DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Providing surgical care both in the operating room and in the O.P.D. for gynecologic and obstetric conditions for both emergency and planned procedures. • Covering the Delivery Room to include admitting patients, reviewing their history, planning a course of action, performing both spontaneous and operative deliveries, and interacting with midwives. • Covering the Emergency Service by promptly responding to calls for consultation. • Doing and interpreting ultrasound examinations both in hospital and on an out-patient basis. • Interpreting fetal heart rate monitoring and taking appropriate action. • Carrying out formal and informal consultations from physicians on other Services. • Interacting with patients' families to keep them informed of the patient's condition, changes in condition and plans. • Supports Continuous Quality Improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care. • Works closely with other HODs in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care. • Makes recommendations for patient transfers to other medical facilities if and when required. • Keeps the Division Head well informed of Department activities and receives guidance from the Division Head in the accomplishment of his duties. • Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with the staff, with associates and with Management. • Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature. • Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position. • Provides on-call emergency coverage for obstetric emergencies. • Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested. JOB INTERACTIONS • Colleagues & other specialist Physicians • Nurses • Social Worker • Patients & Families • Psychologist • Others as related to the evaluation & care of patients QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS • Graduation from an approved Medical School. Completion of an approved Obstetric residency program consistent with established standards of the hospital with specialty certification in the country of training. • At least five to ten years experience as a full-time Ob-Gyn practitioner. • Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics, with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization. • Current licensure in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai, UAE. • Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential. • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.