RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITY Standard GYNAE-ONCOLOGY

168 Operation Policy In Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services 21.14 STAFF-ROLES AND FUNCTIONS 21.14.1 Head of Gynae-Oncology unit B Administrative 1. To plan, implement and monitor the unit’s activities according to the policies and procedure of the unit, the department, the hospital and the ministry of health Malaysia 2. To prepare the budget of the unit and be responsible for the effective use of the resources. 3. To implement and monitor quality assurance activities and ensure that remedial measures are taken if necessary. 4. To participate in the hospital’s quality assurance activities. 5. To conduct regular meetings with unit personals. 6. To organize continuous medical educational activities for the department. 7. To audit the departments activities and performances and prepare its annual report for submission to the hospital director. 8. To conduct yearly assessment of all staff within the unit. C Clinical 1. To conduct assessment of the patients and plan a treatment for the patient. 2. To provide effective and efficient chemotherapy services. OPERATIONAL POLICIES 169 Operation Policy In Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services 3. To provide effective and efficient colposcopy services. 4. To lead the management of patients in the molar clinic. 5. To counsel patients on the nature of the disease, its sequels, the treatment options, complications and prognosis. 6. To lead the unit during surgeries. 7. To lead the unit at ward rounds. 8. To obtain the necessary consent for surgical intervention and blood transfusion. 9. To assist in palliation of patients. 10. To assist in the end of life care of the patient so as to ensure a dignified death. 11. To provide professional clinical leadership and supervision to the medical officers. 12. To undertake call duties as per roster 13. To provide professional clinical leadership and supervision to the specialist and medical officers. 14. To organize and undertake training of Fellows, masters students, medical officers and nurses. 15. To undertake call duties as per roster OPERATIONAL POLICIES