Gynecologist / Obstetrician / Medical Activity Manager at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Location: Likoni sub county of Mombasa
 

Length of contract: 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance (includes 3 month probationary period)

Main Purpose: Ensure the proper functioning of the medical activities under his/her responsibility guaranteeing the quality of healthcare in order to improve health conditions of the target population. In addition, implement gynecological and obstetrician procedures, performing any other prior treatment required, during or immediately after a woman has given birth in order to improve women’s reproductive health and to reduce pregnancy, delivery and neonatology risks.

This will be done in accordance with validated policies, protocols and universal hygiene standards and in multidisciplinary collaboration with other medical doctors and midwife services,

Main Tasks include, but not limited to:

• Provide health care related to gynecology and obstetrics to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure the implementation of validated clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols related to gynecology and obstetrics in order to minimize clinical risk and to extend best reproductive practices.
• In collaboration with other medical colleagues, carry out the collection of quantitative gynecological data and ensure exhaustive use of management tools in order to improve gynecological results and to share knowledge among other field specialists.
• Plan and supervise the HR associated processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the gynecological staff in order to ensure both an efficient sizing and the amount of knowledge required, to improve people’s capabilities and their active participation in influencing the targeted population using preventive practices. This will be done in close coordination with the HR department.
• Supervise the maintenance and running of the gynecological equipment and drug consumption, preparing new orders when required and ensuring its rational use as well as that pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and available. This will be done in cooperation with the pharmacist and logistic staff, the management,

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Master’s degree in the areas of specialization (Obstetrics and Gynacology) from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution

Experience

• Essential at least 2 year certified work experience in Obstetrics / Gynecology.
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries

Languages

• Essential mission language; local working language would be an asset.

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word,excel)

Competencies

• Result, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, stress management.