Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Norvik Hospital is seeking a Senior Obstetrician & Gynecologist (OB/GYN Specialist) to lead and deliver comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care as part of one of the hospital’s anchor clinical departments.
The successful candidate will provide expert clinical management across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and gynecological services, while contributing to the development of clinical protocols, mentoring junior staff, and supporting the hospital’s broader maternal and reproductive health strategy.
Key Responsibilities
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 such as hysterectomy, myomectomy, and ovarian cystectomy.
Manage high-risk pregnancies and obstetric emergencies, coordinating with anesthesia, NICU, and critical care teams as required.
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 and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
Participate in the on-call roster for obstetric and gynecological emergencies.
Support the hospital’s business development initiatives, including community outreach, referral network development, and departmental growth activities.
Ensure compliance with infection prevention measures, patient safety requirements, and Ministry of Health regulatory standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across departments, including Paediatrics/NICU, Anesthesia, Radiology, and Laboratory, to provide integrated patient care.
Qualifications
MBChB or an equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
Postgraduate specialization (MD/MS/DGO/DNB or equivalent) in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Fellowship or additional subspecialty training in areas such as maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, gynae-oncology, or laparoscopic surgery is an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum of 5–7 years of post-qualification clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology, including significant experience in a senior or consultant capacity.
Demonstrated experience independently managing high-risk obstetric cases and complex gynecological surgeries.
Previous experience working in a multispecialty hospital or tertiary care setting is preferred.
Experience mentoring junior clinical staff and contributing to departmental leadership is highly desirable.
Licensure & Registration
Valid registration/license with the relevant national Medical & Dental Practitioners Council, or eligibility for registration in Uganda with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support certification; Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) is preferred.
Clean professional record with no unresolved disciplinary or malpractice concerns.
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical and surgical proficiency across the full scope of obstetric and gynecological practice.
Sound clinical judgment and decisiveness when managing emergency and high-pressure situations.
Excellent communication and counselling skills when working with patients and their families.
Strong leadership and team-management capabilities, with a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care.
Commitment to patient-centred care, professional ethics, and continuous professional development.
Proficiency in electronic medical records and hospital information management systems.
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability when working with a diverse, multinational patient population.
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