Senior Medical Officer, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

About the role

The Senior Medical Officer, Obstetrics & Gynaecology provides experienced clinical care across outpatient, inpatient and emergency settings in Portharcourt. The officer assesses and manages cases independently within their competence, supports consultant-led services, supervises junior medical staff and contributes to clinical governance and patient safety. The position reports to the Consultant / Head of Department and supervises medical officers and trainees.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage obstetric and gynaecological patients, escalating complex cases appropriately
• Support consultant-led clinics, ward rounds, emergency care, procedures and other departmental activities
• Care for antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal patients in line with approved clinical protocols
• Respond promptly to obstetric and gynaecological emergencies and ensure timely escalation and referral
• Supervise, guide and support medical officers and trainees, contributing to clinical teaching
• Maintain accurate clinical records and take part in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews and quality-improvement activities
• Collaborate with nursing, midwifery, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and other teams, and support referrals, discharge planning and continuity of care
• Facilitate managed-care and HMO processes through accurate documentation and cost-effective clinical decisions
• Maintain MDCN registration, a valid annual practising licence and relevant continuing professional development

Required profile

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognised institution, with completed housemanship/internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption
• Minimum of five years of post-NYSC clinical experience, including substantial experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Ability to manage patients independently and recognise when consultant intervention is needed
• Experience supervising or supporting junior medical officers and working in a multidisciplinary hospital team
• Desirable: postgraduate training, membership exams or a higher degree, and experience in a multispecialty, corporate, HMO-facing or public-sector hospital

Required skills

• Strong clinical knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology, including emergency recognition
• Ability to identify high-risk pregnancies and escalate emergencies
• Sound clinical documentation and use of hospital information systems
• Communication, patient counselling, teamwork, organisation, time management and problem-solving
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, audit and quality improvement

Applications are made by submitting an updated CV and professional credentials to the employer, with the job title as the subject line. Only candidates meeting the stated qualifications and experience will be considered.