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SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER, OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY - PORTHARCOURT

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SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER, OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY - PORTHARCOURT

Department: Medical / Clinical Services Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynaecology Location: Portharcourt, Nigeria Grade: MS03 Reports To: Consultant / Head of Department, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Supervises: Medical Officers and trainees assigned to the department Monthly Salary: ₦2,318,288 – ₦2,748,150 Minimum Experience: 5 years of post-NYSC clinical experience, with substantial experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job Purpose

The Senior Medical Officer, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, will provide experienced clinical care across outpatient, inpatient and emergency settings. The role involves independently assessing and managing cases within the officer's competence, supporting consultant-led services, supervising junior medical staff and contributing to clinical governance, patient safety and improved maternal and reproductive healthcare outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with obstetric and gynaecological conditions within the scope of competence, escalating complex cases appropriately.
  • Support consultant-led clinics, ward rounds, emergency care, procedures and other departmental activities.
  • Provide appropriate care for antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal patients in line with approved clinical protocols.
  • Recognise and respond promptly to obstetric and gynaecological emergencies, ensuring timely escalation and referral.
  • Supervise, guide and support Medical Officers and trainees, contributing to clinical teaching and professional development.
  • Maintain accurate, complete and timely clinical records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and professional standards.
  • Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, quality-improvement initiatives and patient-safety activities.
  • Collaborate with nursing, midwifery, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and other clinical teams to coordinate patient care.
  • Support appropriate referral pathways, discharge planning and continuity of care.
  • Facilitate managed-care and HMO processes through accurate documentation, appropriate investigations and evidence-based, cost-effective clinical decisions.
  • Maintain current MDCN registration, a valid annual practising licence and relevant continuing professional development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Effective clinical assessment and management of patients within the officer's scope of practice.
  • Timely escalation and referral of complex or high-risk cases.
  • Compliance with departmental clinical protocols, patient-safety standards and documentation requirements.
  • Participation in scheduled clinical audits, quality-improvement activities and departmental reviews.
  • Effective supervision and support of Medical Officers and trainees.
  • Monitoring and reporting of relevant maternal and perinatal outcomes in line with hospital benchmarks.
  • Timely completion of patient records, discharge summaries and required clinical documentation.
  • Positive multidisciplinary collaboration and adherence to approved clinical governance standards.

Academic Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognised institution.
  • Completion of the required housemanship/internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.

Desirable

  • Postgraduate training, membership examinations or a higher degree relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
  • Additional training in emergency obstetric care, reproductive health or related clinical disciplines.

Professional Registration / Licence / Certification

Essential

  • Full registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
  • Valid annual practising licence issued by the MDCN.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development sufficient to maintain professional registration and licence renewal.
  • Good professional standing, with no unresolved disciplinary restriction affecting the ability to practise.

Desirable

  • Evidence of progress towards a postgraduate fellowship, such as primary or part examinations of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of Physicians.
  • Relevant certifications in life support, emergency care, clinical skills or quality improvement.

Required Experience

  • Minimum of five years of post-NYSC clinical experience, including progression through Medical Officer-level responsibilities.
  • Substantial clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, including the assessment and management of routine and urgent cases.
  • Demonstrable ability to manage patients independently within the scope of competence and recognise when consultant intervention is required.
  • Experience supporting consultant-led clinics, ward rounds, procedures and emergency services.
  • Experience supervising or supporting junior medical officers and clinical trainees.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary hospital team.

Desirable

  • Experience in a multispecialty hospital, corporate hospital network, HMO-facing health system, public-sector hospital or large institutional healthcare environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

  • Strong clinical knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology.
  • Competence in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and emergency recognition.
  • Ability to identify high-risk pregnancies and escalate maternal or gynaecological emergencies appropriately.
  • Strong communication, patient counselling and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to supervise and support junior medical staff.
  • Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, audit and quality improvement.
  • Sound clinical documentation and use of hospital information systems.
  • Strong teamwork, organisation, time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to confidentiality, professional ethics and patient-centred care.

Working Relationships

Internal: Head of Department, consultants, medical officers, nursing and midwifery teams, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, quality assurance and managed-care teams.

External: Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, postgraduate medical colleges, relevant professional associations, HMOs and referral partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a clinically competent and patient-focused medical professional with substantial experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The candidate should demonstrate sound clinical judgement, the ability to manage cases independently within their competence, effective teamwork and a commitment to maternal health, patient safety and continuous professional development.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and relevant professional credentials to [email protected], using Senior Medical Officer, Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Portharcourt as the email subject.

Only candidates who meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements will be considered.

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