Lagoon Hospital was first established in 1986 with Lagoon Hospital Apapa, now the flagship hospital, followed by Lagoon Hospital Ikeja and Lagoon Hospital Victoria Island. The Group has since added 2 new locations: Lagoon Clinics in Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja and Lagoon Specialist Suites in Victoria Island bringing a total of 5 locations to date. Lagoon Hospitals pioneer advanced medical care in Nigeria and are committed to the highest standards of professionalism and service. The hospitals are equipped to perform all forms of surgical procedures including those that are only possible at very few specialised hospitals in the United Kingdom and USA and they continue to invest in high quality specialty services.
Lagoon Hospitals is driven by a single thrust, to provide the best standards of patient care. It is this passion that has led to the development of unique specialties across medical disciplines, within the Lagoon Hospitals Group. These specialties include orthopedics & Trauma, General Surgery, Critical Care, Medical & Surgical Oncology, Urology, Cardiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Pediatrics.
Lagoon Hospitals are part of the Hygeia group, Nigeria’s foremost private integrated healthcare services provider, which also has Hygeia Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), Hygeia Community Health Care and Hygeia Foundation within the group.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
