Job Description

Position: Senior Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynecology

Department: Women’s Health

Location: Military Medical City Hospital (MMCH), Qatar

Reports To: Head of Women’s Health / Chief Medical Officer

The Senior Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynecology is responsible for delivering high-level consultant-led care across the full spectrum of women’s health services, with particular expertise in advanced gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, and robotic-assisted procedures.

The role includes clinical leadership, surgical excellence, mentorship of junior physicians, and contribution to service development within a governmental tertiary-care setting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care.
• Manage complex gynecologic and high-risk obstetric cases.
• Participate in consultant on-call coverage.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based clinical practice.

2. Advanced Surgical Practice

• Perform advanced minimally invasive gynecologic procedures, including: Laparoscopic hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Endometriosis surgery, Ovarian cystectomy, Pelvic reconstructive procedures.
• Perform and/or lead robotic-assisted gynecologic surgeries.
• Support development and expansion of the robotic surgery program.
• Implement standardized surgical pathways and ERAS protocols.

3. Leadership & Mentorship

• Supervise and mentor Specialists and Junior Consultants.
• Lead multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Participate in clinical audits, morbidity & mortality reviews.
• Support teaching and CME activities.

4. Quality & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Qatar MoPH (DHP) licensing requirements.
• Maintain high standards of documentation.
• Contribute to accreditation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote patient safety and risk management practices.

5. Service Development

• Contribute to strategic growth of Women’s Health services.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, neonatology, and surgical teams to optimize outcomes.
• Participate in service line planning and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS / MD or equivalent).
• Recognized Board Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Fellowship or advanced training in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) and/or Robotic Surgery.
• Minimum 8–10 years post-board clinical experience.
• Documented surgical logbook demonstrating advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Arabic-speaking.
• Experience in tertiary-care or governmental hospital settings.
• Previous leadership experience (Unit Lead / Deputy HOD / Program Lead).
• Academic or research involvement.
• International fellowship (European / American / German Board preferred).

Core Competencies

• Advanced surgical expertise in laparoscopy and robotics.
• Strong clinical judgment in complex cases.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine.
• Effective communication skills (Arabic & English preferred).
• Patient-centered care approach.