Ethiopia: Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (Dutch, German and Belgian Nationals Only)

This job is only open for Dutch, German and Belgian candidates.

In this role you oversee patient care in clinical areas through supervising junior staff. You also play a role in clinical activities and in mentoring junior staff and health officers as well as in internal examination assessment. Most skills transfer is expected to take place while working as a doctor alongside colleague doctors, midwives and nurses. You will be working in a clinical role as a doctor in the wards. However, the ultimate objective is not service delivery, but rather creating a better service for pregnant women, providing on-the-job training and introducing more effective protocols and procedures.

You play a vital role in the following areas: Diagnoses and treat Obs & Gyna patients Support emergency obstetric care service provision Coach, mentor and train relevant staff in the department of gynaecology and obstetrics to ensure skill transfer and share knowledge. Mentor students at practical training and relevant staff in the department to ensure skill transfer Train local staff in provision of comprehensive emergency obstetric care Support the facilities in setting up of key maternal health interventions including maternity waiting homes and introduction of magnesium sulphate. Support the development of standards and procedures for handling pregnant women in maternity waiting homes Assess the situation, and provide technical support that improves the service at GYN/OBY department Monitor and mentor in-service staff on Proper Infection control chain in maternity and labor ward. Develop Emergency protocols for Proper handling of Maternal Emergencies. Assess Gynecological elective cases for surgical intervention and advise accordingly or carry out surgical support whenever it necessitates. Develop performance indicators for In-service staff and trainees to guide qualitative service delivery in place of placement. Provide supportive supervision, monitor and evaluate the operation of the new MWH of the hospital in Butajira (located 95 km from Hosanna) on a regular basis and document impact.

Working conditions and environment: VSO Financial Package: pre-departure preparation/training, local allowance, full medical & repatriation Insurance, vaccinations, PEP and anti malarials, visa, medical registration & work permits, flights, accommodation, work related travel, support from both partner organization and VSO Ethiopia Country Office.

The VSO local allowance allows you to live a healthy but modest lifestyle, but is not sufficient to cover any ongoing financial commitments at home.

You can apply for this job on our website: https://www.vso.nl/topbanen/alle-banen-afrika-en-azi

For more information please contact Hans Voerman: 030-2349012 or h.voerman@vso.nl