Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)

Provide and ensure quality obstetrics and gynaecology services within the Avenue group in line with the company policies and procedures

Main Responsibilities

• Attend to walk in and referred obstetrics and gynaecology patients both out and in patient.
• Offering obstetrics and gynaecology consultancy to all the doctors in Avenue Group.
• Oversee the obstetrics and gynaecology department
• Run the gynaecology and Antenatal clinics.
• Provision of superior diagnostic, preventative and interventional medical care. 
• Accurate and clear documentation of patient history, physical examination, investigations, and management.
• Provide clarity of investigations to be carried out and interpretation of the results and ensure update to the patients and the next of kin. 
• Facilitates patient admissions, necessary consents and discharges.
• Counsel clients on treatment and compliance to treatment (patient and family) while ensuring their participation in decision making in their management.
• Carry out procedures and surgical interventions (obstetric & gynaecological) while ensuring high quality of care/services and safety of patients.
• Conduct family conferences on need basis.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings as required.
• Participation in incident reporting, root cause analysis and Quality Improvement Plan
• Participation in resuscitation of patients. 
• Conduct timely ward rounds and patient reviews 
• Facilitate Continuous Medical Education and mentorship to colleagues to build capacity to provide care.
• Acquiring new skills on best practices and assist in their implementation. 
• Maintain a positive work attitude and foster teamwork.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure patient satisfaction through quality of care, communication, feedback and escalation through the standardized tool for patient satisfaction measurement and demonstrate follow-up and improvement.
• Ensure the facility is financially viable and demonstrate growth.
  • Increase the quality and diversity of services offered in the facility. Support marketing activities to ensure introduction of new services.
  • Ensure pre-authorizations have been sought 
  • Ensure timely and accurate billing of drugs and services.
  • Work closely with the credit controller to monitor patient limits.
• Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to. 
  • Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity
  • Timely review and implementation of audit recommendations
• Ensure adequate knowledge of all Avenue policies, procedures and systems as outlined in the HRMIS.
• Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

• Experience in a hospital or clinic setting, preferably in gynaecology and obstetrics.
• Excellent surgical skills with a focus on patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic clinical environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Updated BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate
• A valid Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board License (KMPDB) will be required.