Vacancy: Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ref: 2022-34

The story

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) aims to be the leading provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa and serves – as healthcare social enterprise and through development programmes – the community and the most vulnerable. CCBRT is Tanzania’s largest local provider of disability and rehabilitation services in the country. Committed to preventing lifelong disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities including obstetric fistula repairs. Its recently opened Maternity and Newborn Wing serves as a referral centre for high risk and emergency deliveries in the region of Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania.

For expansion of our services and strengthening our existing team, we are looking for       dynamic and committed  Obstetrics & Gynaecologist to join our team.

The role

As Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, you examine patients, obtain medical history, and perform a wide range of tests, while diagnosing patients and prescribe treatment for disorders and diseases. You monitor and treat expectant mothers during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. You implement the standards of care and ensure high quality of care (including prenatal audits). You educate patients about disease prevention and detection and reproductive health. You will collaborate with colleagues to plan treatment and surgeries.

As part of the team you perform all administrative duties required in relation to the provision of OBGYN services. You take part in shift work and night duties as required. You provide training and participates in CCBRT training programme for employees.

The candidate

• MD with Master’s Degree in Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from recognized institution.
• Proven experience in outpatient, inpatient and surgical OBGYN interventions.
• Registered with the respective professional council of Tanganyika and in possession of valid license to practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English.
• Excellent patient management and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate.