Your job
- To contribute to increasing the quality of obstetric and gynaecological department in Boost Hospital
- Develop list of gynaecological conditions to be managed including admission/discharge criteria for all cases
- To support the implementation and ensure adherence to protocols for management of main obstetric and gynaecological morbidities
- Management of complicated deliveries and performing instrumental deliveries, all types of caesarean sections, ectopic pregnancy and gynaecological operations
- Provide obstetrics and gynaecology consultation two times per week in the outpatients department room
- Training and coaching local staff in diagnostic and medical management skills, including ultrasound
- Train and perform obstetrics and gynaecology surgical procedures when necessary
- Assess medical knowledge of local staff to identify training needs and develop a realistic plan to monitor and develop that knowledge which is not contingent on your presence
- To work in close collaboration with MoPH representatives (Head of department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology) and expatriate midwife
Requirements
- You are a trained gynaecologist and obstetrician
- You have experience in managing obstetric and gynaecological conditions in low-resource settings
- US diagnostic skills has no secrets for you
- You possess enough experience and interest to train others in this area
- You are proficient in the English language (B2)
- Language proficiency in Pashto / Dari is an asset
- Mature personality
- Management experience and able to work hands-on as well as delegate
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise
- Good negotiation and diplomatic skills
- Ability to work in a different and strong culture in a confined and insecure environment
- Willingness to work with and train a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
Before you apply
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