Specialist Obstetrics & Gynecology (Seha Clinics)

Role Overview

Specialist Obstetrics & Gynecology at SEHA Hospitals, based within the obstetrics and gynecology division and operating under the supervision of the Consultant Physician.

Role Purpose

To diagnose and treat obstetrics and gynecology patients according to established standards of best practice, while supporting divisional initiatives, participating in quality and safety programs, and contributing to the clinical education and development of junior medical staff.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for the specialty.
• Assist the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff and jointly assume responsibility for the care they provide.
• Comply with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practice.
• Accurately document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required.
• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients.
• Ensure preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Accept clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.
• Participate in and support the Consultant Physician in ensuring the provision of out-of-hours on-call coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and the patient's family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.
• Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Managerial & Administration

• Support and adhere to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Support and participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Assist Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend divisional meetings as invited.
• Support the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by Consultant staff.
• Maintain a good working relationship with members of staff and promote collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.

Quality & Safety

• Support quality improvement initiatives within the Division.
• Support a culture of regular audit and encourage the use of audit results for improving clinical practice.
• Support the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.

Education

• Promote and participate in clinical research and publication.
• Promote and assist in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Keep abreast of current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

Qualifications & Experience

• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology required.
• Tier 1: No additional experience required post board certification.
• Tier 2: Not less than 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute.
• Tier 3: Not less than 3 years of clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute.
• UAE Nationals: No additional experience required post board certification.
• For UAE Nationals and Non-UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: No experience required post board certification.