Head of Department (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) at ST. Helen’s Specialist Hospital and Medi-care Limited

St Helen’s specialist hospital and medi-care centre limited is a newly established healthcare facility with the state of the art medical equipment to revolutionize the healthcare delivery service in Nigeria.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the role below:

Job Title: Head of Department (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Location: Benue
Unit / Dept.: Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Reporting To: Chief Medical Director

Responsible For

• All members of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Dept.
• To provide, in consultation with other colleagues, appropriate services & interventions in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to patients of the Hospital & Medi-care Centre. Focusing on the daily oversight of the Department,the Department Head will play an integral role in the Management Team of the Hospital, serving as a mentor and subject matter expert, training medical officers, midwives and other colleagues.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical:

• To manage, lead & coordinate the personnel and efficient operations of the Hospital’s OB/GYN Department.
• Perform and/or direct the Hospital’s OB/GYN Staff to perform a variety of patient examinations, medical interventions and/or procedures including interviewing new patients to assess their symptoms, needs, or problems and the conduct of wellness exams e.g. pap smears, pelvic and breast exams.
• Record and utilize patients’ medical history for diagnosis; order and analyze necessary tests, screenings, biopsies, scans, etc. to effectively diagnose health problems.
• Communicate examination/requested test results to patients’ families’ or primary physician(s) through written reports, emails or verbally, either by phone or in person.
• Monitor and treat patients during pregnancy and childbirth, including prenatal advising up to delivery and postnatal care; occasionally in collaboration with a midwife.
• Counsel patients on safe sex, Family Planning and preventative medicine practices.
• Work in close co-operation with and support other clinical & medical professionals and colleagues across the Organization to provide patients with high quality surgical care and services of the highest standard.
• Take assigned GYN & OB calls per Hospital/Department guidelines.
• Undertake all work in accordance with contractual requirements and the Hospital’s standard operating procedures and policies.

Administration:

• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records via the Hospital’s Patients’ Records system(s).
• Participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings; attend other departmental and management meetings as required.
• Collaborate with Management in the efficient running of the Hospital’s OB/GYN Department services and the Hospital in general.

Quality and Standards:

• Develop and introduce approved standards and guidelines for the Hospital’s OB/GYN services and programs.
• Develop and maintain good work practices for the Department and the Hospital in general.
• Establish, maintain & actively promote the establishment of quality-related goals and Departmental compliance to Organizational and professional standards of conduct and practice.
• Promptly address, resolve and/or escalate where necessary all complaints and concerns about the Department.
• Provide medical information from the OB/GYN Department’s experiences for the development of systems to support the Organization’s service delivery quality and standards.

Safety:

• Work actively to reduce unintended harm to patients.
• Consistently exercise a general duty of care for the health, safety and wellbeing of work colleagues, visitors and patients and oneself.

People Management & Personal Development:

• In conjunction with the HR Department, recruit and engage qualified personnel to fill available job openings in the Department as they arise.
• Actively contribute to the training & development of departmental staff and colleagues when required.
• Be responsible, with management support, for own personal development by attending accredited conferences and meetings to update one’s clinical knowledge, coaching and management skills in line with CME requirements. Education, Qualifications & Experience

Education

• MBBS/MBBCH from a recognized institution; plus, a minimum of 8 years’ robust post-certification practice in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Valid Medical Practice Licence.

Post Graduate Studies:

• Must be a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, NPMCN or it’s foreign equivalent in the relevant specialization(s).

Previous Experience:

• Clinical experience and knowledge of running a sub-specialty service would be an added advantage.
• Knowledgeable and familiar with risk management & quality control procedures.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.