Qualifications

· Medical degree (MBBS, MD, DO or equivalent) from an accredited institution

· Completion of residency/fellowship in General or Gastrointestinal Surgery

· Board certification or eligibility in General or GI Surgery from a recognized body

· Valid medical license in home country and eligibility for MDCN registration

· Certification in advanced endoscopic techniques

Experience

· Minimum 5 years’ experience post-consultant appointment in GI surgery.

· Expertise in open, laparoscopic, and advanced endoscopic GI procedures.

· Experience in high-volume surgical units and multidisciplinary team settings.

· Demonstrated leadership in training, research, or service development.

· Familiarity with working in resource-limited or transitional healthcare environments.

Clinical and Surgical Practice

· Perform a wide range of GI surgeries, including minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and open procedures.

· Conduct advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy.

· Manage patients across all stages of the surgical journey—preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.

Leadership and Team Development

· Lead a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, gastroenterologists, anaesthetists, endoscopy nurses, and allied health professionals.

· Mentor junior doctors, surgical trainees, and medical students in clinical, surgical, and procedural skills.

· Develop protocols and guidelines to support evidence-based GI surgery and endoscopy practices.

Strategic and Service Development

· Design and implement strategies to expand the scope and efficiency of GI services.

· Collaborate with senior leadership to align surgical services with AMCE’s long-term objectives.

· Drive innovation in surgical care, technology integration, and research participation.