Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist at Jacaranda Maternity

Education        

• MMed in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized institution.
• Specialist Recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners' and Dentists' Board.
• Registered, licenced and retained by the Kenya Medical Practitioners Board.
• Professional Indemnity cover.

Experience     

• Post graduate working experience in a busy maternity facility and experience in working in a startup maternity facility.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements   

• Should have the desire and ability to enhance the scope of maternal health services in order to meet and exceed the expectation of the customer.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to positively influence and nurture teamwork. 
• High level of customer-satisfaction orientation.
• Expert diagnostic skills.
• Trustworthy and compassionate character.
• Hardworking with a focus on punctuality, accountability, and commitment to patient care .

Key competencies      

• Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence.

What You Will Do

Clinical Duties

• Monitoring and providing appropriate medical and surgical care to patients;
• Managing of clients for reproductive health both in the inpatient and outpatient;
• Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment; Carrying out specific procedures, e.g. performing operations and specialist investigations;
• Overseeing clinical practice of clinical colleagues and ensuring high level of patient safety, quality, and efficiency;
• Adhering to Jacaranda clinical protocols and standards of care and supporting these practices across the organization;

Quality Assurance

• Actively participate in regular meetings to assess quality and safety;
• Lead and/or assist with campaigns and projects for improvement;
• Assist with developing standards, protocols, and procedures;
• Provide clinical expertise and structured continuing medical education to staff;