Background information about the job or company

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho...

Responsibilities or duties

The incumbent will:

• Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and regularly monitor patients’ progress, participate in clinics and provide third on call services for the Children’s Ward, New Born unit and Paediatric casualty.
• 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.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection of risk factors for diseases.
• Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plans for specialized cases.
• 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.

Qualifications or requirements

The ideal candidate should:

• Hold a Master of Medicine (MMed) in Paediatrics
• Possess a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or an equivalent qualification
• Have certified and verifiable training in Nephrology from a recognized university
• Demonstrate valid certification in Emergency Paediatric Life Support (EPALS)
• Be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• Exhibit proficiency and competence in handling hospital equipment
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Uphold high standards of honesty, integrity, and compassion, with respect for diversity and adherence to ethical principles

• Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and regularly monitor patients’ progress, participate in clinics and provide third on call services for the Children’s Ward, New Born unit and Paediatric casualty.
• 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.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection of risk factors for diseases.
• Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plans for specialized cases.
• 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.

• Proficiency and competence in handling hospital equipment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High standards of honesty, integrity, and compassion, with respect for diversity and adherence to ethical principles

• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Paediatrics
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or an equivalent qualification
• Certified and verifiable training in Nephrology from a recognized university
• Valid certification in Emergency Paediatric Life Support (EPALS)
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council