Remuneration: very attractive (negotiable based on skills and experience)

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos.

A skilled and experience gastroenterologist is urgently require by an international reputable hospital in Lagos Island, Nigeria. Duties involve diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the digestive system (esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder) through patient consultations, complex diagnostic procedures like endoscopies/colonoscopies, creating treatment plans with medications, collaborating with other specialists, and performing advanced endoscopic interventions, all while staying updated with the latest GI research and practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Evaluation: Conduct physical exams, review medical history, and order tests (blood, imaging, biopsies) for digestive issues.

Diagnosis & Treatment: Identify and manage conditions like IBD, IBS, ulcers, liver disease, GI cancers, and polyps.

Procedures: Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS).

Treatment Planning: Develop tailored plans, prescribe medications, and oversee patient progress.

Collaboration: Work with nurses, PCPs, and other specialists (oncologists, surgeons) for coordinated care.

Education: Provide clear explanations to patients and participate in teaching medical students and trainees.

Research: Stay current with new treatments and best practices in gastroenterology.

CORE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

Medical Expertise: Deep knowledge of the GI tract and its organs.

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in operating endoscopic equipment and EMR systems.

Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving for complex diagnoses.

Communication: Empathetic and clear communication with patients and colleagues.

Education: MD/DO, residency in Internal Medicine, and fellowship in Gastroenterology.

If qualified, interested and available, please forward your comprehensive and updated CV in Word format to: info@crystalblendng.com