Gynecologist/Obstetrician (On Behalf of Metema General Hospital)

Background and Objective

Under the EU-funded INTEPA project, Medical Teams International (MTI) provides financial support to strengthen the capacity of Metema General Hospital to deliver quality specialized healthcare services to refugees, internally displaced populations, and vulnerable host communities. Through this initiative, Metema General Hospital will employ and deploy a qualified Internal Medicine Specialist to expand access to specialized diagnosis and treatment, improve the quality of patient care, and reduce avoidable referrals to tertiary hospitals.

Job Summary

The Gynecologist/Obstetrician (OB-GYN) will provide high-quality, comprehensive, and life-saving reproductive, maternal, and neonatal health care. The successful candidate will manage both elective and emergency obstetric and gynecological conditions affecting the communities in Metema General Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform life-saving emergency obstetric interventions, including complex Cesarean sections, laparotomies for ectopic pregnancies, hysterectomies, and management of severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).
• Diagnose and treat gynecological conditions through outpatient consultations, elective surgeries, and minor procedures.
• Oversee high-risk pregnancy clinics, ensuring proper monitoring, planning, and management for vulnerable mothers.
• Provide compassionate, confidential, and comprehensive medical management for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in line with international humanitarian standards.
• Provide technical oversight for comprehensive family planning services and post-abortion care (PAC).Assist in Ensuring MTI’s standard of quality in health services is met
• Provide clinical mentorship and technical guidance to hospital staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to clinical guidelines, infection prevention, patient safety, and professional ethics.
• Promote effective and safe use of available equipment, supplies, and medicines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited university.
• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Gynecology/Obstetrics.
• Valid professional registration and current license to practice in Ethiopia.
• At least 3 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience, preferably in a general or referral hospital.
• Demonstrated competence in ophthalmic diagnosis, treatment, and relevant  Obs/gyn procedures.

Other Requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to work at Metema General Hospital.
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional ethics and equitable access to quality eye care.

Employment and Supervision

The successful candidate will be formally employed and deployed by Metema General Hospital, with financial support provided by MTI through the EU-funded INTEPA project. The specialist will work under the hospital’s established administrative and clinical supervision arrangements.