Medical Specialist I Obstetrician Gynaecologist

Job Description Undertaking general and specialized diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients in obstetrics and gynaecology; Providing comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, including management of high-risk pregnancies and obstetric emergencies; Diagnosing and managing gynaecological conditions, including performing specialized gynaecological and obstetric surgical procedures; Providing psycho-social support and counselling to patients and their families on reproductive and maternal health issues; Providing clinical services to patients in maternity, gynaecology wards and theatres; Training, consulting and performing surgeries in various health facilities, including carrying out forensic and medico-legal services related to obstetric and gynaecological practice; Coordinating disease surveillance, prevention and control related to maternal and reproductive health; Coordinating health education and promotion activities on meternal, newborn and reproductive health; Implementing maternal, newborn and reproductive health projects and programmes; Maintaining up-to-date maternal and reproductive health information systems; Monitoring the provision of obstetric and gynaecological treatment and care services; Undertaking clinical audits, maternal death reviews and health research; Analysing medical reports and maternal health data. Requirements & Qualifications Possesses a minimum of three (3) year’s experience serving in a comparable position within the public or private sector. Master’s degree in obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the medical practitioners and dentists board; Bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery (mbchb) degree from an institution recognized by the medical practitioners and dentists board (mpdb); Certificate of registration by the medical practitioners and dentists board; Valid practicing licence from the medical practitioners and dentists board; Certificate in strategic leadership development programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and Demonstrated professional competence and professional capability as reflected in work performance and results. go to method of application »