Job Description

Cardiologist

Location: Lagos
Industry: Healthcare / Hospital
Experience Required: Minimum 2 Years Post-Fellowship
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Cardiologist to join a reputable healthcare facility in Lagos. The ideal candidate must be a recent fellowship holder with strong clinical expertise in diagnosing, treating, and preventing cardiovascular diseases. This role requires excellent diagnostic skills, hands-on experience with cardiovascular procedures, and the ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced medical environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment & Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history taking and physical examinations.

• Diagnose a wide range of cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and heart failure.

• Provide emergency care for acute cardiac conditions when required.

2. Diagnostic Testing & Interpretation

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including:

  • ECGs

  • Echocardiograms

  • Stress tests

  • Cardiac CT/MRI (where available)

  • Holter monitoring

• Monitor and evaluate patient test results to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis.

3. Treatment Planning & Management

• Develop individualized treatment and management plans for patients based on clinical findings.

• Prescribe medications appropriately and monitor patient response.

• Provide guidance on diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications to improve heart health.

• Manage chronic cardiovascular diseases and follow patients through long-term care.

4. Cardiovascular Procedures

• Perform non-invasive and invasive cardiac procedures (as applicable), such as:

  • Cardiac catheterization

  • Stress echocardiography

  • EKG interpretation

  • Other diagnostic/interventional procedures aligned with training

• Work closely with cardiothoracic surgeons and other specialists for advanced interventions.

5. Patient Education & Counseling

• Educate patients and their families on diagnosis, treatment options, risk factors, and preventive strategies.

• Provide post-procedural guidance and support for long-term disease management.

6. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with nurses, primary care physicians, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care.

• Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions, and departmental reviews.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records in line with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

• Prepare clinical reports, treatment summaries, and follow-up documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS Degree from a recognized institution.

• Fellowship in Cardiology (National Postgraduate Medical College, West African College of Physicians, or equivalent).

• Minimum of 2 years post-fellowship clinical experience.

• Valid practice license from Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)

• Strong clinical and diagnostic competency in cardiology.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency cardiovascular cases.

• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and physical stamina for procedures.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Advanced diagnostic reasoning

• Strong procedural skills

• Patient-centered communication

• Leadership and teamwork

• Crisis and emergency response

• High ethical and professional standards

Benefits

• Competitive and attractive salary package.

• Professional and career development opportunities.

• Access to modern diagnostic tools and equipment.

• Supportive clinical environment with multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Health insurance and other institutional benefits (as applicable).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
hiring@mysigma.io

Using the subject line: Cardiologist Lagos