Associate Cardiac Surgeon

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Cardiac Surgeon to support the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon in the assessment, preparation, surgical management, and postoperative care of patients undergoing cardiac procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preoperative assessment and preparation of patients.
• Review clinical records, investigations, imaging, and laboratory results.
• Assist the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon during cardiac surgical procedures.
• Prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures.
• Support postoperative patient care in collaboration with the Cardiac ICU and clinical teams.
• Monitor patients and promptly escalate complications when identified.
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary cardiac case discussions.
• Maintain accurate clinical and surgical documentation.
• Support clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, and service development.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies.

Requirements

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree or relevant surgical qualification.
• Current professional registration and practising licence.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant surgical experience.
• Experience in cardiac or cardiothoracic surgery is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and technical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an operating theatre and multidisciplinary environment.
• Good understanding of perioperative and postoperative surgical care.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and continuous learning.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to cv@ascentech.com.ng using "Associate Cardiac Surgeon – Port Harcourt" as the subject of the email.