The Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a specialist medical role covering pregnancy, childbirth and conditions affecting the female reproductive system. The role contributes to improving women's health through appropriate management of pregnancy complications and reproductive system disorders.
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Senior Consultant (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
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Health Service Commission (HSC)
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Assess women, diagnose obstetric and gynaecological conditions, plan treatment and manage complications
- Manage high-risk pregnancies and complex deliveries within the specialist's scope of practice
- Provide specialist obstetric and gynaecological services across the referral hospital network
- Support maternal health programmes and reduction of maternal mortality
- Provide specialist clinical care and technical leadership within the specialty
- Supervise and mentor junior medical officers, interns and allied health staff
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement and morbidity and mortality reviews
- Support referral systems and continuity of care across the referral hospital network
- Contribute to teaching, research and health service planning in the specialty
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent
- Master of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification in the relevant specialty
- Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
- Valid annual practising licence
- Post-registration specialist experience in the relevant field
Skills & Competencies:
- Expert clinical judgement in the specialty
- Leadership and supervision of multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication with patients, families and colleagues
- Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety
How to Apply
About Health Service Commission (HSC)
The Health Service Commission (HSC) is a statutory body established by the Government of Uganda to manage and oversee human resource matters in the public health sector. It operates under the legal framework of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and relevant public service laws.
Mission
To recruit and manage a competent and motivated health workforce for the delivery of quality health services in Uganda.
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