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Senior Obstetrician & Gynecologist (OB/GYN Specialist)

Postkazi · Kampala, Uganda

Job description

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient obstetric and gynecological care, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal management.
  • Perform normal and complicated deliveries, Caesarean sections, and other obstetric surgical procedures.
  • Conduct gynecological surgeries, including laparoscopic and open procedures (e.g., hysterectomy, myomectomy, ovarian cystectomy).
  • Manage high-risk pregnancies and obstetric emergencies, coordinating with anesthesia, NICU, and critical care teams as needed.
  • Provide family planning, infertility evaluation, and reproductive health counselling services.
  • Lead and supervise the Maternity and Labour & Delivery units, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and patient safety standards.
  • Mentor and provide clinical guidance to junior doctors, medical officers, midwives, and nursing staff.
  • Participate in the development and continuous improvement of departmental protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with hospital and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in the on-call roster for obstetric and gynecological emergencies.
  • Support the hospital’s business development efforts, including community outreach, referral network building, and departmental growth initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and Ministry of Health regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across departments (Paediatrics/NICU, Anesthesia, Radiology, Laboratory) for integrated patient care.

Skills

MBChB or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution. Postgraduate specialization (MD/MS/DGO/DNB or equivalent) in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Fellowship or additional subspecialty training (e.g.maternal-fetal medicinereproductive endocrinologygynae-oncologylaparoscopic surgery) is an added advantage Minimum 5–7 years of post-qualification clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynecologyincluding significant experience in a senior or consultant capacityValid registration
Negotiable
Full-time
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