Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction
AKU- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health is seeking a Fulltime Faculty, Neonatology. The Fulltime Faculty will undertake clinical and educational functions under the supervision of the Section Head. The incumbent will admit, consult and undertake diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under university team or private admitting doctors.
He/she may request certain tests or perform certain procedures without supervision but shall consult and involve other relevant specialties for more complex diagnostic or management issues.
As the admitting doctor the Neonatologist will ultimately determine what direct management is provided to patients admitted under them and provide appropriate supervision for all cadres of doctors and nurses involved in care.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will:
- Regularly monitor patients’ progress, participate in clinics and provide third on call services for the Children’s Ward, New Born unit and Paediatric casualty and be in-house on campus while on call
- Assist in the examination and observation of emergency cases by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
- When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency medical procedures.
- Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH.
- Take on the role of teaching and supervising residents, Senior House Officers and other clinical staff including participating in developing and reviewing the syllabus for assigned teaching modules
- Collaborate with colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities.
Requirements
Applicants should:
- have completed an MMed in Paediatrics
- be a holder of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent
- have certified and verifiable training in Neonatology from a recognized university
- have valid training in Emergency Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
- be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
- be able to demonstrate competency and dexterity with all equipment in the hospital environment
- have good communication skills
- demonstrate honesty, integrity, compassion and respect for diversity and apply ethical principles appropriately
To Apply
​Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and names of three referees, should be sent to Aga Khan University via the email: [email protected] Please quote the position title on the email subject.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Applications should be submitted latest by August 18, 2024