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Consultant Psychiatrist
About this role
Role: Consultant Psychiatrist at the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja. The role provides specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management for patients with acute and complex mental health conditions across outpatient, inpatient, emergency and liaison settings, while leading multidisciplinary decision-making and contributing to mental health pathways and governance.
What you would do
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental state examination, risk assessment, formulation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Provide consultant-led outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and consultation-liaison psychiatry services.
- Prescribe, review and monitor psychotropic medications in line with evidence-based guidelines, considering physical health risks and potential drug interactions.
- Coordinate psychological, social, occupational and rehabilitative interventions as part of individualised care plans.
- Lead multidisciplinary case reviews and provide specialist advice to AMCE's oncology, cardiovascular, haematology, general medical and surgical, and critical-care teams; develop referral, discharge, relapse-prevention and follow-up pathways.
- Engage patients and families in shared decision-making, psychoeducation and recovery-focused care, while maintaining confidentiality and dignity.
What they are asking for
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.
- Fellowship in Psychiatry from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African College of Physicians, Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
- Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and a valid practising licence, or eligibility to obtain both before appointment.
- Minimum of 7 years' post-fellowship experience in specialist psychiatric practice.
- Demonstrated competence in managing acute, complex, and medically co-morbid mental health conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing clinical pathways or services in a tertiary or specialist healthcare environment.
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