Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing open-heart surgery, heart valve repairs/replacements, and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Operating on the lungs (cancer, infections), esophagus, trachea, and chest wall.
• Conducting transplant surgeries for patients with organ failure.
• Evaluating patient conditions through imaging and tests, then determining the appropriate surgical treatment.
• Managing recovery in the ICU and overseeing long-term follow-up to ensure healing.
• Treating acute thoracic injuries, such as those from trauma.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Master of Medicine in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Valid practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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