Consultant (Gynaecology & Obstetrics)

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital, Diagnostic Centre, Clinic, Chamber, Healthcare Startup

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)
• Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS)

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital, Diagnostic Centre, Clinic, Chamber, Healthcare Startup

• Age 30 to 45 years

Candidates with strong clinical competency and relevant experience in obstetric and gynaecological patient management will receive preference.

Practical experience in managing high-risk pregnancies, labour and delivery, and obstetric emergencies will be considered an advantage.

Experience in managing gynaecological conditions, reproductive health services, and maternal healthcare in hospital settings is desirable.

Candidates with demonstrated leadership, clinical decision-making, and patient safety skills will receive priority; however, the required postgraduate qualification must be fulfilled for appointment to the Consultant position.

Other benefits will be negotiable based on qualifications, experience, and clinical expertise.

Job Responsibilities & Context:

Position Summary:

The Consultant (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) will be responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare services to women, including antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and gynaecological care. The position involves managing routine and high-risk pregnancies, conducting obstetric assessments, diagnosing and treating gynaecological conditions, managing obstetric and gynaecological emergencies, counselling patients and families, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure safe, respectful, and high-quality healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment and Patient Management

• Provide comprehensive outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) services for obstetric and gynaecological patients.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage routine and high-risk pregnancies and common gynaecological conditions.

• Develop appropriate treatment plans based on clinical assessments, evidence-based medical practice, and standard treatment protocols.

• Conduct antenatal and postnatal assessments and monitor maternal health throughout pregnancy and after delivery.

• Perform gynaecological examinations and procedures within the scope of professional competence and available facilities.

• Monitor patients’ clinical progress and modify treatment plans as required.

2. Obstetric and Gynaecological Emergency Care

• Recognize, assess, stabilize, and manage obstetric and gynaecological emergencies promptly.

• Manage complications such as postpartum haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, eclampsia, obstructed labour, and other maternal emergencies according to hospital protocols.

• Provide appropriate initial stabilization and arrange timely referral of critically ill patients when advanced care is required.

• Manage labour and delivery and perform obstetric procedures, including assisted or operative interventions, according to clinical competence, hospital authorization, and available facilities.

• Participate in on-call duties and respond to maternal emergencies when required.

3. Maternal Health, Antenatal and Postnatal Care

• Provide routine antenatal care, assess pregnancy-related risks, and identify complications requiring specialist intervention.

• Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing and arrange appropriate investigations and referrals.

• Provide postnatal care, including assessment of maternal recovery, breastfeeding support, and identification of postpartum complications.

• Counsel women on birth preparedness, safe delivery, family planning, reproductive health, and appropriate follow-up care.

• Promote maternal health awareness, early recognition of danger signs, and timely access to healthcare services.

4. Gynaecological Care and Reproductive Health

• Diagnose and manage common gynaecological conditions, including menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, reproductive tract infections, and other reproductive health concerns.

• Provide counselling on contraception, family planning, reproductive health, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

• Assess infertility-related concerns and arrange appropriate investigations, management, or referral where indicated.

• Ensure sensitive, confidential, respectful, and non-discriminatory care for all patients.

• Refer patients requiring advanced surgical, oncological, or other specialized services when necessary.

5. Patient and Family Counselling

• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, potential risks, and follow-up requirements in a clear and compassionate manner.

• Obtain informed consent before examinations, procedures, and interventions in accordance with professional standards.

• Counsel patients and families on pregnancy-related care, delivery planning, postpartum recovery, and reproductive health.

• Respect patients’ privacy, dignity, cultural context, and confidentiality.

• Promote awareness of maternal danger signs and the importance of timely emergency care.

6. Clinical Coordination and Teamwork

• Coordinate with medical officers, nurses, midwives, anaesthesia personnel, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient management.

• Provide clinical guidance to the maternity and gynaecology care team within the scope of professional responsibilities.

• Collaborate with the hospital team to improve maternal and reproductive healthcare services.

• Participate in clinical meetings, case reviews, maternal death reviews where applicable, and quality improvement activities.

• Support the development of obstetric and gynaecological services, including delivery and emergency obstetric care, in line with available resources.

7. Documentation, Safety and Compliance

• Maintain accurate patient records, antenatal notes, labour records, delivery notes, prescriptions, procedure records, and discharge summaries.

• Follow infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols, patient safety standards, and hospital policies.

• Promote safe delivery practices, rational use of medicines, and appropriate clinical referrals.

• Adhere to professional ethics, evidence-based clinical practice, informed consent requirements, and applicable Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) guidelines.

Job Highlights

Main Purpose: To provide safe, evidence-based, comprehensive, and compassionate obstetric and gynaecological healthcare, including antenatal, delivery, postnatal, reproductive health, and emergency maternal care, while contributing to the development of maternal healthcare services at the hospital.