Registrar Obstetrics

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Will perform professional duties as a specialist obstetrician/gynecologist to include:

- Providing surgical care both in the operating room and in the O.P.D. for gynecologic and obstetric conditions for both emergency and planned procedures.
- Covering the Delivery Room to include admitting patients, reviewing their history, planning a course of action, performing both spontaneous and operative deliveries, and interacting with midwives.
- Covering the Emergency Service by promptly responding to calls for consultation.
- Doing and interpreting ultrasound examinations both in hospital and on an out-patient basis.
- Interpreting fetal heart rate monitoring and taking appropriate action.
- Carrying out formal and informal consultations from physicians on other Services.
- Interacting with patients' families to keep them informed of the patient's condition, changes in condition and plans.
- Supports Continuous Quality Improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care.
- Works closely with other HODs in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care.
- Makes recommendations for patient transfers to other medical facilities if and when required.
- Keeps the Division Head well informed of Department activities and receives guidance from the Division Head in the accomplishment of his duties.
- Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with the staff, with associates and with Management.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.
- Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
- Provides on-call emergency coverage for obstetric emergencies.
- Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.
- To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Will perform professional duties as a specialist obstetrician/gynecologist to include:

- Providing surgical care both in the operating room and in the O.P.D. for gynecologic and obstetric conditions for both emergency and planned procedures.
- Covering the Delivery Room to include admitting patients, reviewing their history, planning a course of action, performing both spontaneous and operative deliveries, and interacting with midwives.
- Covering the Emergency Service by promptly responding to calls for consultation.
- Doing and interpreting ultrasound examinations both in hospital and on an out-patient basis.
- Interpreting fetal heart rate monitoring and taking appropriate action.
- Carrying out formal and informal consultations from physicians on other Services.
- Interacting with patients' families to keep them informed of the patient's condition, changes in condition and plans.
- Supports Continuous Quality Improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care.
- Works closely with other HODs in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care.
- Makes recommendations for patient transfers to other medical facilities if and when required.
- Keeps the Division Head well informed of Department activities and receives guidance from the Division Head in the accomplishment of his duties.
- Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with the staff, with associates and with Management.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.
- Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
- Provides on-call emergency coverage for obstetric emergencies.
- Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.
- To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

**QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS**
- Graduation from an approved Medical School. Completion of an approved Obstetric residency program consistent with established standards of the NMCSH, Dubai with specialty certification in the country of training.
- At least five to ten years experience as a full-time Ob-Gyn practitioner.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics, with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.
- Current licensure in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai, UAE.
- Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.