Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Obstetrician and Gynaecologists provide diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical and surgical services related to the care of women, foetuses and children during pregnancy and childbirth, and to disorders of the female genital, urinary, rectal and reproductive organs.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Diagnoses and treats female patients for diseases of the reproductive system, using surgery if necessary
  • Examines patients periodically and provides advice or prescribes medication during pre-natal period
  • Delivers infants and cares for mother for prescribed period of time following childbirth

Key values of workers in Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Active Learning

    Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.