Job Description

ICU Doctor

Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Reports To: Chief Medical Director (CMD)
Work Location: Lagos – Mainland
Work Mode: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: ₦500,000 (Net Monthly)
Experience Requirement: Minimum of 2 years post-ICU, Anesthesia, or related clinical exposure

The ICU Doctor will be responsible for the clinical management of critically ill patients within the Intensive Care Unit, with a strong focus on anesthesia support, advanced life support, ventilatory management, and perioperative care. The role requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure safe, effective, and timely patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Anesthesia & Perioperative Care

• Administer general, regional, and local anesthesia for surgical and diagnostic procedures.

• Monitor and manage patients vital signs before, during, and after anesthesia.

• Provide expert postoperative recovery and pain management care.

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.

• Ensure strict adherence to anesthesia safety standards, protocols, and best clinical practices.

Critical Care & ICU Management

• Lead and participate in the clinical management of critically ill patients in the ICU.

• Perform advanced life support, resuscitation, and stabilization of patients requiring ventilatory or hemodynamic support.

• Manage mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and life-support systems.

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary ICU ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical audits.

• Implement evidence-based ICU protocols and infection prevention and control measures.

Collaboration & Quality Improvement

• Work closely with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated and patient-focused care.

• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to medical education, clinical research, and ongoing professional development within the hospital.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Deliver anesthesia services for scheduled and emergency procedures.

• Continuously monitor ICU patients and respond promptly to any clinical deterioration.

• Operate and manage ventilators, infusion pumps, and other critical care equipment.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

• Attend ward rounds, clinical handovers, meetings, and on-call duties as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

• MBBS (mandatory).

• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).

• Valid annual practicing license.

Experience

• 0–2 years post-qualification experience (entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply).

• Prior exposure to ICU, anesthesia, or emergency medicine is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Must-Have Skills

• Endotracheal intubation

• Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ACLS)

• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail

Nice-to-Have Skills

• ICU rotation or anesthesia exposure

• Effective communication and team leadership skills

Personal Attributes

• Highly responsible, disciplined, and focused

• Calm and composed under pressure

• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently

• Strong commitment to patient safety, ethics, and quality care

Work Schedule

• Availability: Everyday (shift-based and on-call duties as required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Net Monthly Salary: ₦500,000

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage

• Pension contribution

• Performance-based bonus

• Annual leave (above statutory requirement)

• Training and continuous professional development support

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and relevant credentials to:

hiring@mysigma.io
Subject Line: Application for ICU Doctor