UG-Associate Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist

 JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Responsible for performing consultations to diagnose, treat and manage patients in line with MoH protocol and clinical guidelines in the areas of pregnancy, childbirth and gynecology. Oversees the interventions of the maternity ward and provides technical supervision to midwives.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

• Perform maternity ward rounds to assess gynecology and obstetrics patient condition, 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 patient’s card and in registration books such that patient treatment is continuous
• 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 in order 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 problem or complication of the patient’s illness, including medical error
• 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

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                         

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

 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 is required
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES                                                                                                                                                            

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth knowledge of women’s reproductive health
• Knowledge of primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV and AIDS and communicable diseases, surgery, paediatrics, 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.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position.  Duties, responsibilities and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.

Medical Teams International is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT at any stage of the recruitment process (application, Shortlisting, interview meeting, processing, reference verification, training) request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, Medical Teams International Uganda DOES NOT retain any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization. Please note that under NO circumstances shall Medical Teams International Uganda be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of fraudsters and other false agents.

Medical Teams International is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.