Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric and gynaecological conditions.

• Deliver complete antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, ensuring appropriate monitoring and management throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

• Manage normal and high-risk pregnancies, including those complicated by gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, multiple gestations, and other maternal or fetal conditions.

• Conduct routine antenatal examinations, pregnancy risk assessments, and appropriate maternal and fetal screening investigations.

• Monitor fetal growth, development, and wellbeing through clinical assessments, obstetric ultrasound, and other appropriate diagnostic investigations.

• Diagnose and manage pregnancy-related complications, including pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, preterm labour, fetal growth restriction, and antepartum haemorrhage.

• Provide comprehensive labour and delivery management, including monitoring labour progression, assessing fetal wellbeing, and ensuring safe childbirth.

• Perform normal vaginal deliveries, assisted vaginal deliveries, and Caesarean sections according to clinical indications and approved procedural privileges.

• Manage obstetric emergencies, including postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, shoulder dystocia, placental abruption, uterine rupture, and other life-threatening maternal conditions.

• Perform emergency obstetric interventions and coordinate multidisciplinary responses to complex maternal and fetal emergencies.

• Provide appropriate postpartum care, including assessment and management of postnatal complications, recovery monitoring, and maternal health counselling.

• Diagnose and manage common and complex gynaecological conditions, including abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

• Evaluate and treat menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, and other reproductive health concerns.

• Assess and manage patients with pelvic pain, benign pelvic masses, and other gynaecological abnormalities.

• Provide preventive gynaecological healthcare, including cervical cancer screening, breast health assessments, and appropriate reproductive health counselling.

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gynaecological procedures, including hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage, and other interventions where clinically indicated.

• Perform laparoscopic and open gynaecological surgical procedures, including management of ovarian cysts, fibroids, and other benign gynaecological conditions, within the approved scope of practice.

• Assess and manage patients requiring hysterectomy, myomectomy, or other major gynaecological surgical interventions.

• Provide preoperative assessments, surgical planning, informed consent, and appropriate postoperative management.

• Identify and manage surgical complications, ensuring timely intervention and adherence to established patient safety protocols.

• Evaluate patients with infertility and reproductive health concerns, coordinating specialised fertility investigations and treatment referrals when required.

• Provide family planning consultations, contraceptive counselling, and reproductive health education in accordance with applicable clinical guidelines and regulations.

• Assess and manage perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, including hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options.

• Identify suspected gynaecological malignancies and coordinate appropriate investigations and referrals to gynaecological oncology specialists.

• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on clinical assessment, diagnostic findings, patient preferences, and evidence-based guidelines.

• Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, anaesthesiologists, paediatricians, radiologists, fertility specialists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, obstetric emergency reviews, and clinical decision-making for complex cases.

• Provide comprehensive counselling and education to patients regarding pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, surgical treatment options, and preventive healthcare.

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with hospital policies, clinical guidelines, surgical safety protocols, and patient safety standards.

• Participate in clinical audits, maternal morbidity and mortality reviews, research activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of obstetric and gynaecological clinical protocols, maternity care pathways, and women's health service improvement programmes.

• Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentoring to junior physicians, obstetrics and gynaecology trainees, midwives, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Stay up to date with advances in obstetrics, gynaecological surgery, maternal healthcare, reproductive medicine, and evidence-based women's health practices.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or an equivalent relevant specialty.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, such as ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Advanced specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with comprehensive clinical and surgical experience.

• Minimum 5 years of post-specialisation experience, with substantial experience in obstetric care, gynaecological management, and surgical practice.

• Proven clinical experience in managing routine and high-risk pregnancies, labour and delivery, and complex obstetric conditions.

• Demonstrated expertise in performing vaginal deliveries, Caesarean sections, and emergency obstetric interventions.

• Strong surgical experience in gynaecological procedures, including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and open gynaecological surgery.

• Experience managing obstetric emergencies, including postpartum haemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and other maternal complications.

• Comprehensive experience in diagnosing and treating common and complex gynaecological conditions.

• Proficiency in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound assessment and interpretation of relevant diagnostic investigations.

• Experience providing preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing gynaecological surgical procedures.

• Experience working in a tertiary hospital, maternity hospital, specialised women's health centre, or advanced obstetrics and gynaecology department.

• Familiarity with international obstetric and gynaecological guidelines, evidence-based clinical protocols, and surgical safety standards.

• Proven ability to manage complex clinical and surgical cases and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, as applicable to the position.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in obstetrics, gynaecology, maternity care, and women's reproductive healthcare.

• Advanced knowledge of antenatal care, labour management, high-risk pregnancies, and postpartum complications.

• Demonstrated competence in vaginal deliveries, Caesarean sections, and emergency obstetric procedures.

• Proficiency in diagnostic and operative gynaecological procedures, including hysteroscopy and laparoscopic surgery.

• Comprehensive understanding of reproductive health, menstrual disorders, benign gynaecological conditions, and menopausal management.

• Strong ability to recognise and respond effectively to obstetric emergencies and rapidly changing maternal or fetal conditions.

• Expertise in preoperative assessment, surgical planning, postoperative management, and complication prevention.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills in complex obstetric and gynaecological cases.

• Excellent patient counselling and communication skills, particularly when discussing pregnancy complications, reproductive health concerns, and surgical treatment options.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with midwives, neonatologists, anaesthesiologists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Excellent leadership, clinical supervision, and team coordination skills.

• Commitment to maternal and neonatal safety, evidence-based medical practice, and continuous professional development.

• Ability to support clinical education, women's health service development, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, obstetric and gynaecological surgical experience, professional background, and the requirements of the healthcare facility.