Purpose of the Role
Being the technical team leader of the various cadres of service providers at the MSK nursing home and MSK overall, the Obstetric Gynaecologist is one of the senior team members within the Programme Operations Department. In particular the role is required to ensure that all technical aspects relating to the provision of quality and excellent health care to our clients is achieved, in line with MSK core values of customer focused, results oriented and sustainability.

Strategic Purpose of the Programme Operations Unit: to ensure excellent delivery all MSKs programme activities and the development and funding of new work.

Key Responsibilities
1.To provide clinical services and ensure that MSK centres and /or teams meet the requisite QTA standards.
Activities include:
Undertake second line consultation in line with MSK guidelines and procedures. Always second on call but should be flexible to ensure seamless and round the clock doctors’ coverage of the Nursing Home Provide clinical review of obstetric and gynaecological cases on a day to day basis and carrying out scheduled and emergency in-patient procedures as may be required
Provide clinical skills in handling major and minor complications across channels within MSK
Ensure there is proper and effective use of medical equipment and supplies and to notify the centre manager the need for repair, maintenance or replacements etc.
Continuously carry out support supervision, monitoring of the other team members involved in service delivery
Conducting regular internal quality audit checks at the centre
Participate in incident management including notification & investigation
Provide expert opinion in courts or as may be required by statutory bodies
2.Training and development and build capacity of service providers internally and externally (Should include
OJT and mentoring. Activities include:
Develop, implement and monitor training programmes as per the training schedule in liaison with the training manager
Support MSK training as the lead trainer/ co trainer on MSK co service areas internally and externally which include SA/PAC BEMONC training and any other training as may be required
Supervise clinical training for staff
Conduct clinical orientation for staff on all key MSK service provision areas
Provide continuing clinical education training
Update training materials and presentations
3.Coordinating and administering relevant and timely continuous medical updates to other staff to meet MSK’s operations needs. Activities include:

Develop clear framework for regular clinical updates for all health care staff
Preparing and participating fully in Continuous Medical Education (C.M.E.)
Liaise with the QAM department in supporting regular quality updates at the centre
Routinely seek personal professional development in clinical skills and updates to deliver high quality services
Participate in clinical governance via audit and significant events
4.Empowering and effective Team Management. Activities include

Supervision of the clinical service team to ensure that team delivers high quality services
Routine mentorship and on job training of peers and other health care cadre staff
Participating in performance appraisal and feedback for other staff members within the team
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications:
· Masters in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized university.
· Must be registered with the Medical Practitioners and dentists board and possess a valid Private practice License
· Experience in handling gynaecological related complications.

Skills:
· Proven clinical and Training skills
· I.T skills
· Report writing skills
· Leadership skills

Attitude/Motivation:
Successful performance at MSK is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. There are 13 key behaviours that MSK encourages in all employees and they are defined below:

· Initiative
Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution

· Innovative
Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome

· Effective Communication
Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.

· Responsive
Being responsive to changing priorities and demands

· Working Efficiently
Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met

· Sharing Information
Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality

· Focus on Learning
Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further

· Commitment
Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements

· Driven
Drive and determination to deliver results

· Accountable
Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate

· Embracing Change
Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly

· Motivated
Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential

· Team Player
Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications quoting the position title with a detailed CV, contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other but not a relative) should be submitted to: pd@mariestopes.or.ke on or before August 02, 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If we do not contact you by August 17, 2017, please consider yourself unsuccessful.