Senior Medical Officer – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Job Description

Title: Senior Medical Officer – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Company Name: HOPE Foundation for Women & Children of Bangladesh.

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 150000 - 160000 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2026-04-21

Application Deadline: 2026-04-30

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Skills Required:

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Responsibilities & Context:

Duty Station: Hope Field Hospital (CEmONC, Camp 4, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar

1. Job Purpose

The Senior Medical Officer (Gynae & Obs) is responsible for providing high-quality Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) services, ensuring clinical excellence, and leading the maternity team in a challenging field hospital setting. The role focuses on reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality through evidence-based interventions, effective team supervision, and adherence to national and international standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Clinical Services

• Provide 24/7 CEmONC services including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care

• Manage obstetric and gynecological emergencies (PPH, eclampsia, sepsis, obstructed labor)

• Perform emergency surgical procedures (CS, laparotomy, assisted vaginal delivery)

• Ensure adherence to WHO and national clinical protocols

2.2 Operation Theatre & Emergency Care

• Supervise OT activities and ensure surgical safety compliance

• Lead emergency triage, stabilization, and rapid clinical decision-making

• Coordinate with anesthesia and OT teams for timely interventions

2.3 Neonatal Care

• Ensure immediate newborn care and neonatal resuscitation

• Manage neonatal complications including birth asphyxia and sepsis

2.4 Quality Assurance & Clinical Governance

• Ensure compliance with SOPs, guidelines, and protocols

• Conduct clinical audits and maternal/perinatal death reviews

• Implement quality improvement initiatives

2.5 Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

• Ensure strict adherence to IPC standards

• Monitor sterilization, waste management, and PPE use

2.6 Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Supervise and mentor clinical staff

• Conduct regular training and emergency drills

• Support performance evaluation of staff

2.7 Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with internal departments and referral facilities

• Maintain proper documentation and reporting (DHIS2/HMIS)

• Support donor reporting requirements

2.8 Logistics & Resource Management

• Monitor availability of essential drugs and supplies

• Ensure rational use of medicines and equipment

2.9 Ethical & Patient-Centered Care

• Ensure confidentiality, informed consent, and respectful maternity care

2.10 Emergency Preparedness & Administration

• Participate in disaster preparedness and response

• Act as shift in-charge/duty lead when assigned

3. Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• MBBS (recognized institution) with 1-year PGT Training

• Valid BMDC registration

• Postgraduate training (FCPS Part-I / MCPS / DGO) – preferred

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience

• At least 2–3 years in CEmONC/EmONC settings

• Experience in humanitarian/field hospital settings – highly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong surgical and emergency obstetric skills

• Leadership and team management

• Decision-making under pressure

• Excellent communication and reporting skills

• Knowledge of WHO protocols and IPC standards

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Clinical Outcomes

• Reduction in maternal mortality ratio (MMR) within facility

• Reduction in neonatal mortality rate (NMR)

• Case fatality rate for major obstetric complications

Service Delivery

• Number of CEmONC signal functions performed

• % of deliveries managed according to protocol

• Timeliness of emergency interventions (decision-to-incision time for CS)

Quality of Care

• Compliance rate with clinical protocols and SOPs

• Audit completion rate (maternal & perinatal death reviews)

• Infection rate (post-operative / hospital-acquired infections)

Team Performance

• Number of trainings/drills conducted per month

• Staff competency improvement (pre/post training assessment)

• Staff attendance and duty compliance

Reporting & Documentation

• Timeliness and accuracy of reports (DHIS2/HMIS)

• Completeness of patient records

5. Working Conditions

• Field hospital environment with high patient load and emergency cases

• 24/7 service coverage with shift and on-call duties

• Exposure to humanitarian crisis settings