist training position in cardiology under consultant supervision
• 500-bed specialty hospital with world-class cardiovascular services
• Clinical duties across inpatient, outpatient, emergency and critical care
• Opportunity to participate in teaching, audit and research activities
• Developed by Afreximbank in partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Senior Registrar - Cardiology at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) ⏲ Sep 2, 2026, 9:14 AM ⋕ View all Medical & Healthcare jobs 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 continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Registrar - Cardiology Location : Abuja Job Objective The role involves assessing and managing patients across inpatient, outpatient, emergency and critical-care settings; performing approved non-invasive and invasive procedures within demonstrated competence; supporting teaching, audit and research; and contributing to safe, efficient multidisciplinary cardiovascular services. The Senior Registrar, Cardiology will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with cardiovascular conditions while undertaking advanced specialist training under the supervision of Consultant Cardiologists. Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities: Clinical Care and Patient Management: Review cardiology inpatients and outpatients, participate in consultant-led ward rounds and ensure timely escalation of complex or deteriorating patients. Formulate and implement evidence-based management plans under consultant supervision for coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, valvular disease and other cardiovascular conditions. Perform or assist with approved non-invasive and invasive cardiac procedures under appropriate supervision, maintaining procedural logs and required competency evidence. Provide clear information to patients and families, support shared decision-making, and complete accurate clinical documentation, prescriptions, referrals and discharge summaries. Request and interpret ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac biomarkers and other investigations within approved competence. Assess patients with suspected or established cardiovascular disease through focused history, examination and interpretation of relevant investigations. Emergency and On-Call Responsibilities: Initiate resuscitation and stabilisation in accordance with current ACLS and AMCE protocols, seeking consultant support at the appropriate escalation threshold. Coordinate timely assessment and referral of STEMI and other time-critical cases and ensure effective clinical handover and follow-up. Participate in the cardiology on-call rota and respond promptly to acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, acute heart failure, cardiac arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. Clinical Governance, Quality and Safety: Participate in clinical audit, morbidity and mortality reviews, incident reporting, root-cause analysis and quality-improvement projects. Contribute to the development and review of clinical pathways, protocols and standard operating procedures. Comply with AMCE policies, national guidance and recognised international standards for cardiovascular care, patient safety, infection prevention, medication safety and radiation protection. Education, Training and Supervision: Attend and contribute to journal clubs, case presentations, grand rounds, simulation sessions and other continuing professional development activities. Support the day-to-day teaching and supervision of junior residents, medical officers, interns, nurses and students within delegated authority and escalate performance or patient-safety concerns. Maintain active participation in an accredited senior residency/specialist training programme and meet all training, rotation, logbook, assessment and examination requirements. Research and Academic Contribution: Apply current evidence and emerging developments in cardiology to clinical practice and departmental learning. Participate in approved clinical research, data collection, service evaluation and presentation or publication of findings. Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Service Delivery: Work effectively with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, emergency physicians, radiologists, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory teams and allied health professionals. Participate in heart-team and other multidisciplinary meetings and maintain timely communication with referring clinicians. Support efficient use of beds, diagnostics, equipment and supplies and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Professional and Ethical Practice: Maintain valid professional registration, annual practising licence and required certifications throughout employment. Practise within competence and delegated authority, obtain informed consent, protect confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards. Demonstrate respectful, culturally sensitive, patient-centred conduct and remain accountable for assigned duties and continuous professional development. Qualifications Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) from a recognised institution. Ability to perform or assist with approved cardiology procedures under supervision and to maintain an accurate procedural logbook. Proficiency in electronic health records and awareness of infection prevention, medication safety and radiation-safety requirements. Successful completion of the relevant Part I Fellowship/Specialty Examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN), the West African College of Physicians (WACP), or a recognised equivalent examination that qualifies the doctor for appointment as a Senior Registrar in Nigeria. Relevant clinical experience: in cardiology, including supervised exposure to inpatient, outpatient, emergency and critical cardiovascular care. Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and a valid annual practising licence. Specialty certification in Cardiology. Competence in cardiovascular assessment and in interpreting ECGs, cardiac biomarkers, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiography and other common investigations, appropriate to training level. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, or ability to obtain these within the stipulated period. Commitment to clinical governance, research, audit, quality improvement, ethical practice and continuous professional development. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja