Vacancy title:
Resident Obstetrician and Gynecologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
St Luke's Orthopaedic and Trauma Hopital

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 27 2026

Duty Station:
Nandi Road | Eldoret | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About St. Luke's Orthopaedics & Trauma Hospital

St. Luke's Orthopaedics & Trauma Hospital is a leading Level 5 specialized healthcare institution committed to delivering excellence in patient care through high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered healthcare services.

We are seeking a qualified, experienced, and highly motivated Resident Obstetrician & Gynecologist to join our Clinical Department and provide specialist women's healthcare services.

Role Summary

The Resident Obstetrician & Gynecologist will provide comprehensive specialist obstetric and gynaecological care, ensuring safe, high-quality, and evidence-based clinical services across the continuum of women's reproductive health. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, support multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior healthcare professionals, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide specialist outpatient and inpatient obstetric and gynaecological services.
• Diagnose and manage normal and high-risk pregnancies.
• Provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and postnatal care.
• Perform elective and emergency obstetric and gynaecological surgical procedures, including:
  • Caesarean sections
  • Hysterectomies
  • Laparotomies
  • Laparoscopic procedures (where applicable)
  • Other major and minor gynaecological surgeries.
• Manage obstetric and gynaecological emergencies in accordance with national and international clinical guidelines.
• Conduct infertility assessments and provide appropriate treatment or referrals.
• Diagnose and manage benign and malignant gynaecological conditions.
• Interpret ultrasound, laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic investigations to support patient management.

Clinical Leadership

• Supervise clinical services within the labour ward, maternity unit, operating theatre, and gynaecology wards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical meetings.
• Mentor and supervise Medical Officers, Clinical Officers, Nurses, interns, and other healthcare staff.
• Participate in the hospital's emergency response services and on-call duty roster.

Quality Assurance & Patient Safety

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, patient records, and medico-legal reports.
• Participate in clinical audits, maternal mortality reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote infection prevention and control practices.
• Uphold patient safety standards, ethical medical practice, and professional conduct.
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) and other professional development activities.

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Perform any other duties assigned by hospital management.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized university.
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or an equivalent specialist qualification recognized in Kenya.
• Specialist registration and recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Valid Annual Practising Licence.
• Fellowship qualification such as COSECSA, RCOG, or an equivalent professional fellowship will be an added advantage.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) or an equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years' post-specialization clinical experience in a busy Level 4, Level 5, Level 6 hospital, or an equivalent healthcare institution.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex obstetric and gynaecological cases, including emergency surgical procedures.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Excellent clinical and surgical skills in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Strong diagnostic, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice.
• Competence in emergency obstetric and gynaecological care.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively during emergencies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Medical Specialists
• Medical Officers
• Clinical Officers
• Nursing Services
• Theatre Department
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory
• Radiology
• ICU/HDU
• Hospital Administration

External

• Patients and their families
• Referral hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Regulatory bodies
• Development and health partners
• Insurance providers

Why Join St. Luke's Orthopaedics & Trauma Hospital?

St. Luke's Orthopaedics & Trauma Hospital offers an opportunity to work in a modern, specialized healthcare environment committed to clinical excellence and patient-centred care. As a Resident Obstetrician & Gynecologist, you will play a vital role in improving maternal and reproductive health outcomes while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality healthcare.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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