CUAMM – Ginecologo – Tanzania

Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organization working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. 
The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 9 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.

Job position: Gynaecologist
Location: Tosamaganga Hospital, Iringa Region, Tanzania
Start date: November 2024
Duration: 12 months
Family duty station: YES
* The NGO reserves the right to close the application process once the position is filled.

Purpose of the role

In his/her role as the head of the Obstetric/Gynecological Department, the Gynaecologist will ensure the smooth functioning of the department, provide consultancy to guarantee proper organization and coordination, improve the quality of care, and contribute to the training of healthcare staff.

Key duties:

• Organising, coordinating and supervising the overall activity;
• Chairing the Ward Rounds, together with the other Doctors assigned to the Department and will oversee the clinical and surgical activity;
• Conducting twice per week the Obstetric and Gynaecological Clinic;
• Interacting with Paediatrician/Neonatologist in the management of complicated deliveries in the delivery Room and Major Theatre;
• Participating in the Hospital Management Team (HMT)
• Collaborating in data collection and analysis and supervising the appropriate utilisation of the Hospital software for patients’ management and data collection.
• Introducing adequate standards and guidelines in the Maternity Department, according to National Guidelines for obstetric and neonatal care.
• Tutoring/mentoring national residents and Italian residents taking part in the JPO (Junior Project Officer) initiative, organising and coordinating their training experience and appraising their performance and skills
• Delivering theoretical and practical trainings on maternal and neonatal care, both for hospital staff and for staff of peripheral health facilities.
• Chairing the maternal audits and – together with Paediatrician/Neonatologist – the perinatal audits.
• Coordinating and supervising specific operational research activities, if requested.

• University Degree in Medicine and Specialisation in Gynaecology and Obstetrics
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English; knowledge of Kiswahili will be an asset
• At least 5 years of professional clinical experience as a specialist at hospital level
• Previous experience in fragile or low income countries
• Ability of adapting skills and competencies to contexts with limited resources and capacity to effectively cooperate with national and international staff.
• IT literacy: MS Office, Windows, ability to use digital health information systems

TERMS OF CONTRACT

• Type of contract: collaboration contract
• Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the job position, with possible increase based on professional experience)
• Rest days: 2.5 days for each month of work
• Flight ticket: one return flight
• Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs
• Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for visa and work/residence permits
• Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it is generally individual, depending on the logistical situation and the availability of accommodation in the workplace
• Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker
• Family policy: where the socio-political context and logistics allow it, international staff may be accompanied by their partner or family. In this case, the NGO provides a salary supplement and guarantees flights, health insurance, visas and permits for dependents and accompanying family members.

Due to the high number of applications, please note that our recruiting team will contact only short-listed candidates.
The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.