Speciality Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Wisen HR Services

Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer.  The Doctor will primarily be responsible for providing quality clinical services to our clients, program coordination and research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, monitor and provide clinical appropriate care (medical and surgical) to patients in hospital wards and outpatient clinics;
• Complete documentation, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals
• Coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients.
• Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be undertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with the hospital policy.
• Take an active role in health promotion and disease prevention.
• Maintain patient rights, and be aware of cultural differences when dealing with patients.
• Liaise with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment;
• Supervise Doctor on Call team
• Required to report on-call (off shifts, weekends and holidays) as scheduled
• Ensure that comprehensive hospital medical records for all in and outpatients are accurate
• Provide educational and clinical experience for clinical staff.
• Ensure the efficient use of resources in medical services
• Keep abreast with trends, developments and the appropriate utilization of technology in the field of medical care on a regular and ongoing basis and coordinate clinical research and programmatic initiatives
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Key Skills and Competencies:
    • Degree in Medicine and Surgery with a minimum of 4 years’ experience.
    • Specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology preferred
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
    • Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
    • Good understanding of community dynamics.
    • Knowledge and familiarity with low-income urban areas of Nairobi