Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Reports Directly to: Medical Director.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Provides medical care to patients with Obstetric and Gynecological issues and Trains and Mentors staff.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plan and coordinate CPD in his/her specialization for Health Workers at the Hospital.
2. Plan, coordinate and conduct operational research in his/her area of specialization.
3. Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialization to the Hospital.
4. Provides medical care to patients in the Department
5. Monitors and treats expectant mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
6. Deal with a wide range of issues, including obstetrics, or pregnancy and childbirth, menstruation and fertility issues, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hormone disorders, and others.
7. Trains and mentors intern Doctors
8. Performing annual and regular examinations on patients to diagnose various gynecological conditions.
9. Recording and updating patients' medical histories.
10. Advise patients on suitable birth control options.
11. Performs various diagnostic tests on patients, which include Pap smears, STD tests, ultrasounds, hormone profile blood tests, colposcopies, and endometrial biopsies.
12. Explains test results, diagnoses, and treatment options to patients.
13. Performs surgeries and gynecological procedures on patients, such as cervical cryosurgeries, dilation and curettages, pelvic laparoscopies, and sterilizations.
14. Refer patients to other healthcare specialists as needed.
15. Educating patients on reproductive health issues and disease prevention.
7. Any other duties that may be reasonably assigned from time to time.

EDUCATION & WORKING EXPERIENCE
▪ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
▪ Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology
▪ Working experience of not less than Four years.
▪ Must be registered and licensed with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
▪ Proven experience working as a Gynecologist.
▪ The ability to make quick decisions.
▪ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
▪ Effective communication skills.
▪ Empathetic and compassionate.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE POSITION
Three-year (03) employment Contract; renewable, subject to satisfactory Performance.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
A cover letter with a detailed CV together with 3 references, and copies of all relevant academic documents; and any other information deemed necessary should be delivered to Uganda Martyrs Hospital Lubaga Human Resource Office/Reception or sent to the email: recruitment@lubagahospital.org 
Address to: The Human Resource Manager, P.O. Box 14130. Kampala.


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