Medical Officer II – Obstetrics & Gynaecology / Surgery

About the role

A full-time, on-site Medical Officer II position in Warri, Delta State, reporting to the Consultant or Head of Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology or Surgery. The officer provides clinical support across obstetrics, gynaecology and general surgery, supervising interns, house officers and other junior clinical personnel. The monthly salary is N806,038.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients, take histories, examine them and document findings
• Request and interpret laboratory and diagnostic investigations under clinical protocols
• Take part in diagnosing and managing obstetric, gynaecological and surgical conditions
• Support antenatal, postnatal, outpatient and inpatient services
• Assist consultants and senior officers during ward rounds, clinics, procedures and surgeries
• Monitor patients, escalate deteriorations and emergencies promptly, and give initial management of obstetric and surgical emergencies
• Support preoperative assessment, postoperative monitoring and follow-up
• Maintain patient records, treatment plans and discharge summaries, and educate patients and families
• Collaborate with nursing, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and other teams, and take part in clinical audits, case reviews and quality improvement

Required profile

• MBBS or MBChB from a recognised institution, completed housemanship/internship, and NYSC completion or exemption certificate
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and a valid annual practising licence
• Minimum of 3 years of post-NYSC clinical experience in a recognised hospital, including exposure to OBGYN and general surgery
• Desirable: postgraduate training or additional clinical courses, BLS certification, and evidence of continuing professional development

Required skills

• Good clinical knowledge of obstetrics, gynaecology and general surgery
• Patient assessment, clinical reasoning and independent management of routine cases
• Emergency response and patient stabilisation basics
• Strong documentation and record-keeping, teamwork and communication

Candidates apply by sending their CV and professional credentials to the employer, quoting the job title in the subject line; only those meeting the stated requirements will be considered.