Attending Physician - Obstetrics

The Attending Physician - Obstetrics is responsible for the delivery of high quality evidence-based care; effective and efficient diagnosing, managing and treating all patients placed under the role holder’s care. The Attending Physician - Obstetrics makes recommendations, orders appropriate therapeutics and diagnostics as per the patient’s diagnosed condition.

• Assesses and reassesses inpatients and/or outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice. 
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe, and holistic care for individual patients.
• Responsible for the delivery of high quality evidence-based care and services within specialty area.
• Conducts Ward rounds, reassesses inpatients and/or outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice.
• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required.
• Provides clinical excellence by effective and efficient diagnoses, manages, and treats all patients placed under post holder’s care.
• Delivers safe, effective, and holistic clinical services within accepted standards of care. 
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Supports, implements, and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures. 
• Liaises with colleagues, Allied Health staff, nursing, administrative and support services staff for additional input as required.
• Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources.
• Demonstrates an active interest in educating and fostering future academic leaders nationally and internationally through active participation in education initiatives.
• Demonstrates an active interest and involvement in research by initiating innovative clinical or research outcomes or collaborating on research projects to support the Sidra vision.
• Demonstrates commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME).
• Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

Education

• MD, MBBS or equivalent 
• Completion of residency program in Obstetrics from an accredited Western Board

Experience

Up to 2 years of post-certification/residency in Obstetrics or research or education in the relevant field