Junior Consultant, Internal Medicine

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Consultant, Internal Medicine - Endocrinologist

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Junior Consultant in Internal Medicine with subspecialty training in Endocrinology will provide advanced clinical care to patients with complex endocrine disorders under the supervision of senior consultants.
• This role involves managing both general internal medicine cases and specialized endocrine conditions, performing subspecialty procedures, contributing to multidisciplinary care, and participating in the education and training of junior doctors at the African Medical Centre of Excellence.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Comprehensive Primary Care Services:

• Perform minor surgical procedures, including wound suturing, abscess drainage, skin biopsies, joint aspirations, and cryotherapy.
• Provide holistic, continuous primary care for patients presenting with acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and undifferentiated symptoms.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of medical conditions across all age groups and both genders.
• Deliver preventive care services including immunizations, health screening, and lifestyle modification counseling.

Specialized Clinical Care:

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on current evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide continuity of care for patients with chronic endocrine conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Manage patients with complex, multi-system conditions requiring both general internal medicine and subspecialty expertise.
• Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and management for patients with endocrine disorders (diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, pituitary/adrenal disorders, osteoporosis, reproductive endocrinology)

General Internal Medicine Services:

• Manage patients with undifferentiated medical conditions and multi-morbidity.
• Participate in medical ward rounds, acute medical take, and on-call rotations.
• Attend to general internal medicine admissions, consultations, and emergency cases as part of the medical team roster.
• Provide perioperative medical consultation and co-management for surgical patients.

Procedural Competencies:

• Conduct dynamic endocrine testing (e.g., synacthen tests, OGTT, insulin tolerance tests).
• Perform and interpret thyroid ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration biopsies.
• Administer and manage continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (insulin pump therapy).
• Interpret continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Work closely with other specialists, including cardiologists, urologists, transplant surgeons, dietitians, and diabetes educators.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists, podiatrists, and vascular surgeons for comprehensive diabetes foot care (Endocrinology).
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and joint specialty clinics.

Clinical Supervision & Teaching:

• Participate in departmental academic activities including journal clubs, morbidity/mortality meetings, and grand rounds.
• Supervise and mentor senior registrars, medical officers, house officers, and medical students.
• Lead bedside teaching, case presentations, and clinical skills training sessions.

Quality Improvement & Clinical Governance:

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in clinical audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement projects within the department.
• Implement evidence-based protocols and clinical guidelines for endocrine care.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and care pathways.

Research & Academic Contribution:

• Maintain a portfolio of continuous professional development and scholarly activities.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed publications.
• Present research findings at departmental meetings, conferences, and scientific forums.
• Engage in clinical research projects related to endocrinology.

Patient Education & Advocacy:

• Empower patients with chronic endocrine conditions to participate actively in self-care.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education on disease management, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
• Support shared decision-making and culturally sensitive care.
• Advocate for patients access to essential medications, technologies, and supportive services.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Subspecialty training or recognized qualification in Endocrinology is highly desirable.
• Completion of Part II Fellowship in Internal Medicine from the West African College of Physicians (WACP), National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN), or equivalent international Board.
• Possession of a valid medical license to practice.

Experience:

• Demonstrated competence in managing both general medical emergencies and specialized endocrine conditions.
• Proficiency in relevant subspecialty procedures as outlined above.
• Experience in teaching and supervising junior medical staff.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and continuous professional development.
• Must have 3–5 years of postgraduate clinical experience with substantial training and experience in Endocrinology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Strong clinical reasoning, diagnostic acumen, and decision-making abilities.