Head, OBGYN / Surgery

Dragnet Solutions Limited

About the role

• The Head, OBGYN / Surgery will provide clinical and administrative leadership for the obstetrics & gynaecology and paediatrics department, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while maintaining clinical standards, governance, and coordination with the wider hospital and managed-care arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Set, maintain, and audit standards of clinical care, patient safety, and governance across the department.
• Ensure practice is delivered by appropriately registered and licensed staff in line with regulatory, audit, and accreditation requirements.
• Organise medical staffing, rotas, clinics, and ward cover to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Lead the diagnosis and management of complex cases, providing senior clinical decision-making and referral oversight.
• Supervise, mentor, appraise, and support the development of consultants, medical officers, and trainees.
• Ensure effective interface with other clinical departments, diagnostics, pharmacy, nursing, and managed-care/HMO processes.
• Contribute to service planning, resource management, and quality-improvement initiatives within the department.
• Participate in relevant hospital committees and represent the department in clinical and management forums.

Requirements

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum of 8-10 years of post-fellowship specialist experience in the relevant discipline, including at least 2 years in a departmental leadership or supervisory role.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of obstetrics & gynaecology and paediatrics practice across the patient pathway
• Ability to lead clinical teams and organise medical staffing, clinics, and ward cover
• Sound understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, audit, and quality assurance
• Ability to manage complex presentations and provide senior clinical decision-making.
• Effective working relationships with diagnostics, pharmacy, nursing, allied health, and managed-care functions.
• Effective communication, teaching, and supervisory skills

Application Closing Date

6th October, 2026.