CONSULTANT, OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY - PORTHARCOURT

CONSULTANT, OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY - PORTHARCOURT

Department: Medical / Clinical Services – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Grade: MS04–05
Reports To: Head of Department, Obstetrics & Gynaecology / Paediatrics
Salary: ₦2,318,288 - ₦2,748,150 per month
Minimum Experience: 5 years post-fellowship specialist experience

Job Purpose

The Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology will provide specialist clinical leadership in the assessment, diagnosis and management of obstetric and gynaecological conditions across outpatient, inpatient and referral settings. The role involves managing complex cases, supporting safe maternal and reproductive healthcare, supervising and training junior medical staff, and driving clinical governance, patient safety and continuous improvement within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological conditions.
• Lead the clinical management of high-risk pregnancies, obstetric emergencies, labour and delivery, and other conditions requiring specialist intervention.
• Perform and supervise appropriate obstetric and gynaecological procedures in line with professional competence, established protocols and patient-safety standards.
• Provide specialist consultations, second opinions and clinical guidance to senior medical officers, medical officers and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise, mentor and train junior doctors and trainees, contributing to clinical teaching, professional development and performance appraisal.
• Coordinate patient care across outpatient clinics, inpatient services, labour wards, operating theatres and referral pathways.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor maternal and perinatal outcomes, identify clinical risks and implement measures to improve the quality and safety of care.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation, coding and reporting in accordance with hospital policies and applicable professional standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, midwifery, paediatrics, anaesthesia, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and managed-care teams to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Support HMO and managed-care processes through appropriate clinical documentation and evidence-based, cost-effective treatment decisions.
• Maintain current MDCN registration, a valid annual practising licence and continuing professional development in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to departmental planning, clinical protocol development, service improvement and the implementation of best practices in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Effective management of specialist outpatient and inpatient caseloads within agreed capacity and waiting-time targets.
• Maternal and perinatal outcomes maintained within established clinical benchmarks.
• Appropriate management and escalation of obstetric emergencies and other high-risk cases.
• Timely response to referrals and second-opinion requests from junior medical staff.
• Completion of scheduled supervision, clinical teaching and trainee appraisals.
• Participation in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Compliance with clinical documentation, coding and reporting standards.
• Adherence to clinical governance, infection prevention, patient-safety and professional practice requirements.
• Contribution to improved patient experience, continuity of care and departmental service delivery.

Academic Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognised institution.
• Completion of the required housemanship/internship and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), or a valid exemption where applicable.
• A recognised postgraduate specialist qualification in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualifications in a relevant clinical subspecialty, public health, healthcare administration or management.

Professional Registration and Certification

Essential

• Full registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Valid MDCN annual practising licence for the year of appointment.
• Recognised specialist fellowship in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, such as the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCOG) or Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS), Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration of the relevant specialist qualification with the MDCN, where applicable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development sufficient to maintain professional competence and licence renewal.
• Good professional standing, with no unresolved disciplinary restriction preventing lawful practice.

Desirable

• Additional subspecialty training or certification relevant to obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Membership of relevant professional associations, specialty colleges or faculties.

Required Experience

Essential

• Minimum of three (3) years of post-fellowship specialist experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Demonstrated competence in the independent management of complex obstetric and gynaecological cases.
• Experience managing high-risk pregnancies, obstetric emergencies and other conditions requiring specialist intervention.
• Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring junior medical staff and trainees.
• Demonstrable experience working within multidisciplinary hospital teams.
• Experience participating in clinical audit, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality reviews, and patient-safety initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience in a multispecialty hospital, corporate healthcare network, public-sector hospital or large institutional healthcare environment.
• Experience with HMO-managed care, clinical governance systems and departmental service improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Comprehensive specialist knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology across acute, chronic and complex clinical presentations.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills, particularly in high-risk pregnancies and obstetric emergencies.
• Competence in specialist procedures and evidence-based clinical management.
• Strong leadership, supervision, mentoring and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, clinical audit and risk management.
• Effective communication and counselling skills when engaging patients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to manage clinical priorities and make timely decisions in demanding hospital environments.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation, reporting and hospital information systems.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient confidentiality, respectful maternity care and continuous professional development.

Working Relationships

Internal Stakeholders

• Head of Department, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Consultants and other senior medical staff
• Medical officers and trainees
• Nursing and midwifery teams
• Paediatrics and neonatal services
• Anaesthesia and theatre teams
• Laboratory, radiology and pharmacy departments
• Managed-care/HMO and quality assurance teams

External Stakeholders

• Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
• National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
• West African College of Surgeons
• Relevant professional associations and specialty bodies
• Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs)
• Referral partners and other healthcare providers

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly competent and experienced obstetrician-gynaecologist with recognised specialist credentials, strong clinical leadership and a demonstrated commitment to safe, evidence-based patient care. The candidate should be capable of independently managing complex cases, supporting maternal and perinatal health outcomes, developing junior clinicians and contributing meaningfully to clinical governance and departmental performance.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and relevant professional credentials to hiring@mysgma.io, using Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology- Portharcourt as the email subject.

Only candidates who meet the required specialist qualifications, professional registration and experience criteria will be considered for shortlisting.