Gynaecologist

Aliases: Obstetrician

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Gynaecologist is expected to perform include:

Diagnosing and conducting treatment of disease and disorder of female genital organs
Conducting examination of body for symptoms of disease and disorder of other systems of the body
Conducting clinical test, histopathological examinations, etc.
Recording detailed history of ailment and diagnosis disorder
Treating ailments by medicinal or by surgical methods

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is a desk job
Need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option maybe available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours every day. This may vary from hospital to hospital
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum – MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled in examining test reports of the patient
Skilled in detecting disease or disorder of female genital organs
In-depth knowledge of female reproductive system
Skilled in conducting surgeries
Ability to perform and interpret specialized tests and procedures
Competent in doing research in related field
Knowledge of medical practices
Keeping up-to-date with any advances in the diagnosis and treatment of patients

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Government and private colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.bfuhs.ac.in/Examination/Syllabus/Obstetrics%20&%20Gynaecology.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Intern → Junior/Associate Gynaecologist → Gynaecologist → Senior Gynaecologist → Head of the Department → Dean of the Hospital

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For freshers - ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 30,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Minimum 6 months’ internship required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Nursing homes
Private and government hospitals
Medical colleges
Pharmaceutical companies
Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Gynaecologist
Obstetrician

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2212.1200	Gynaecologist
ISCO 2008	2212	Special Medical Practioners
NIC 2008	86201	Medical practice activities
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.bestindiaedu.com/career-options/gynecologist.html
4	http://www.minglebox.com/medical/colleges/category/gynaecology
5	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx http://www.bestindiaedu.com/career-options/gynecologist.html
6	http://www.censusindia.gov.in
7	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx

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