Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Job Purpose

To provide leadership and specialized Obstetrics and Gynaecology services through effective clinical care, staff development, research, resource management, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure quality patient outcomes and compliance with professional standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialized Obstetrics and Gynaecological services and service delivery in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit of the hospital, ensuring that they meet the expected standards and compliance.
• Provide outpatient clinics and inpatient consults including emergency management of complications.
• Conduct research and participate in training programmes within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department and the Hospital.
• Provide medical research and training within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology within the hospital.
• Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of obstetrics and gynaecology unit and services, research and training programmes in the hospital, and prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.
• Work with other medical specialists to solve single or multiple medical issue(s) or perform extensive multidisciplinary medical procedures.
• Teach and mentor trainees and allied health professionals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC for the stated specialty.
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.