Resident Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist outpatient and inpatient obstetric and gynaecological services.
  
• Diagnose and manage normal and high-risk pregnancies.
  
• Conduct antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and postnatal care.
  
• Perform elective and emergency obstetric and gynaecological surgical procedures, including Caesarean sections, hysterectomies, laparotomies, laparoscopic procedures where applicable, and other major and minor surgeries.
  
• Manage obstetric and gynaecological emergencies in accordance with national and international clinical guidelines.
  
• Conduct infertility assessments and provide appropriate management or referrals.
  
• Diagnose and manage benign and malignant gynaecological conditions.
  
• Supervise labour ward, maternity, theatre, and gynaecology ward clinical services.
  
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and clinical meetings.
  
• Interpret diagnostic investigations including ultrasound, laboratory, and radiological findings.
  
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, patient records, and medico-legal reports.
  
• Mentor and supervise Medical Officers, Clinical Officers, Nurses, and interns.
  
• Participate in clinical audits, mortality reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
  
• Promote infection prevention and control, patient safety, and ethical medical practice.
  
• Participate in the hospital’s emergency response and on-call roster.
  
• Undertake any other duties assigned by hospital management.
  

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized university.
  
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or an equivalent specialist qualification recognized in Kenya.
  
• Specialist recognition and registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
  
• A valid Annual Practising Licence.
  
• Fellowship qualification (COSECSA, RCOG or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of three (3) years’ post-specialization clinical experience in a busy Level 4, Level 5, Level 6 hospital or equivalent.
  
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (or equivalent) will be an added advantage.