Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician at African Medical Centre of Excellence

Job Overview

The Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician will provide specialist care within the Emergency Department at the African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja. The role involves assessing and managing acute illnesses and injuries, making rapid evidence-based decisions, stabilising critically ill patients and arranging timely admission or transfer for further specialist care.

The Consultant will also lead multidisciplinary emergency teams and contribute to clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement, staff training, research and the development of emergency-care protocols.

Job Details

• Employer: African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: MBBS or equivalent medical degree; Fellowship in Emergency Medicine such as FCEM, FRCEM or equivalent; valid medical licence to practise in Nigeria; Advanced Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support certifications; postgraduate qualification in critical care or pre-hospital medicine; certification in ultrasound-guided procedures
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-specialisation experience in emergency medicine
• Job Field: Emergency Medicine
• Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
• Salary: Not specified
• Application Deadline: Not specified

About the Organization

The African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja is a multi-specialty healthcare institution developed by Afreximbank in partnership with King’s College Hospital London. The partnership supports specialist clinical care, research, education and professional development.

AMCE focuses on areas including oncology, haematology, cardiovascular care and general healthcare. Its mission includes expanding access to advanced treatment in Africa and reducing the need for patients to travel abroad for specialist medical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis and management of acute medical and surgical emergencies.
• Oversee the stabilisation and resuscitation of critically ill patients.
• Perform emergency procedures, including intubation, central line placement and chest tube insertion.
• Ensure timely transfer or admission of patients requiring further specialised care.
• Lead the emergency team during shifts and oversee patient care and workload distribution.
• Develop and implement clinical pathways and protocols for emergency care.
• Manage departmental operations, including resource allocation and staffing.
• Participate in hospital-wide committees relating to emergency services and patient safety.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, medical students and nursing staff.
• Organise and deliver training on emergency procedures and protocols.
• Support staff development through regular appraisals and feedback.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes, participate in audits and incident reviews, and support patient safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and maintain effective communication with patients, families and healthcare providers.
• Liaise with ambulance services, emergency medical services and referral centres.
• Promote and participate in emergency medicine research, including publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at professional conferences.
• Lead Equality and Diversity work within the department, including the development and implementation of related strategies, policies, procedures and monitoring systems.
• Work with Human Resources on staff recruitment, retention, performance management and development.
• Work with the Recruitment Manager to build connections with local, international and online communities to support the growth of the organisation.
• Develop high-potential employees through structured mentoring and talent development.
• Contribute to strategic planning and the development of emergency services.
• Monitor and manage departmental budgets and resources.
• Represent the department in hospital-wide committees and forums.

Reporting and Working Relationships

• Report directly to the Head of Emergency Medicine.
• Provide feedback to the Medical Director on departmental operations.
• Supervise junior doctors, residents and trainees in the Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer on patient care strategies.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance Manager on clinical audits.
• Work with the Hospital Administrator on resource management.
• Collaborate with critical care, radiology, surgical and nursing teams to support comprehensive patient management.
• Engage administrative staff to support operational efficiency.

Requirements and Qualifications

Professional qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Fellowship in Emergency Medicine, such as FCEM, FRCEM or equivalent.
• Valid medical licence to practise in Nigeria.
• Advanced Life Support certification.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support certification.
• Postgraduate qualification in critical care or pre-hospital medicine.
• Certification in ultrasound-guided procedures.

 Experience

• Minimum of five years of post-specialisation experience in emergency medicine.
• Managing complex and high-acuity cases.
• Working in resource-limited environments.
• Emergency-medicine research and publication experience.
• Multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Clinical pathway and protocol development.
• Quality-improvement leadership.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Medical qualification: MBBS or equivalent
• Specialist qualification: Fellowship in Emergency Medicine, such as FCEM or FRCEM
• Professional status: Valid medical licence to practise in Nigeria
• Required certifications: ALS and ATLS
• Experience: Minimum five years after emergency-medicine specialisation
• Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
• Employment type: Full Time
• Clinical expertise: Complex and high-acuity emergency cases
• Leadership: Multidisciplinary team leadership and clinical-protocol development

Application Readiness Checklist

• Make the required qualification easy to verify in the education or certification section of your CV.
• Show evidence of the required experience through relevant roles, dates and measurable responsibilities.
• Tailor your CV to the verified responsibilities and Emergency Medicine skills stated in this vacancy.
• Confirm that the vacancy is still open before submitting your application.
• Clearly list your medical licence, Emergency Medicine Fellowship, ALS, ATLS and ultrasound-guided procedure certification.
• Highlight complex emergency cases managed, resuscitation leadership, clinical protocols developed, quality-improvement projects and research publications.

Vacancy Verification

AfriJobSpace rechecked this vacancy on September 21, 2026 against Deloitte’s official SmartRecruiters page for the African Medical Centre of Excellence. The vacancy remained available at the time of review. The employer did not publish an application deadline.

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Before You Apply

Applicants should ensure that their CV and supporting documents clearly show their medical degree, Emergency Medicine Fellowship, valid Nigerian medical licence, ALS and ATLS certifications, relevant postgraduate qualification and ultrasound-guided procedure certification. The employer did not publish a salary or application deadline for this vacancy.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Deloitte SmartRecruiters platform using the Apply for Job button on this page. Before submitting, applicants should confirm that their medical licence, specialist fellowship, professional certifications and post-specialisation experience are clearly documented.