Hauwa Shuaib Umar
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with 16 years of experience in clinical management and emergency care. Demonstrated success in enhancing women's health through evidence-based practices and strong communication skills. Senior lecturer with responsibilities in teaching and supervising medical students, residents, and midwives, complemented by a history of published research. Focused on improving patient satisfaction and quality of care in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Overview
20
20
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Wadi Ad Dawasir hospital Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2025.02 - Current
- Ward rounds support includes residents presentations and day-to-day case updates.
- Undertake elective and emergency operations across obstetrics and gynaecology.
- Complete labour ward morning and evening rounds for ongoing patient review.
- Deliver outpatient procedures including IUC insertion and implant placement.
- Provide endometrial biopsy counselling with contraception and post-abortion care guidance.
- Supervise junior staff in accident and emergency during on-call shifts.
- Supervise junior colleagues throughout difficult operations to maintain safe progression.
- Perform gynaecologic and obstetric surgeries from start to completion.
- Run outpatient clinics and conduct bedside ultrasonography assessments.
- Train residents through structured teaching and supervised case discussions.
- Deliver bedside teaching during ward rounds to reinforce learning points.
- Conduct post-call departmental briefings to share overnight developments.
- Supervise academic presentations and support residents research preparation.
- Present research and academic papers at conferences for wider dissemination.
- Publish work in peer-reviewed journals to advance clinical practice.
- Coordinate caesarean section monitoring through Ministry of Health reporting.
- Reduce caesarean section rates by tracking outcomes with monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with other specialties and sub-specialties for patient continuity.
- Lead QIPs and audits with hospital risk management teams for improvement.
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
Al Quwayiyah Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
2021.12 - 2024.11
- Assessed patient risks and arranged timely senior review for high-risk care.
- Oversaw gynaecologic theatres for myomectomies and abdominal or vaginal hysterectomies.
- Directed complex caesarean sections and led clinical care during emergencies.
- Supervised residents and midwives through routine coaching and close monitoring.
- Planned outpatient clinic workflow to coordinate assessments and procedure delivery.
- Delivered lectures at medical conferences sharing innovative methods in gynaecology practice.
Consultant / Senior Lecturer
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria , Nigeria
2015.11 - 2021.12
- Performed gynaecologic and obstetric surgeries with safe intraoperative practice.
- Conducted outpatient procedures and managed day-to-day patient consultations.
- Managed labour ward flow, monitoring progress through delivery-ready stages.
Senior Registrar and Lecturer II Department of O & G ABUTH, Zaria
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
Zaria , Nigeria
2012.05 - 2015.11
- Triage high-risk antenatal clinic appointments and route urgent cases promptly.
- Perform high-risk obstetrics and gynaecology surgeries with defined care plans.
- Deliver lectures to medical students and midwives for daily learning support.
- Prepare patients for outpatient procedures and complete aftercare documentation.
Junior resident
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria
2008.08 - 2012.05
- Treated obstetrics and gynaecology emergencies and managed accident cases promptly.
- Supervised admitted patients and tracked progress through regular clinical handovers.
- Presented case updates to senior colleagues to support coordinated decisions.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Royal College of Physicians
Ireland 2026.03 - 2024.04
MSc. Human Reproduction, Bayero University Kano - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Bayero University kano
Nigeria 2017.04 - 2021.07
Clinical Fellowship of West African College of Surgeons - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
West African College of Surgeons
West African College of Surgeons 2012.05 - 2017.10
Fellowship Medical College of Nigeria - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
National Postgraduate College of Nigeria
Nigeria 2008.08 - 2015.11
MBBS Ahmadu Bello University Zaria - Medicine
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria 1997.10 - 2005.12
Skills
- Patient care excellence
- High-risk obstetrics
- Maternal medicine
- Acute emergency response
- Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Complex caesarean techniques
- Hysterectomy and myomectomy
- Ultrasound proficiency
- Research and education
- Training and supervision
- Team collaboration
Licences
- Ireland Medical Council Full Registration and License.
- General Medical Council Full Registration and License.
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialists.
- Medical and Dental council Nigeria.
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Additional Information
Trainings International and National (26)
Conferences International and National (20)
Publications And Research (20)
Certification
- MRCPI Obstetrics and Gynaecology, April 2024
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) SHA, May 2026
- MRCPI Obstetrics and Gynaecology, April 2024
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) KSUH KSA, Jan 2023
- Afemson 4th Annual Scientific Conference, July 2021
- Fertility 2019 Technologies and controversies in reproduction.UK, Jan 2019
- World Congress in Foetal Medicine, Alicante Spain, June 2019
- Leadership and Management in Health University of Washington, Jan 2018
- Basic Surgical Skills Course by West African College of Surgeons, Jan 2017
- Research Training Workshop: Responsible Case Based Methodology of Teaching and Mentoring, Jan 2017
- Advanced Digital Appreciation Program for Tertiary Institution, Nigeria, Jan 2016
- Health Management and Ethics by NPMCN Nigeria, Jan 2015
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Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Royal College of Physicians
2026.03 - 2024.04
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Wadi Ad Dawasir hospital Riyadh
2025.02 - Current
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
Al Quwayiyah Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2021.12 - 2024.11
MSc. Human Reproduction, Bayero University Kano - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Bayero University kano
2017.04 - 2021.07
Consultant / Senior Lecturer
Ahmadu Bello University
2015.11 - 2021.12
Clinical Fellowship of West African College of Surgeons - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
West African College of Surgeons
2012.05 - 2017.10
Senior Registrar and Lecturer II Department of O & G ABUTH, Zaria
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
2012.05 - 2015.11
Junior resident
Ahmadu Bello University
2008.08 - 2012.05
Fellowship Medical College of Nigeria - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
National Postgraduate College of Nigeria
2008.08 - 2015.11
MBBS Ahmadu Bello University Zaria - Medicine
Ahmadu Bello University
1997.10 - 2005.12