Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) at Open Hospital Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Description

Open Hospital is 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.

Key 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.

Eligibility

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:

• 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.

Application Closing Date

9th July, 2026.