Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing Officer

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Care and Coordination

  • Providing nursing care to patients in an outpatient gynecology setting, including triage, assessment, vaccination, family planning, phlebotomy and other procedures.
  • Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
  • Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
  • Collaborating with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity.
  • Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests as guided by the physician on duty.
  • Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, and treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.
  • Give clients health education and advice on health matters as per Ministry of Health and International guidelines.
  • Ensure that excellent customer service is delivered to patients through excellent communication, timely treatment plans and patient referral and professional care
  • Efficiently collaborate with logistics team during deployment for healthcare services as required.
  • Conduct emergency care as and when deemed necessary.
  • Administrative duties in the clinic as advised by your supervisor.

Quality

  • Work with your supervisor to develop and implement relevant healthcare guidelines, standard operational procedures and policies and recommend improvements and adjustments where necessary.
  • Deliver quality and complete assignments with clear documentation.
  • Maintain accurate, complete health care records and reports as per the Ministry of Health and regulatory bodies.

Skills: 

  • Communication skills, including sensitivity and the ability to provide clear explanations.
  • Ability to spot and solve problems, requiring effective decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Business management skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently.
  • Organizational ability.
  • Attention to detail.

Requirements:

  • Diploma or degree in Nursing.
  • At least 3 years post internship experience in a clinical setting with experience in gynaecology or women’s health.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
  • ACLS/BLS/EMONC certification (desirable).
  • Must have working computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
  • Certificate of Registration from the respective professional regulatory body.
  • Valid Professional Practice License.

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