Senior Registrar, Emergency Medicine

Qualifications

· MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.

· Membership in Emergency Medicine (e.g., MWACEM, MRCEM, or equivalent).

· Valid medical license to practice in Nigeria.

· Certifications in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

· 1- 4 years of post-fellowship experience in emergency medicine.

· Proven expertise in high-acuity emergency care, trauma management, and procedural skills.

Clinical Care & Patient Management

· Perform rapid, accurate, and comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with undifferentiated emergency conditions.

· Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., laboratory investigations, imaging studies, ECGs) to formulate differential diagnoses.

· Administer emergency medications and perform life-saving procedures, including CPR, advanced airway management, defibrillation, and cardioversion.

· Execute common emergency procedures such as wound care, suturing, fracture reduction, and lumbar puncture.

· Stabilize critically ill patients and coordinate their transfer to ICU or specialized units.

Team Leadership & Supervision

· Supervise and mentor medical officers, resident doctors, and interns, providing hands-on training in emergency procedures.

· Serve as shift lead, making key operational decisions in collaboration with the Consultant Emergency Physician and nursing team.

· Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Patient Flow & Operational Efficiency

· Optimize patient flow from triage to disposition, minimizing delays and overcrowding.

· Coordinate with Radiology, ICU, Surgery, and Laboratory teams for efficient case management.

· Participate in daily handovers, clinical rounds, and interdepartmental reviews.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

· Communicate empathetically with patients and families, explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses clearly.

· Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and specialist physicians for coordinated care.

· Address challenging patient or family interactions with professionalism and compassion.

Documentation & Compliance

· Maintain accurate, timely medical records, adhering to AMCE’s policies and legal requirements.

· Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system proficiently.

· Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, clinical guidelines, and quality standards.