Description 
 
 Vacancy Announcement
 
 
Job title: 
Obstetrician and Gynecologist MD
Work Location:
Kono
Department:
Clinical
Reports to: 
Director or RMNH
Line Management 
TBD
Requisition #:
4244
Application Status
Open to International Candidates 
Organisation Profile 
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.
PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. 
Our Work In Sierra Leone:
Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
PIH is seeking an experienced Obstetrician Gynecologist to be a part of the RMNCH program at PIH-supported healthcare facilities in Sierra Leone. The Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinician will be based at the Koidu Government Hospital (KGH) in Kono District:    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 

 
- He/she will work closely with the RMNCH team, including MOHS staff on the development and implementation of work plans, medical education programs and initiatives to improve the quality of maternal and newborn care. 
- He/she will provide support to the RMNCH Director, Clinical Program Manager, Medical Director and other PIH leadership as needed 
- He/she will advance PIH’s core mission of health systems strengthening in Sierra Leone by providing direct obstetrics and gynecology clinical care whilst also training, upskilling and mentoring all clinical cadres that work in the RMNCH unit
 
This position has an anticipated assignment length of a minimum of 12 months. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
Specific Responsibilities:
 
The OBGYN Doctor is responsible for maintaining and developing the following key performance areas:
 
Clinical Practice Supervision and Accompaniment:
Work with MOHS senior team at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH) and RMNH Lead, focusing on the accompaniment, mentorship, and supervision of all clinical staff including physicians, midwives, nurses, Surgical Assistant Community Health Officers (SACHOs), and Community Health Officers (CHOs), in the areas of reproductive, maternal, and newborn healthPerform clinical teaching, mentorship and capacity building of clinicians working at the district hospital, outpatient clinics, and community clinics through leading and participating in activities including teaching rounds, curriculum and training development and implementation, case reviews, and other activities Provide OBGYN surgical training, mentorship, and supervision for Residents, Medical Officers, House Officers, general surgeons, surgical trainees, and SACHOs for professional development, giving support for the development of OBGYN skills as part of the West Africa post graduate surgical training program.Collaborate with PIH SL Midwife/RMNCH Lead to provide clinical oversight for the KGH Maternity Ward including: - Direct supervision for PIH Medical Officers, SACHOS, CHOs in maternity and overseeing all MOHS corresponding staff - Collaborative supervision and accompaniment of national midwives and national nurses with the Clinical RMNH Program manager and MOHS In ChargeDemonstrate a high level of understanding, knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynecologyDemonstrate expert clinical knowledge of complex cases and obstetric emergency’s through problem solving and decision makingDemonstrate accountability for OBGYN practicesPractice within own abilities and refer to more senior staff as neededProvide direct clinical care and manage OBGYN cases according to national and international clinical guidelines, including providing surgery for obstetric and Gynae casesComplete twice daily rounds on maternity ward with clinicians, midwives, and nursing staffConduct and oversee ANC, high risk OBGYN, family planning and other RMNH out-patient clinics Work collaboratively with fellow OBGYNs to ensure that the unit has 24 hours coverage including having an OBGYN as a 2nd on CallAbility to do night on call hours is essentialMaintain own competence as an OBGYN through certification, clinical practice and accreditation in mandatory and extended skillsIdentify strategies for optimizing patient care in the clinical environment based on current research and evidence in clinical practice.Implement SGBV protocols in line with National guidelinesMay be called on to provide occupational health services pro Rota Education and Research:Assist with and collaborate on curriculum building, implementation, and scheduling of all RMNH staff training activitiesServe as the focal person for the Maternity component of the ongoing CHO education curriculum at KGHProvide bedside training and education for all cadres of staffParticipate with the development of care pathways, clinical guideline and workflows for the Maternal Centre of Excellenc and current Maternity departmentImplement and evaluate clinical education programs and in-services for practicing clinicians in collaboration with the Clinical Education TeamImplement and evaluate the Nursing/Midwifery Orientation and Student Nurses Orientation Programs in collaboration with the Directors of Nursing, RMNCH and Director of Clinical Education Initiate, participate and contribute to the development of clinical knowledge and skills of newly qualified clinicians and studentsProvide clinical support to new and existing nurses/midwives as well as students Develop and maintain relevant clinical educational resources for all staff Identify individual learning needs of staff that are being supervised and develop learning plans in conjunction with themPerform clinical assessments of clinicians and provide certification of competency where required Participate in the delivery of formal and informal educationActively participate in activities that promote the professional development of staffFoster an environment that supports the utilization of clinical researchCollaborate with the Directors of Nursing, RMNH and Clinical Education to identify research opportunities for the departmentQuality Improvement and Management:Undertake necessary components of the performance evaluation processPromote and participate in quality improvement and safety activities as well as institutional accreditation processes Participate in relevant committees, meetings and service activities as required and provide relevant feedback and dissemination of appropriate information Assess and evaluate the quality of education resources and equipment required to meet the learning needs of staff and in the clinical environment Contribute to the clinical education component of the strategic plan of the organizationParticipate in critical incident debriefings as required. Administration: Attend weekly Clinical Ops Meetings at KGH Attend KGH morning reportWork closely with the PIH SL RMNCH Clinical Program Manager, Director of Nursing, Chief Medical Officer and PIH SL Leadership on strategic planning and budgetingWork with the leadership team and RMNCH Clinical Program Manager to contribute to grant proposals and reports to current and potential donors PIH Leadership:  






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