Chair, Department of Radiology
Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not for profit,
university and teaching hospital system that comprises I3 campuses, seven
hospitals and 217 outreach medical centres across eight countries.
Reporting to the Dean, Medical College and the CEO, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N), the Chair will have the overall responsibility for the conduct of the academic and service mandate of the Radiology Department, consistent with the mission and policies of the Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Committing to
building a Faculty of Health Sciences and excellent Health Services that
promotes growth within and across disciplines, building an academic health
system that reflects the interdependence of quality clinical care,
research and education, and that maximizes programmatic multi-disciplinary
opportunities within health sciences and health services across the
university.
- Advancing the
research agenda of the University through recruitment and faculty
development of scientists and clinician scientists working within the
context of department and interdisciplinary thematic areas of focus and
providing an environment of opportunity for all faculty and trainees to be
engaged in research.
- Fostering the
growth of patient volumes, in line with the annual budgets, through a
focused delivery of high quality care and patient-sensitive service that
meets or exceeds the expectations of patients.
- Leading the
development of new services and initiatives that contribute to the
financial sustainability of the hospital.
- Ensuring the
development and application of clinical quality management methods within
the department, including practice guidelines and audits.
- Ensuring
compliance and oversight of clinical practice including credentialing of
all practicing physicians as per the Joint Commission International
Accreditation (JCIA) for Hospitals.
- Fostering good
relations with community physicians and other organizations ¡n the
community with the goal of stimulating patient referrals to AKUH-based
physicians.
- Developing a
staffing and recruitment plan consistent with the academic and service
goals of the department.
- Working with
colleagues across the AKU campuses to ensure that opportunities for
collaboration are maximized and that academic and clinical services are
delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
- Ensuring the
productive and cost-effective use of human, material and capital resources
entrusted to the department.
Requirements
The ideal candidate:
- Should have
demonstrated track record of leadership within an academic health sciences
centre, teaching hospital or integrated health authority who is (or
eligible to be) an Associate Professor Level and above.
- Should be a
Radiologist with excellent clinical skills.
- Should be
registered or eligible for registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners
and Dentists’ Board.
- Should have
evidence based diagnostic imaging experience in teaching and exposure to
management of undergraduate programmes; collaborative academic research
and publications.
- Should have
experience working in a developing country and /or the ability to adapt in
this context.
- Should have
worked in a multi-site and in a multi-country institutions or have
potential to manage in a similar environment with strong financial
management skills and demonstrated ability to deliver both as a clinician
and an academician.
Please email applications (resume/cv and cover letter),
including the names, postal and e-mail addresses, telephone/fax numbers of
three professional references, addressed to Director, Human Resources, P O. Box
30270-00100, Nairobi
or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 31st April 2013. Applications by email are preferred.
Please visit www.aku.edu for more details.
