The posting
ICU Doctor
Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Reports To: Chief Medical Director (CMD)
Work Location: Lagos – Mainland
Work Mode: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: ₦500,000 (Net Monthly)
Experience Requirement: Minimum of 2 years post-ICU, Anesthesia, or related clinical exposure
Role Overview
The ICU Doctor will be responsible for the clinical management of critically ill patients within the Intensive Care Unit, with a strong focus on anesthesia support, advanced life support, ventilatory management, and perioperative care. The role requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure safe, effective, and timely patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
- Administer general, regional, and local anesthesia for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Monitor and manage patients vital signs before, during, and after anesthesia.
- Provide expert postoperative recovery and pain management care.
- Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
- Ensure strict adherence to anesthesia safety standards, protocols, and best clinical practices.
Critical Care & ICU Management
- Lead and participate in the clinical management of critically ill patients in the ICU.
- Perform advanced life support, resuscitation, and stabilization of patients requiring ventilatory or hemodynamic support.
- Manage mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and life-support systems.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary ICU ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical audits.
- Implement evidence-based ICU protocols and infection prevention and control measures.
Collaboration & Quality Improvement
- Work closely with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated and patient-focused care.
- Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to medical education, clinical research, and ongoing professional development within the hospital.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Deliver anesthesia services for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Continuously monitor ICU patients and respond promptly to any clinical deterioration.
- Operate and manage ventilators, infusion pumps, and other critical care equipment.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Attend ward rounds, clinical handovers, meetings, and on-call duties as required.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education & Certification
- MBBS (mandatory).
- Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- Valid annual practicing license.
Experience
- 0–2 years post-qualification experience (entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply).
- Prior exposure to ICU, anesthesia, or emergency medicine is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
Must-Have Skills
- Endotracheal intubation
- Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ACLS)
- Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
Nice-to-Have Skills
- ICU rotation or anesthesia exposure
- Effective communication and team leadership skills
Personal Attributes
- Highly responsible, disciplined, and focused
- Calm and composed under pressure
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
- Strong commitment to patient safety, ethics, and quality care
Work Schedule
- Availability: Everyday (shift-based and on-call duties as required)
Compensation & Benefits
- Net Monthly Salary: ₦500,000
- Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage
- Pension contribution
- Performance-based bonus
- Annual leave (above statutory requirement)
- Training and continuous professional development support
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and relevant credentials to:
Subject Line: Application for ICU Doctor



