The Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of General Surgeon.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Medical Director, the successful candidate will be expected to lead the delivery of quality patient care in the Outpatient Department while working closely with other consultants within the hospital. The candidate will also support clinical governance and quality agenda within the entire cluster. Additionally, you will be responsible to:
assist residents in their rotation and implement and monitor educational programs while ensuring program outcomes are attained
assist in the setting of examinations and ensure formative assessments of the residents/interns are duly filled
promote and facilitate residents' research, participate in scholarly activities including educational and clinical research and facilitate the publication of residents' research work
provide pre-determined clinical service, both in and out-patient
establish clinical services aligned to areas of interest and specialization and attend to emergency cases as and when required
prepare a schedule of regular clinical teaching activity.
Requirements
You should have:
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution
Master's Degree or Fellowship-level training in General Surgery from a recognized institution
a minimum of three (3) years of practice as a consultant general Surgeon in a reputable hospital
the ability to be a courteous, excellent team player and to get well with a diverse and multi-cultured workforce
strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, and to work flexibly and independently.
a valid practicing license
proficiency in computer applications
shortlisted candidate will need to register and obtain license from the Kenya medical practitioners and dentists council.