Consultant - OB/GYN - Kuwait Job Openings

Kuwait Job Openings

New Mowasat Hospital

Consultant - OB/GYN

As Sālimīyah

FULL TIME

October 24, 2024

23 July, 2024

Full time

Operational Duties

Diagnoses and treats problems related to female anatomy, specializing in:

Childbirth, caesarean and other instrumental obstetric deliveries including forceps and vacuum extraction

High Risk Pregnancies and Recurrent Miscarriages; complications like cesarean births, placenta previa or preeclampsia

Antenatal follow up of complicated pregnancies

Detection and management of cervical cancer.

Treatment of urinary tract, pelvic disorders, and hormonal disorders

Care and Management of Menopause.

Detailed fetal anomaly ultrasound scan, dimensional scan

Examines patients, performs and interprets diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determines diagnosis.

Counsels patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive health care.

Examines patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests as required.

Administers and prescribes conservative measures of treatment as antibiotics, drugs, and compresses.

Treats and counsels women throughout their pregnancy, gives prenatal diagnoses, conducts delivery, provides recuperative period and postpartum care, including diet and medication.

Tracks the health of, and treats, both mother and foetus as the pregnancy progresses.

Applies surgical procedures and coordinates gynaecological & obstetrical operations including laparoscopic and infertility procedures, IVF etc., in conjunction with other consultants and anaesthesiologist.

Deals with birth injuries and any post-operative complications.

Directs nurses in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care; administers sedatives, prescribes diets, and prepares operative area of patients.

Monitors patients' condition and progress, and re-evaluates treatment as necessary.

Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and families.

Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.

Patient Care

Considers the patient's safety as the first priority while working.

Includes the patients in discussions concerning appropriate diagnostic and management procedures.

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs.

Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care and ethical behavior.

Compliance with Medical Ethics

Ensure implementation of the Ministry of Health regulations, the Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and the Ob/Gyn. Department Policy and Guidelines.

Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of gynecology.

Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically and stays consistent with the obligations of a physician. .

Respects the opinions of fellow Consultants and referring Physicians in the management of patient problems; provides means whereby differences in opinion can be discussed and resolved.

Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting other Physicians while caring for the patient.

Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by continuing medical education.

Other Duties

Responds to referrals from department specialists.

Provides supervision to the department specialists, registrars and technicians when required.

Participates in continuous quality improvement programs for Ob/Gyn. service

Provides teaching materials as part of the professional development of the department staff.

Attends the meetings of the Ob/Gyn. department to discuss the rules & regulations, obstacles in work, incidents & complications encountered and suggestions to improve the quality of service.

Participates regularly with other Ob/Gyn. staff, in decision-making related to patient care.

Participates in organizational performance improvement activities.

Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director- Ob/Gyn.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Bachelors' Degree in Medicine. Membership/ Fellowship (preferably of the Royal College) and/or MD Degree in relevant specialty
Training in Gynecologic Ultrasound Scanning, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) desired.

Licensing :

Valid License from Ministry of Health-Kuwait to practice as an Ob/Gyn. Consultant

Experience :

12 years' experience with minimum 7 years' experience post Fellowship/Membership or MD in relevant specialty.

Other Skills

Management Skills :

Problem Solving, Decision Making , Counselling and Critical Thinking skills; Attention to detail and a Team Player

Soft Skills :

Excellent Communication and Inter-Personal skills.

Computer Skills :

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet

Language Skills:

Good in written and spoken English, Arabic is preferred..

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works primarily in an air conditioned, well-lighted and comfortable health care facility, while also exposed to infections and close contact with the patients.
May have to work long hours and be available on call to deal with medical exigencies.
Occasionally involves prolonged standing/walking, lifting supplies/equipment.

Job Category: Medical

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