Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform maternity ward rounds to assess gynecology and obstetrics patient conditions, diagnose, prescribe treatment, and discharge or refer complicated cases in line with clinical guidelines and hygiene protocols.
• Responsible for delivering babies and performing surgeries related to obstetrics and gynecology.
• Control the rational distribution of gynecological medicine and equipment; ensure sterilization and good maintenance of medical equipment.
• Keep the patient and family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow; verify understanding to ensure informed consent and adherence to treatment.
• Ensure data traceability by recording all medical activities on the patient’s card and in registration books to ensure continuous patient treatment.
• Assist with and perform surgical operations and clinical procedures within competency.
• Attend to emergency cases in the health facility.
• Participate in the recruitment of maternity staff.
• Ensure general hygiene standards and universal precautions are followed at all times and implement and monitor actions to reduce bio-hazard risks and improve infection control.
• Ensure ongoing training of maternity staff to optimize the quality of care.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the Medical Coordinator about any problems or complications of the patient’s illness, including medical errors.
• Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Codes of Conduct.
• Ensure maternity staff receive mentorship and participate in capacity-building opportunities.
• Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education, Licenses, & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery and a Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Completed internship and rotation in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
• Valid practicing license.

Experience:

• 3 years of work experience in a hospital practice relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases.
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of women’s reproductive health, primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, communicable diseases, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology.
• Knowledge of professional clinical medicine principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of medicines, hygiene management, and IPC protocol.

Skills:

• Skilled in applying clinical medicine principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Skilled in performing surgery within competency.
• Skilled in prescribing correct medication.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A good command of both written and spoken English.

Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct.
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice.
• Ability to provide high-quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first.
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy.
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress.
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct.

Physical Conditions:
This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

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