The   Consultant   – Ob/Gyn. plans, directs, administers and supervises activities   for gynecology 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.DUTIES &   RESPONSIBILITIESOperational Duties1. 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 scan2. Examines patients, performs and interprets   diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determines   diagnosis.3. Counsels patients   on diet, hygiene, and preventive health care.4. Examines patients and determines x-ray examinations   and clinical laboratory tests as required.5. Administers and prescribes conservative measures of   treatment as antibiotics, drugs, and compresses.6. Treats and counsels women throughout their   pregnancy, gives prenatal diagnoses, conducts delivery, provides recuperative period and postpartum care, including   diet and medication.7. Tracks the health of, and treats, both mother and   foetus as the pregnancy progresses.8. Applies surgical procedures and coordinates   gynaecological & obstetrical operations including laparoscopic and   infertility procedures, IVF etc., in conjunction with other consultants and   anaesthesiologist.9. Deals with birth injuries and any post-operative complications.10. Directs nurses in procedures for preoperative and   postoperative care; administers sedatives, prescribes diets, and prepares   operative area of patients.11. Monitors patients’ condition and progress, and   re-evaluates treatment as necessary.12. Explains procedures and discusses test results or   prescribed treatments with patients and families.13. Refers patients to medical specialist or other   practitioner when necessary.Patient   Care14. Considers the patient’s safety as the first priority   while working.15. Includes the   patients in discussions concerning appropriate diagnostic and management   procedures.16. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care   needs.17. Maintains a work environment that promotes high   standards for patient care and ethical behavior.Compliance   with Medical Ethics18. Ensure implementation of the Ministry of Health   regulations, the Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and the   Ob/Gyn. Department Policy and Guidelines.19. Ensures implementation   of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of   gynecology.20. Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal   professional behavior; practices medicine   ethically and stays consistent with the obligations of a physician. .21. Respects the opinions of fellow Consultants and   referring Physicians in the management of patient problems; provides means   whereby differences in opinion can be discussed and resolved.22. Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge   by appropriately consulting other Physicians while caring for the patient.23. Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal   clinical skills and knowledge by continuing medical education.Other Duties24.   Responds to referrals from department   specialists.25. Provides   supervision to the department specialists, registrars and technicians when   required.26. Participates in   continuous quality improvement programs for Ob/Gyn. service27. Provides teaching   materials as part of the professional development of the department staff.28. Attends the meetings of the Ob/Gyn. department to   discuss the rules & regulations, obstacles in work, incidents &   complications encountered and suggestions to improve the quality of service.29. Participates   regularly with other Ob/Gyn. staff, in decision-making related to patient   care.30. Participates in organizational performance   improvement activities.31. Accepts all other   additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director- Ob/Gyn.