Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN) at Open Hospital Limited

Open Hospital Limited - Your health is our priority. Your comfort is our commitment. Quality Healthcare You Can Trust. Compassion You Can Feel. A privately owned healthcare facility under the Open Health Foundation, providing accessible, patient centered medical services for individuals and families in Abuja, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• Open Hospital is seeking a qualified and compassionate Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) to provide comprehensive healthcare services to women, including preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and management of reproductive health conditions.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing obstetric care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods, as well as gynecological consultations, procedures, and surgeries.

Key Responsibilities
Obstetrics:

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to patients.
• Monitor the health and development of both mother and fetus throughout pregnancy.
• Manage normal and high-risk pregnancies.
• Perform vaginal deliveries and Caesarean sections (C-sections) when required.
• Respond promptly to obstetric emergencies and complications.
• Educate expectant mothers on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.

Gynecology:

• Diagnose and treat disorders affecting the female reproductive system.
• Conduct routine gynecological examinations and screenings.
• Manage conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, menstrual disorders, infertility, infections, and reproductive cancers.
• Perform gynecological surgeries and procedures as required.
• Provide family planning and contraceptive counseling services.
• Offer menopause management and women's wellness services.

Clinical Duties:

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with hospital policies.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and clinical case reviews.
• Ensure compliance with established clinical guidelines and standards of practice.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Complete all medical documentation accurately and promptly.
• Participate in departmental meetings and hospital activities.
• Support the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures.
• Contribute to staff education, mentoring, and training programs when required.

Eligibility
Education:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or equivalent).
• Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology from a recognized professional body (e.g., National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African College of Surgeons, or equivalent).

Experience:

• 3–5 years post-specialization experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Experience managing both routine and high-risk obstetric and gynecological cases.
• Proven surgical competence in gynecological and obstetric procedures.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Valid medical license issued by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Current Annual Practicing License.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support certifications are an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Strong surgical and procedural expertise.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
• High level of professionalism, ethics, and patient confidentiality.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.

Working Conditions:

• May be required to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and on-call schedules.
• Ability to respond to emergencies promptly.
• Work environment includes outpatient clinics, wards, operating theatres, and labor and delivery units.

Application Closing Date
9th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online