Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist (OB-GYN) at Tenwek Hospital

Job Summary

• The job holder will be expected to provide quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to both outpatients and inpatients; and assist in ensuring smooth operations in the clinical department and contribute positively to Tenwek Hospital strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in clinical or operational meetings which require input of a consultant OB/GYN staff.
• Ensure the efficient use of resources in medical services.
• Efficient use of diagnostic and pharmacy resources.
• Must endeavour to provide medical services within budget, you will consult with the Director of Medical Services and the Senior Management team regularly.
• Continue to keep abreast with trends, developments and the appropriate utilization of technology in the field of medical care on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Participate in available educational sessions on topics such as clinical budgeting, medical audit, performance appraisal and quality control.
• Participate in journal review with clinical staff.
• Study medical literature and other resource material on a regular basis.
• Attendance at local post-graduate meetings/Continuous Medical education programmes as expected.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements.

• Masters in Medicine (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.
• Fellow of the College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of East, Central, Southern Africa (FCOGECSA)
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to positively influence and nurture teamwork.
• Expert diagnostic skills.
• Trustworthy and compassionate character.
• Hardworking with a focus on punctuality, accountability, and commitment to patient care.
• Pro-Life with compassionate care to everyone.
• Follower of Jesus Christ

Key competencies.

• Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
• High level of customer-satisfaction orientation.
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence