Company Overview:
International SOS (www.internationalsos.com) is the world’s leading medical and travel Security Risk Services Company. We care for clients across the globe, from more than 1,000 locations in 90 countries. Our expertise is unique: More than 11,000 employees are led by 1,400 doctors and 200 security specialists. Teams work 24/7 to protect our members. We pioneer a range of preventive programs strengthened by our in-country expertise. We deliver unrivalled emergency assistance during critical illness, accident or civil unrest.
Overall Purpose of the Job
- To provide antenatal and postnatal care to asylum seekers and refugees on the Republic of Nauru at an obstetric and gynecological specialist level.
- To assist other Gynecologists and Obstetricians employed by the Republic of Nauru’s Hospital when requested by the Area Medical Director Offshore
- To assist with capacity-build activities with the Republic of Nauru Hospital’s clinical staff in collaboration with existing obstetric service staff
- To provide direct clinical support to the service as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Management:
- Assess, diagnose and treat clients in Immigration facilities within the fields of obstetrics and gynecology especially with regard to antenatal and post-natal care.
- Assess, diagnose and treat asylum-seekers and refugees on Nauru within the fields of Obstetrics and/or Gynecology.
- Provide immediate assessment, diagnosis and treatment in emergency obstetric situations of all pregnant asylum-seekers within the OPC, or refugees housed within the Nauruan resettlement program.
- Provide after-hours coverage for emergency obstetric situations to ensure that medical response is available 24 hours a day seven days a week.
- Provide advice and education to nurses and allied health professionals as necessary or as requested.
- Participate in scheduled meetings and training at the OPC as required or requested.
- Design and lead a simple training and development program in obstetrics to medical and midwifery staff at the Republic of Nauru hospital
- Liaise with all parties involved in the medical management of asylum-seekers in Immigration Detention, and refugees within resettlement. This includes health center staff, security and external health care providers.
- Use the IHMS Apollo Electronic Medical Record System.
- Ensure accuracy and maintenance of all medical records and compliance with professional standards.
- Comply with privacy legislation and IHMS Policy and Procedures Manual including the confidentiality agreement.
- Refer to, and discuss with, external specialists for advice or treatment as necessary or requested.
- Contribute to the development of standards, policies and procedures for the management of the health and wellbeing of obstetrics and gynecology patients and rectification of identified problems.
- Provide medical advice and drug orders to health center nurses.
- Ensure that all OPC medical protocols, treatment regimens, emergency evacuation and other procedures are documented and observed.
- Assist the Senior Medical Officer and Area Medical Director to ensure adequate Clinical Governance is in place
- Help organize referral of patients to third party providers including hospitals and work with the International SOS Assistance Centre
- Provide outpatient consultations, pre-operative assessments, consultations and other related obstetrics/gynecology services
- Provide services to other areas as requested.
- Work with the nursing, midwifery and anesthetic team to implement or establish protocols of relevance to the obstetric environment
- Participate in administrative matters, for example, preparation of medical reports, rosters, technical advice on medical equipment, the preparation of tender specifications and in committees and staff meetings
- Undertake such additional duties as directed by the Senior Medical Advisor / Area Medical Director/Senior Medical Officer
- Participate in the Performance Appraisal and Development process.
- To work within, promote and ensure compliance with International SOS’ WH&S, policies, practices, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), corporate values and quality assurance standards and keeping the workplace safe, free of harassment, discrimination, bullying and hazard free at all times.
- Undertake any other duties as determined by the Manager /or Supervisor as requested.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Superior clinical decision-making with specific regard to obstetric medical situations in a busy work environment
- Motivated to provide a high quality service
- Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team and in a nurse-led clinical environment
- Good analytical skills with the capacity to approach clinical problems broadly
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, patients and management
- Well organized and time efficient
- Knowledge and experience of working with culturally diverse client groups or a willingness to develop this
- Ability to use computerized medical records
- Capacity to appreciate the potential challenges of delivery health services in a politically sensitive environment
- Good report writing skills
Required Competencies
Leadership Skills:
- Supporting organizational values
- Adaptability
- Self-Development
Interpersonal Skills:
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Business Skills:
- Managing Work
- Problem Solving
- Procedural Knowledge
Personal Attributes:
- Results Focus
- Professionalism
Required Work Experience
- Significant full time experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Experience with computerized medical records and medical practice systems is highly desirable
- Previous experience working in remote locations or in culturally different locales is desirable
- Previous experience in Detention, Refugee and/or military settings is desirable
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or Bachelor of Medicine
- Fellowship of the RANZCOG or equivalent is highly desirable (e.g. FRCOG, FACOG, FPOGS or equivalent diplomate)
Required Languages
Travel / Rotation Requirements
- To Australian cities and remote locations including Offshore Processing centers on Manus Island and the Republic of Nauru.
- Driver’s License prerequisite: Manus – Not required. Nauru – Required
Project Duration:
ASAP - for 7 months
Rotation: 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off
Project Location:
Nauru
At International SOS, we offer a great working environment, thanks to our commitment to flexible working, diversity, and development. We encourage every person to be their personal best by creating an environment of inclusion, equality and support.
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