Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Lagos

About the role

The Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology provides specialist clinical leadership in the assessment, diagnosis and management of obstetric and gynaecological conditions across outpatient, inpatient and referral settings. The role covers complex cases, maternal and reproductive healthcare, supervision and training of junior staff, and clinical governance and patient safety. It reports to the Head of Department, Obstetrics & Gynaecology / Paediatrics, in Lagos, Nigeria.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological conditions, including high-risk pregnancies, obstetric emergencies, labour and delivery.
• Perform and supervise procedures in line with professional competence, protocols and patient-safety standards.
• Give specialist consultations, second opinions and clinical guidance to medical officers and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise, mentor and train junior doctors and trainees, including clinical teaching and appraisals.
• Coordinate patient care across outpatient clinics, inpatient services, labour wards, operating theatres and referral pathways.
• Take part in multidisciplinary case reviews, clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor maternal and perinatal outcomes, ensure accurate clinical documentation, coding and reporting, and support HMO and managed-care processes.
• Maintain MDCN registration, a valid annual practising licence and continuing professional development.

Required profile

• MBBS or MBChB from a recognised institution, completed housemanship/internship and NYSC (or valid exemption).
• Recognised postgraduate specialist qualification in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, with a recognised fellowship (e.g. FMCOG, FWACS) registered with the MDCN.
• At least 3 years of post-fellowship specialist experience; minimum 5 years post-fellowship specialist experience stated in the grade.
• Competence in managing complex cases, high-risk pregnancies and obstetric emergencies, and in supervising junior staff.
• Desirable: additional subspecialty training, membership of professional associations, and experience in HMO-managed care or clinical governance.

Required skills

• Specialist knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology and sound clinical judgement in emergencies.
• Leadership, supervision, mentoring and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, clinical audit and risk management.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation, reporting and hospital information systems.

Candidates apply by sending their CV and professional credentials to the employer's recruitment team, with the subject line Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Lagos.