JOB DESCRIPTION – Specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist / Family Health Doctor with interests in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Background

In response to the critical care needs in Sanaag, the DoTERRA Healing Hands Foundation and Asli-Maydi Jibril Foundation are establishing the Sanaag Speciality Hospital, a non-profit organisation located in Erigavo City, Somaliland. The first phase of the hospital development will be a 45 bed facility made up of A&E, OPD, Diagnostics, Maternal (including delivery) and a Paediatric Health offering.  The hospital is currently fully operational with a well-equipped laboratory, pharmacy and operating theatre.

Vision

To be a model referral hospital at the heart of eastern Somaliland’s healthcare system. Together with a network of integrated health facilities and outreach services, provide sustainable quality, health care amenities to the most remote, underserved populations in the country.

Mission                                                                                                      

To be the highest qualified trusted health care provider in Somaliland.

Strategic Objectives

The Foundations and its community partners are focusing their capacity and resources on developing the Sanaag Speciality Hospital with the following strategic objectives.

• To measurably reduce child and infant mortality in the Sanaag region.
• Develop an effective and transparent governance system representative of the community.
• To recruit, develop and retain the highest quality and most committed medical staff in the country.
• Equip its medical staff with the training, tools, and equipment to address the greatest health needs of the community.
• To become the most trusted health care provider by community, government, and donor partners.
• Support and integrate health services with other health care facilities and service providers throughout the region.
• To secure a diverse and sustainable income stream composed of various donors, fees for services, and government contributions.o

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Job Description: Specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist / Family Health Doctor with interests in Obstetrics and Gynaecology   

Job Description:

The main responsibilities of the Doctor Family Health will be and not limited to testing, diagnosing, treating, and monitoring diseases and issues related to women’s health, and providing medical counsel and support to women during pregnancy and childbirth.

To be successful in this role, you should be a highly skilled specialist who is passionate about women’s healthcare. Top candidates will also be good communicators and educators.

You will also be responsible as the Head of Department (HOD) for daily general Doctors Hospital duties, Assess Patients’ Conditions, ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting the results. Create Treatment Plan, prescribe medication, arrange follow-up visits as deemed necessary to restore patient health, make referrals for patients that are in need of specialized care. Conduct routine physical exams of ill or injured patients, vitals, reviewing patient history, discussing any health concerns of the patient and instructing patients on correct health programs.

Reporting: Directly to the General Manager.

Primary responsibilities for the position include:

• Specialist/Family Medicine Doctor qualified and experienced in obstetrics and gynaecology, performing a wide range of tests, including pap smears, pelvic, and breast exams, diagnosing and prescribing treatments for disorders and diseases.
• Conducting routine check-ups on patients, monitoring and treating expectant mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
• Updated knowledge and excellent clinical skills with recognised ability to perform C-sections competently and ability to do minor surgical procedures without supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend and advise on issues of capacity building, staffing, discipline, training, departmental operations, quality assuarance, service delivery and patient care in Head of Department meetings chaired by the General Manager along with the other Clinical Heads of Department.
• Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Internal Medicine and Family care patients.
• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate.
• Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment.
• Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all Governmental and state health information privacy laws.