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2211-04
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Medical Doctor (Obstetrics) provides comprehensive care to a woman throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. They conduct a prenatal assessment, manage a pregnancy-related condition, assist in labour and delivery, perform a surgical intervention such as a caesarean section, and offer guidance on postpartum recovery and family planning. Their role ensures maternal and neonatal well-being and often involves collaboration with a midwife, nurse, and other healthcare professionals in both public and private settings.
Tasks
Conduct comprehensive prenatal assessments and monitor maternal and fetal well-being throughout pregnancy.
Manage normal and high-risk pregnancies, including pregnancy-related conditions, to ensure maternal and fetal safety.
Manage labour and delivery, and perform or supervise caesarean sections when required.
Diagnose and manage obstetric complications, including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and ectopic pregnancy.
Provide postnatal care, including support for physical recovery and maternal mental well-being.
Educate women on pregnancy, childbirth options, neonatal care, and family planning.
Perform and interpret obstetric diagnostic procedures, including ultrasound examinations and laboratory investigations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including anaesthetists, paediatricians, midwives, and nurses, to provide coordinated care.
Skills
Basic
Analytical thinking and attention to detail for accurate diagnosis and clinical decisions.
Empathy and emotional intelligence to provide compassionate care.
Excellent communication skills to counsel and support patients and families.
Leadership and teamwork to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Organisational and time management skills to manage demanding schedules.
Specific
Ability to interpret laboratory investigations and diagnostic imaging relevant to obstetric and maternal health.
Ability to manage obstetric patients with coexisting medical conditions and pregnancy-related complications.
Ability to provide clinical consultation and advice on complex obstetric cases.
Ability to provide emergency obstetric care and manage complications during labour and delivery.
Competency in managing high-risk pregnancies in accordance with obstetric guidelines and clinical protocols.
Competency in monitoring and supporting maternal and newborn health, including immediate postnatal care.
Competency in obstetric assessment and clinical management throughout pregnancy, labour, delivery, and the postnatal period.
Proficiency in obstetric procedures, including ultrasound examination, labour induction, caesarean section, and episiotomy.
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QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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