Chair of Department – Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology

About the role

The Chair of Department (OBG) provides strategic, clinical and operational leadership for Obstetrics & Gynecology services across SEHA Clinics. This senior position ensures high‑quality, patient‑centered care, standardisation of clinical practice and alignment with local and international healthcare standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the department in implementing strategic plans and ensuring policy adherence.
• Advise the Chief Medical Officer on clinical and professional matters related to Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Represent the department at corporate meetings, chair departmental meetings and attend management forums.
• Review departmental reports, recommend improvements and oversee their implementation.
• Assist the CMO in responding to corporate, SEHA and regulatory bodies, including the Department of Health.
• Drive clinical governance, service expansion, workforce planning and performance optimisation.
• Manage performance‑management processes such as peer review and productivity/utilisation reviews.
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment and appointment of division chiefs and physicians.
• Establish clear communication channels with the medical workforce and hold regular meetings with division chiefs.
• Oversee budget planning and financial management for the department.
• Support investigation and response to patient enquiries, complaints and clinical issues.
• Promote clinical excellence, evidence‑based care and patient safety.
• Maintain clinical duties in the holder’s subspecialty, conduct inpatient and outpatient rounds and document clinical information accurately.

Required profile

• Qualified Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology with extensive clinical experience.
• Proven leadership experience in a departmental or senior clinical management role.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and represent a department at corporate level.
• Experience in clinical governance, performance management and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of local health regulations (DOH) and international healthcare standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with division chiefs and medical staff.
• Financial acumen for budget planning and resource allocation.

Required skills