The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Fulltime Faculty – Gastro-Enterologist
Department of Medicine
Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the
position of Full Time
Faculty – Gastro-enterologist in the Department of Medicine.
You are encouraged to inform all who qualify to send their applications.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the Full Time Faculty,
Gastro-enterologist will be involved in development of a highly skilled and
competent cardiology team, in the delivery of quality services to patient with
gastro-enterological diseases and their families.
Through professional leadership, he/she will ensure quality in
all aspects of care and services, and the efficient cost effective utilization
of resource.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide
leadership to staff and act as an exemplary role model through leading by
example.
- Treat patients
in the Gastroenterology Clinic, conduct ward rounds, and participate in
internal medicine and gastroenterology call rotas.
- Participate in
resident’s modular learning as an educator, in department teaching,
research activities and administrative duties as assigned by the Chair
- Take a lead in
the development and implementation of clinical pathways, protocols and
policies and guide in the management of gastroenterology services.
- Ensure quality
indicators are in place to measure efficiency and effectiveness of care
delivery and outcomes.
- Through
professional leadership, develop and promote the most clinically effective
practices employing effective change management strategies to enhance quality
of patient care. Participate in establishing standard of care with
unit staff and in monitoring delivery of care according to standards.
- Communicate
effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and members of
the public, providing relevant clinical information.
- Develop and
maintain evidence based standards of Gastroenterology practice.
- Promote clinical
research within the Gastroenterology Department.
Requirements:
- Applicants must
have a recognized a Master of Medicine or equivalent with recognition as
an internist.
- S/he should be
an internationally recognized training programmer in Gastroenterology with
eligibility for license to practice in Kenya.
- S/he should have
a minimum of 5 years clinical experience at a reputable institution with
demonstrated interest in academics and research activities.
- Publications in
peer review journals and previous university appointments will be an
advantage.
- The ideal
candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and
demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
Full Time Faculty - General Surgery in the Department
of Surgery.
You are encouraged to inform all who qualify to send their
applications.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chair of Surgery, the Full Time Faculty will
provide clinical services to patients and clinical supervision in the operating
room during peri-operative care of patients.
As part of the Faculty, s/he will give formal teaching and carry
out research in defined areas, as well as areas of professional interest and
knowledge.
S/he will be involved in committee activities in areas of
teaching, research, clinical or administration
Key responsibilities:
Key responsibilities:
Clinical:
- Develop and
implement work plans for service growth in both quality and quantity in
general surgery in the area of COLO-RECTAL SURGERY.
- Attend and
supervise house staff during outpatient clinics;
- Participate in
call duties, ward rounds and operating room;
- Oversee
attendance and supervision of house staff as per the clinical governance
guidelines of the Department of Surgery;
- Provide clinical
leadership and supervision of junior staff.
Academic:
- Teach, assess,
and mentor medical school students, interns, and residents;
- Develop and
review syllabus for assigned teaching modules;
- Clinical
teaching of all staff cadres in applicable inpatient and outpatient
services;
- Provides
leadership for assigned PGME program roles;
- CME and CBL
teachings and attendance;
- Research
involvement in areas of University priority and areas consistent with
professional interest and knowledge;
- Participation in
DRTC, examination and other faculty or departmental meetings as may be
determined.
Requirements:
- Applicants must
have a Masters of Medicine in Surgery and a fellowship in Colorectal
Surgery, and be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and
Dentists’ board with board recognition in Surgery.
- S/he should have
teaching and research experience or activities to reflect a strong
interest.
- Applicants with
expertise and experience in elective work for both benign/ oncological
colorectal cases and emergency cases will be preferred.
- S/he must have a
minimum of two (2) years post fellowship in the subspecialty of colorectal
surgery (for colorectal surgeon) and laparoscopic skills.
- S/he should demonstrate
a scholarly and reflective approach to clinical practice and the ability
to engage in teaching and training others.
Full Time Faculty – Interventional Cardiologist in the Department
of Medicine.
You are encouraged to inform all who qualify to send their
applications.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the Full Time Faculty,
Interventional Cardiologist will be involved in development of a highly skilled
and competent cardiology team, in the delivery of quality services to patient
with cardiovascular diseases and their families.
Through professional leadership, he/she will ensure quality in
all aspects of care and services, and the efficient cost effective utilization
of resource.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and
maintain a highly competent team for both ambulatory non-invasive
cardiology.
- Provide
leadership to staff and act as an exemplary role model through leading by
example.
- Treat patients
in the Cardiology Clinic, conduct ward rounds, and participate in internal
medicine and cardiology call rotas.
- Participate in
resident’s modular learning as an educator, in department teaching,
research activities and administrative duties as assigned by the Chair.
- Take a lead in
the development and implementation of clinical pathways, protocols and
policies and guide in the management of Cardiology services.
- Ensure quality
indicators are in place to measure efficiency and effectiveness of care
delivery and outcomes.
- Through
professional leadership, develop and promote the most clinically effective
practices employing effective change management strategies to enhance
quality of patient care. Participate in establishing standard of
care with unit staff and in monitoring delivery of care according to
standards.
- Communicate
effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and members of
the public, providing relevant clinical information.
- Develop and
maintain evidence based standards of Cardiology practice.
- Promote clinical
research within the Cardiac Department.
Requirements:
- Applicants must
have a recognized a Master of Medicine - Internal Medicine or equivalent
with recognition as an internist.
- S/he should have
an internationally recognized training in Cardiology with eligibility for
license to practice in Kenya and have internationally recognized training
in interventional cardiology.
- S/he should have
a minimum of 5 years clinical experience at a reputable institution with
demonstrated interest in academics and research activities.
- Publications in
peer review journals and previous university appointments will be an
advantage.
- The ideal
candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and
demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
Full Time Faculty – Neurology in the Department of Medicine.
You are encouraged to inform all who qualify to send their
applications.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the Full Time Faculty,
Neurologist will be involved in development of a highly skilled and competent
neurology team, in the delivery of quality services to patient with neurologic
diseases and their families.
Through professional leadership, he/she will ensure quality in
all aspects of care and services, and the efficient cost effective utilization
of resource.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide
leadership to staff and act as an exemplary role model through leading by
example.
- Treat patients
in the Neurology Clinic, conduct ward rounds, and participate in internal
medicine and neuro-sciences call rotas.
- Participate in
resident’s modular learning as an educator, in department teaching,
research activities and administrative duties as assigned by the Chair
- Take a lead in
the development and implementation of clinical pathways, protocols and
policies and guide in the management of neurology services.
- Ensure quality
indicators are in place to measure efficiency and effectiveness of care
delivery and outcomes.
- Through
professional leadership, develop and promote the most clinically effective
practices employing effective change management strategies to enhance
quality of patient care. Participate in establishing standard of
care with unit staff and in monitoring delivery of care according to
standards.
- Communicate
effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and members of
the public, providing relevant clinical information.
- Develop and
maintain evidence based standards of neurology practice.
- Promote clinical
research within the Neurology Department.
Requirements:
Applicants must have a recognized a Master of Medicine or
equivalent with recognition as an internist.
S/he should have an internationally recognized in neurology with
eligibility for license to practice in Kenya.
S/he should have a minimum of 5 years clinical experience at a
reputable institution with demonstrated interest in academics and research
activities.
Publications in peer review journals and previous university
appointments will be an advantage.
The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary
team.
Full Time Faculty – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department
of Surgery.
You are encouraged to inform all who qualify to send their
applications.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chair of Surgery, the Full Time Faculty will
provide clinical services to patients and clinical supervision in the operating
room during peri-operative care of patients.
As part of the Faculty, s/he will give formal teaching and carry
out research in defined areas as well as areas of professional interest and
knowledge.
S/he will be involved in committee activities in areas of
teaching, research, clinical or administration
Key responsibilities:
Key responsibilities:
Clinical:
- Develop and
implement work plans for service growth in both quality and quantity in
general surgery in the area of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery.
- Attend and
supervise house staff during outpatient clinics;
- Participate in
call duties, ward rounds and operating room;
- Oversee
attendance and supervision of house staff as per the clinical governance
guidelines of the Department of Surgery;
- Provide clinical
leadership and supervision of junior staff.
Academic:
- Teach, assess,
and mentor medical school students, interns, and residents;
- Develop and
review syllabus for assigned teaching modules;
- Clinical
teaching of all staff cadres in applicable inpatient and outpatient
services;
- Provides
leadership for assigned PGME program roles;
- CME and CBL
teachings and attendance;
- Research
involvement in areas of University priority and areas consistent with
professional interest and knowledge;
- Participation in
DRTC, examination and other faculty or departmental meetings as may be
determined.
Requirements:
Applicants must have a Masters of Medicine in Surgery and a fellowship
in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and be registered with the Kenya Medical
Practitioners’ and Dentists’ board with board recognition in Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery.
Applicants must have expertise and experience in elective work
for Trauma/burns, orthopaedic, breast, cosmetic and any other malformations
that require reconstruction.
S/he must have a minimum of two (2) year’s post fellowship in
the subspecialty of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery skills.
The ideal candidate should have teaching and research experience
or activities to reflect a strong interest.
S/he should demonstrate a scholarly and reflective approach to
clinical practice and the ability to engage in teaching and training others.
Full Time Faculty (Infectious Diseases) in the Department
of Medicine.
You are encouraged to inform all who qualify to send their
applications.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the Full Time Faculty, Infectious Diseases (ID) will be involved in the development of a highly skilled and competent Infectious Diseases Team and in the delivery of quality services to patients with infections.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the Full Time Faculty, Infectious Diseases (ID) will be involved in the development of a highly skilled and competent Infectious Diseases Team and in the delivery of quality services to patients with infections.
S/he will provide professional leadership to ensure quality in
all aspects of care and services and the efficient cost effective utilization
of resources.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Treat patients
in the ID Clinic, conduct ward rounds and participate in internal medicine
and ID call rotas;
- Participate in
the resident’s modular learning as an educator, in departmental teaching,
research activities and administrative duties as assigned;
- Take a lead in
the development of Clinical pathways, protocols and policy guide
management of ID services;
- Ensure quality
indicators are in place to measure efficiency and effectiveness of care
delivery and outcomes;
- Promote clinical
effective practices, employing effective change management strategies to
enhance quality patient care.
- Promote clinical
research within the ID Department.
Requirements:
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) and a Postgraduate Degree in Internal Medicine or equivalent with recognition as internist.
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) and a Postgraduate Degree in Internal Medicine or equivalent with recognition as internist.
S/he must be registered/ eligible for registration with Kenya
Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists board and have internationally recognized
training in infectious Diseases.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years experience
with evidence of significant academic and research activities.
S/he should have good leadership, effective communication and
team building skills.
To Apply:
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to,
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to,
the Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
P. O. Box 30270-00100,
Nairobi.
or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu.
Applications by email are preferred.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
