Job Description

CONSULTANT UROLOGIST (ENDOUROLOGY & MINIMALLY INVASIVE UROLOGICAL SURGERY)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Urology & Surgical Services
Reports To: Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer
Recruitment: Confidential
Salary: Starting from ₦4,000,000 Monthly (Negotiable Based on Experience & Technical Expertise)
Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation Provided

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a leading, high-volume specialist hospital in Abuja committed to delivering world-class urological and minimally invasive surgical care.

The hospital records an average of 40+ urology consultations weekly and successfully performed over 212 prostate surgeries in 2025, making it one of the region's busiest specialist urology centres.

As part of its strategic expansion, the hospital seeks an exceptional Consultant Urologist with a passion for Endourology, Laser Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Robotic Urology

This opportunity is ideal for a consultant who already possesses foundational endourological skills and is eager to develop into an internationally competitive endourologist through structured local and overseas training.

The hospital invests heavily in clinical excellence, technology, research, innovation, and continuous professional development.

Please Note: This is a confidential executive search. The identity of the hospital will only be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

The Consultant Urologist will provide specialist diagnostic, medical, and surgical management for a broad spectrum of urological conditions while contributing to the continued growth of the hospital's advanced endourology programme.

The successful candidate should be competent in Urethrocystoscopy and possess experience in basic endourological procedures, with a strong desire to master advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques.

Candidates demonstrating commitment, discipline, and long-term career aspirations will have access to extensive local and international subspecialty training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Provide specialist consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of adult urological diseases.
• Independently perform Urethrocystoscopy and other diagnostic endoscopic procedures.
• Perform elective and emergency urological surgeries.
• Carry out basic endourological procedures with opportunities to progress into advanced procedures.
• Diagnose and manage:
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Kidney Stones
  • Ureteric Stones
  • Renal Tumours
  • Urinary Tract Disorders
  • Male Infertility
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Urological Trauma
  • Urinary Incontinence
• Perform outpatient consultations, ward rounds, inpatient reviews, and post-operative follow-up.
• Manage urological emergencies including urinary retention, obstructive uropathy, renal colic, haematuria, and trauma.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumour board meetings and collaborative patient care.
• Supervise junior doctors, residents, and theatre staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and operative records.
• Participate in clinical governance, mortality reviews, quality assurance, and departmental audits.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and continuous medical education.
• Support the strategic development of the hospital's minimally invasive and robotic urology programme.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should possess:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS), National Postgraduate Medical College (FMCS), or equivalent recognised international qualification in Urology.
• Current Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) practising licence (or eligibility where applicable).
• Demonstrable competence in Urethrocystoscopy
• Good understanding of basic endourological procedures.
• Excellent clinical judgement and surgical decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

DESIRABLE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Experience in any of the following procedures will be highly advantageous:

• Urethrocystoscopy
• TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour)
• TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate)
• HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate)
• Laser Prostate Surgery
• PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy)
• Mini-PCNL
• RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery)
• Flexible Ureteroscopy
• Laser Lithotripsy
• Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
• Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
• Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
• Robotic Cystectomy
• Advanced Endourological Procedures

Candidates who possess only foundational experience but demonstrate exceptional commitment to advanced training are strongly encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3–5 years post-fellowship experience in specialist urology practice.
• Demonstrated experience performing diagnostic and operative urological procedures.
• Previous experience in a tertiary hospital or high-volume surgical centre is preferred.
• Exposure to minimally invasive surgery will be an added advantage.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional clinical competence.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism.
• Passion for innovation in urological surgery.
• Commitment to long-term career development.
• Ability to work in a high-volume surgical environment.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.
• High ethical and professional standards.
• Desire to become a leading Endourologist through continuous learning.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The hospital provides outstanding opportunities for career advancement through:

• Advanced Endourology Training
• International Fellowship Opportunities
• Overseas Hands-on Surgical Training
• Robotic Surgery Exposure
• Laser Surgery Certification
• Continuous Medical Education (CME)
• International Conferences and Workshops
• Research and Academic Development

Training opportunities are reserved for consultants who demonstrate commitment, excellent performance, and long-term engagement with the institution.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive package, including:

• Gross Salary: Starting from ₦4,000,000 per month (Negotiable)
• Hospital-provided accommodation
• Performance-based salary progression
• Structured career development pathway
• Local and international specialist training
• Modern endourology and minimally invasive surgical equipment
• Collaborative multidisciplinary work environment
• Pension and statutory benefits
• Annual leave and other employment benefits in accordance with hospital policy

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Qualified international applicants are encouraged to apply.

The hospital has an approved Expatriate Quota issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Eligible international candidates may receive:

• Salary payable in US Dollars
• Relocation support (where applicable)
• Employer-sponsored work authorization
• Minimum employment contract of five (5) years
• Access to advanced subspecialty surgical training

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their updated CV together with relevant professional credentials.

Further details regarding the hospital, recruitment process, and compensation structure will be shared with shortlisted candidates only.

Application Email: hiring@mysigma.io

Subject Line: Application – Consultant Urologist (Endourology & Minimally Invasive Surgery)