Open Hospital Limited - Your health is our priority. Your comfort is our commitment. Quality Healthcare You Can Trust. Compassion You Can Feel. A privately owned healthcare facility under the Open Health Foundation, providing accessible, patient centered medical services for individuals and families in Abuja, Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB / GYN)
Location: Kubwa, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) to provide comprehensive healthcare services to women, including preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and management of reproductive health conditions.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for providing obstetric care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods, as well as gynecological consultations, procedures, and surgeries.
Responsibilities
Obstetrics:
- Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to patients.
- Monitor the health and development of both mother and fetus throughout pregnancy.
- Manage normal and high-risk pregnancies.
- Perform vaginal deliveries and Caesarean sections (C-sections) when required.
- Respond promptly to obstetric emergencies and complications.
- Educate expectant mothers on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
Gynecology:
- Diagnose and treat disorders affecting the female reproductive system.
- Conduct routine gynecological examinations and screenings.
- Manage conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, menstrual disorders, infertility, infections, and reproductive cancers.
- Perform gynecological surgeries and procedures as required.
- Provide family planning and contraceptive counseling services.
- Offer menopause management and women's wellness services.
Clinical Duties:
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with hospital policies.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and clinical case reviews.
- Ensure compliance with established clinical guidelines and standards of practice.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Complete all medical documentation accurately and promptly.
- Participate in departmental meetings and hospital activities.
- Support the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures.
- Contribute to staff education, mentoring, and training programs when required.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or equivalent).
- Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology from a recognized professional body (e.g., National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African College of Surgeons, or equivalent).
Experience:
- Must have 3–5 years post-specialization experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Experience managing both routine and high-risk obstetric and gynecological cases.
- Proven surgical competence in gynecological and obstetric procedures.
Licensure and Certifications:
- Valid medical license issued by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- Current Annual Practicing License.
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support certifications are an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills.
- Strong surgical and procedural expertise.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
- High level of professionalism, ethics, and patient confidentiality.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.
Working Conditions:
- May be required to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and on-call schedules.
- Ability to respond to emergencies promptly.
- Work environment includes outpatient clinics, wards, operating theatres, and labor and delivery units.