Job Openings Head of Obstetrics & Gynecology Unit

About the job Head of Obstetrics & Gynecology Unit

The Head of Unit Obstetrics & Gynecology will lead an experienced Medical team, overseeing a comprehensive obstetric & gynecological program involving consultation services for inpatients and other health facilities in Uganda and abroad, outpatient clinics, ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) program. The Head of Obstetrics & Gynecology Unit will promote periodic meetings with Surgeons, Pediatricians, Oncologists, Radiotherapists, Urologists and Anesthetists to evaluate which procedures to adopt for the different patients belonging to the Unit.The Head of Unit will have outstanding clinical and teaching skills and will have a strategic vision for the role of the Obstetrics & Gynecology Unit in a rapidly changing medical landscape. Finally, the Head of Unit will cooperate with the Infection Control Unit and Quality Department to prepare suitable procedures to minimize the risk of infections in the Unit and to ensure the correct application of the same.

Education:

  • A MB.Ch.B. or its equivalent from a recognized University
  • A M.Sc. in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Must be registered (or meet the requirements for registration, if currently working abroad) to the Ugandan Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
Experience:
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology 
  • Has previous documented activities as team leaders in health sectors
  •  Has previous documented management experience in healthcare facilities
  • Has scientific research titles in Obstetrics & Gynecology or related area