Chief of Surgery at Lagoon Hospitals

Lagoon Hospitals has consistently been providing healthcare of international standards in Nigeria. Established in 1984 by Professor Emmanuel and Professor (Mrs.) Oyin Elebute, and commencing operations in 1986 as a provider of integrated healthcare services, Lagoon Hospitals is currently the largest private healthcare services Group in Nigeria with six healthcare facilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief of Surgery

Location: Lagos

Job Profile

• The Chief of Surgery plays a critical leadership role in overseeing surgical services within the hospital environment. 
• This position combines clinical excellence with strategic oversight to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• The Chief of surgery will lead multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration across departments, and drive continuous improvement in surgical outcomes and operational efficiency.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties as outlined in the approved clinical privilege form.
• Lead the coordination, planning and strategic development of the hospital’s surgery department.
• Ensure that all surgical practice align with current clinical guidelines and uphold the highest standards of patient care.
• Oversee and support the recruitment, onboarding and continuous professional development of surgeons across various specialties. 
• Collaborate with department members and other clinical units to achieve and exceed set performance and quality targets.
• Supervise the efficient use of operating theatres, ensuring optimal scheduling, safety, and resource utilization.
• Provide supervisory and managerial oversight, including duty planning and surgeons’ performance management. 
• Promote interdepartmental collaboration with other specialties to support integrated, multidisciplinary care.  leadership guidance in the department and establish good working relationship with other department.
• Act as a liaison between the surgery department and hospital leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant standard operating procedures and clinical protocols.
• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs within the department.

Key Result Areas/ Performance Goals:

• Strategic growth and continuous improvement of the surgery department’s services.
• Consistently high standards of surgical care and clinical governance.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration within the hospitals’ multispecialty framework.
• Increase in patient volumes through high quality service delivery and reputation building.
• Effective promotion and marketing of the hospital’s surgical services.
• Ensuring safe and complication-free surgery across all facilities of the hospital.

Educational Qualification

• MBBS
• Residency training in surgery from a recognized institution.
• Valid medical practicing license.

Professional Qualification & Experience:

• Fellowship of the National postgraduate medical college in general surgery or its equivalent.
• 7-10 years post-residency experience.

Core Competencies (Functional/Managerial/Behavioral):

• Surgical Skills
• Proficiency in minimal access procedures
• Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills
• Business Acumen and Strategic Thinking
• Teaching and Supervisory skills
• Service oriented, courteous, team player
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Discipline and ability to imbibe same in team members
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online