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SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER, OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY - WARRI
Department: Medical / Clinical Services Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynaecology Location: Warri, 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 - Warri as the email subject.
Only candidates who meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements will be considered.
