Marie Stopes Obstetric Gynaecologist Job in Kenya

Apr 27, 2016

Marie Stopes Kenya is an NGO registered in Kenya. 

We are affiliated to
Marie Stopes International.  Together we deliver safe abortion, quality
sexual and reproductive health care and family planning to millions of
the world"s poorest and most vulnerable women. 

We want to make sure that
women have a choice when it comes to having children and that death by
unsafe abortion is reduced.

Job Title: Obstetric Gynaecologist

Location: Kenya   

 

Reporting to: Center Manager

Probationary Period: 3 months

Being the technical team leader of the various cadres of service providers at the MSK nursing home and MSK overall, the Obstetric Gynaecologist is one of the senior team members within the Programme Operations Department. 

In particular the role is required to ensure that all technical aspects relating to the provision of quality and excellent health care to our clients is achieved, in line with MSK core values of customer focused, results oriented and sustainability.

Strategic Purpose of the Programme Operations Unit: to ensure excellent delivery all MSKs programme activities and the development and funding of new work

The primary responsibility of this role is to further our Goal: THE PREVENTION OF UNWANTED BIRTHS and its mission of ensuring the individual’s right to: CHILDREN BY CHOICE NOT CHANCE

The post holder commits to and is held accountable to Marie Stopes International global core values: mission driven, customer focused, results orientated, pioneering, sustainable and people centered

Key Responsibilities and Measures

1. To provide clinical services and ensure that MSK centres and/or teams meet the requisite QTA standards


2. Training and development  and build capacity of  service providers internally and externally


3. Coordinating and administering relevant and timely continuous medical updates to other staff to meet MSK’s operation’s needs.


4. Empowering an Effective team management   

To provide clinical services and ensure that MSK centres and /or teams meet the requisite QTA standards
Activities include

• Undertake second line  consultation in line with MSK guidelines and procedures


• Provide clinical review of obstetric and gynaecological cases on a day to day basis and carrying out scheduled and emergency in-patient procedures as may be required


• Provide clinical skills in handling major and minor  complications across channels within MSK


• Ensure there is proper and effective use of medical equipment and supplies and to notify the centre manager the need for repair, maintenance or replacements etc.


• Continuously  carry out support supervision, monitoring of the other team members involved in service delivery


• Conducting regular internal quality audit checks at the centre


• Provide expert opinion in courts or as may be required by statutory bodies

Measures   

• Client satisfaction


• Informed consent of client


• Internal QTA scores consistently above 90% and external QTA including obstetrics audit


• Reports on major and minor complications


• Audit reports

Training and development and build capacity of service providers internally and externally ( Should include OJT and mentoring
 

Activities include:

• Develop, implement and monitor training programmes as per the training schedule in liaison with the training manager


• Support MSK training as the lead trainer/ co trainer on MSK co service areas internally and externally which include SA/PAC BEMONC training and any other training as may be required


• Supervise clinical training for staff


• Conduct clinical orientation for staff on all key MSK service provision areas


• Provide continuing clinical education training


• Update training materials and presentations   

Measures

• Training feedback  reports


• Training and competency notes


• Induction reports

Coordinating and administering relevant and timely continuous medical updates to other staff to meet MSK’s operations needs.
 

Activities include:

• Develop clear framework for regular clinical updates for all health care staff


• Preparing and participating fully in Continuous Medical Education (C.M.E.)


• Liaise  with the QAM department in supporting regular quality updates at the centre


• Routinely seek personal professional development in clinical skills and updates to deliver high quality services


• Participate in clinical governance via audit and significant events   

Measures

• CME log frame


• Regular CME log sheets


• Clinical skills assessment forms

Empowering and effective Team Management
 

Activities include

• Day to day supervision of the clinical service team to ensure that team delivers high quality services


• Routine mentorship and on job training of peers and other health care cadre staff


• Participating in performance appraisal and feedback for other staff members within the team   

Measures

• OGSM-Staff appraisals conducted and feedback provided to team members.


• Training Needs Assessment


• Mentorship log sheets

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 

Qualifications:

• Masters in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized university.


• Must be registered with the Medical Practitioners and dentists board and possess a valid Private practice License

Skills:

• Proven clinical and Training skills


• I.T skills


• Report writing skills


• Leadership skills

Skills:

Successful performance at MSK is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. 

There are 13 key behaviours that MSK encourages in all employees and they are defined below:

Initiative

• Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution

Innovative

• Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome

Effective Communication

• Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.

Responsive

• Being responsive to changing priorities and demands

Working Efficiently

• Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met

Sharing Information

• Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality

Focus on Learning

• Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further

Commitment

• Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements

Driven

• Drive and determination to deliver results

Accountable

• Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate

Embracing Change

• Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly

Motivated

• Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential

Team Player

• Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other

How to Apply

 
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other not relatives) should be submitted to info@sheerlogic.co.ke  on or before 4th May 2016.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Obstetrician and Gynaecologist”