Senior Medical Officer, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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.