Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Kaduna

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 Kaduna, 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 listed in the advert
• Competence in complex cases, high-risk pregnancies and 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
• Leadership, supervision, mentoring and multidisciplinary coordination
• Clinical governance, patient safety, clinical audit and risk management
• Proficiency in clinical documentation, reporting and hospital information systems

Applications are made by sending an updated CV and professional credentials to the employer's recruitment team, with the subject line Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Kaduna.