Job Description – Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist (Laparoscopy)

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive consultant-level care in obstetrics and gynecology for both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of gynecological conditions, including:
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Endometriosis
  • Ovarian cysts and benign ovarian tumors
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Uterine prolapse and pelvic floor disorders
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Infertility (within the scope of practice)
  • Menstrual disorders
  • Menopause-related conditions
• Provide comprehensive obstetric care, including:
  • Pre-conception counseling
  • Antenatal care
  • High-risk pregnancy management
  • Labor and delivery management
  • Vaginal deliveries
  • Instrumental deliveries
  • Cesarean sections
  • Postnatal care
  • Management of obstetric emergencies
• Perform advanced minimally invasive gynecologic procedures, including:
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy
  • Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy
  • Laparoscopic salpingectomy
  • Laparoscopic treatment of ectopic pregnancy
  • Laparoscopic myomectomy
  • Laparoscopic hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopic adhesiolysis
  • Excision of endometriosis
  • Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy
  • Endometrial polypectomy
  • Hysteroscopic myomectomy
  • Endometrial ablation (where indicated)
• Perform gynecologic surgeries, including abdominal and vaginal procedures, where clinically indicated.
• Conduct cervical cancer screening, colposcopy, and cervical biopsy as appropriate.
• Request and interpret laboratory investigations, ultrasound examinations, CT/MRI scans, pathology reports, and other diagnostic studies.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on current evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Refer patients to subspecialists when clinically appropriate.

Patient Care

• Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, fertility implications, pregnancy care, and preventive health.
• Obtain informed consent before surgical procedures.
• Promote women's health through preventive screening and patient education.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and maintain ethical and professional standards.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with Neonatology, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Oncology, Urology, General Surgery, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Physiotherapy, and Nursing teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, tumor boards (where applicable), and complex case discussions.
• Coordinate continuity of care with referring physicians and primary care providers.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic medical records.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, and international best practices.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality meetings, and patient safety programs.
• Report adverse events and surgical complications in accordance with hospital policy.

Academic & Professional Development

• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) and maintain professional competency.
• Stay updated with advances in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and obstetric care.
• Teach, mentor, and supervise specialists, residents, interns, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical research and departmental educational activities where applicable.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Board Certification or equivalent Consultant qualification recognized by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
• Fellowship or advanced training in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (Laparoscopy) is highly preferred.
• Valid DHA Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology License or eligibility for Consultant licensing in Dubai.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of post-board certification experience as a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures.
• Experience in managing high-risk obstetric cases and complex gynecologic surgery in a tertiary care hospital is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced expertise in obstetrics, gynecology, and minimally invasive surgery.
• Excellent surgical judgment and operative skills.
• Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic abilities.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior physicians.
• Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous quality improvement.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Working Conditions

• Outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, labor and delivery units, operating theatres, and emergency services.
• Participation in on-call duties and emergency obstetric coverage as required.
• Compliance with hospital scheduling, emergency response protocols, and infection prevention standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Maternal and neonatal clinical outcomes.
• Surgical outcomes and complication rates.
• Patient satisfaction scores.
• Compliance with clinical documentation and DHA standards.
• Timely completion of medical records.
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and CME activities.
• Effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Adherence to patient safety and infection prevention protocols.