Senior Obstetrician & Gynecologist (OB/GYN Specialist)

Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
  
• Postgraduate specialization (MD/MS/DGO/DNB or equivalent) in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
  

• Fellowship or additional subspecialty training (e.g., maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, gynae-oncology, laparoscopic surgery) is an added advantage
  

   
  

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of post-qualification clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology, including significant experience in a senior or consultant capacity.
  
• Demonstrated experience independently managing high-risk obstetric cases and complex gynecological surgeries.
  
• Prior experience in a multispecialty hospital or tertiary care setting preferred.
  

• Experience mentoring junior clinical staff and contributing to departmental leadership is highly desirable.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient obstetric and gynecological care, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal management.
  
• Perform normal and complicated deliveries, Caesarean sections, and other obstetric surgical procedures.
  
• Conduct gynecological surgeries, including laparoscopic and open procedures (e.g., hysterectomy, myomectomy, ovarian cystectomy).
  
• Manage high-risk pregnancies and obstetric emergencies, coordinating with anesthesia, NICU, and critical care teams as needed.
  
• Provide family planning, infertility evaluation, and reproductive health counselling services.
  
• Lead and supervise the Maternity and Labour & Delivery units, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and patient safety standards.
  
• Mentor and provide clinical guidance to junior doctors, medical officers, midwives, and nursing staff.
  
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of departmental protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance initiatives.
  
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with hospital and regulatory requirements.
  
• Participate in the on-call roster for obstetric and gynecological emergencies.
  
• Support the hospital's business development efforts, including community outreach, referral network building, and departmental growth initiatives.
  
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and Ministry of Health regulatory standards.
  

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across departments (Paediatrics/NICU, Anesthesia, Radiology, Laboratory) for integrated patient care.