Sexual and Reproductive Health Doctor, Dublin

Vacancy: IFPA Sexual and Reproductive Health Doctor, Dublin 1

Contract: 2 to 3 days, part-time basis. 

Salary: €108,680 per annum pro-rata + medical indemnity coverage (2+ days of work)

The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) is Ireland's leading sexual health provider. We provide a wide range of services at our medical clinics and nationwide counselling centres, including specialist pregnancy counselling, abortion care, sexual and reproductive health services, and education and training.

We are committed to ensuring that every person in Ireland can exercise sexual and reproductive rights and choices with respect for reproductive autonomy and bodily integrity. IFPA is a pro-choice organisation and will support a person's own decision in all cases.

An opportunity has arisen for a sexual and reproductive health doctor to work in the IFPA Clinic, Cathal Brugha St, Dublin 1.

Working hours will be 09:00 - 17:00, i.e. 7 hours net of rest breaks.

Women's health experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide contraceptive and other medical services in accordance with best medical practice.

Provide early medical abortion care as outlined in the HSE's model of care.

Provide cervical and primary healthcare STI screenings.

Diagnose, give advice, and appropriate referral on medical gynaecology such as treatment for premenstrual syndrome, menstrual disorders, menopausal problems, pelvic pain and infertility.

Diagnose and give advice and appropriate referral for problems in early pregnancy, e.g., miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies.

Analyse all medical screening results and ensure appropriate follow up.

Time is allocated for admin to ensure departure at 5pm end of session.

The successful applicant will require:

Full registration with the Irish Medical Council

Medical Indemnity Insurance

Certificate in Contraception

Experience in family planning and sexual health

Certified smear taker

The IFPA want our clinic staff to enjoy a work-life balance that can be difficult to attain in other medical settings.

Clinic time is protected, and experienced support staff ensure clinics run smoothly and administration workload is kept to a minimum.

Benefits include competitive salary, medical indemnity coverage contribution, discounted staff parking, in-house training, and specialist expertise.