Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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 health, supervision and training of junior staff, and clinical governance and patient safety. It reports to the Head of Department, Obstetrics & Gynaecology / Paediatrics, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological conditions
• Lead management of high-risk pregnancies, obstetric emergencies, labour and delivery
• Perform and supervise procedures in line with protocols and patient-safety standards
• Give specialist consultations, second opinions and clinical guidance to medical officers and other staff
• Supervise, mentor and train junior doctors and trainees, including appraisals
• Coordinate 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
• Monitor maternal and perinatal outcomes and ensure accurate clinical documentation, coding and reporting
• Collaborate with nursing, midwifery, paediatrics, anaesthesia, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and managed-care teams, and support HMO 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; FMCOG, FWACS or equivalent desirable
• Full MDCN registration, valid annual practising licence and specialist registration with the council
• At least 3 years of post-fellowship specialist experience; minimum 5 years post-fellowship specialist experience stated in the grade
• Experience supervising juniors, managing high-risk cases and working in multidisciplinary teams
• Good professional standing with no unresolved disciplinary restrictions

Required skills

• Specialist knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology and strong clinical judgement in emergencies
• Competence in specialist procedures and evidence-based management
• Leadership, supervision, mentoring and multidisciplinary coordination
• Clinical governance, patient safety, clinical audit and risk management
• Clinical documentation, reporting and hospital information systems

Applications are made by sending an updated CV and professional credentials to the employer's recruitment channel, with the subject line indicating the position.