Monday, 9 September 2013

Consultant - OB / GYN - New Mowasat Hospital

The Consultant – Ob/Gyn. plans, directs, administers and supervises activities for gynaecology patients.  He/ She  is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ailments specific to the female anatomy with focus on pregnancy-related health, the female reproductive system, and women's general medical care. Delivers patient care activities in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Ob/Gyn. Department Policies & Guidelines.

Education :    
Bachelors' Degree in Medicine. Membership/ Fellowship (preferably of the Royal College) and/or MD Degree in relevant specialty
Training in Gynecologic Ultrasound Scanning, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) desired.                                                                
Licensing :     Valid License from Ministry of Health-Kuwait to practice as an Ob/Gyn. Consultant
Experience :     12 years' experience with minimum 7 years' experience post Fellowship/Membership or MD in relevant specialty.

 Duties
    Diagnoses and treats problems  related to female anatomy, specializing in:
    Childbirth, caesarean and other instrumental obstetric deliveries including forceps and vacuum extraction
    High Risk Pregnancies and Recurrent Miscarriages; complications like cesarean births, placenta previa or preeclampsia
    Antenatal follow up of complicated pregnancies
    Detection and management of cervical cancer.
    Treatment of urinary tract,  pelvic disorders, and hormonal disorders
    Care and Management of Menopause.
    Detailed fetal anomaly ultrasound scan, dimensional scan
    Examines patients, performs and interprets diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determines diagnosis.
    Counsels patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive health care.
    Examines patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests as required.
    Administers and prescribes conservative measures of treatment as antibiotics, drugs, and compresses.
    Treats and counsels women throughout their pregnancy, gives prenatal diagnoses, conducts delivery, provides recuperative period and post-partum care, including diet and medication.
    Tracks the health of, and treats, both mother and foetus as the pregnancy progresses.                                                   
    Applies surgical procedures and coordinates gynaecological & obstetrical operations including laparoscopic and infertility procedures, IVF etc., in conjunction with other consultants and anaesthesiologist.
    Deals with birth injuries and any post-operative complications.
    Directs nurses in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care; administers sedatives, prescribes diets, and prepares operative area of patients.
    Monitors patients' condition and progress, and re-evaluates treatment as necessary.
    Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and families.
    Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.

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