Clinical Instructor (Department of Obs and Gynae) at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

The Instructor will undertake clinical functions under the supervision of the Department Chair or delegated individual within the department and outreach clinics. In this role, the Instructor admits, consults and undertakes diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under University team.  He/she may prescribe or request certain tests or perform certain procedures without supervision at the discretion of admitting doctor

Responsibilities

• Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
• Monitor patients’ progress on a regular basis and initiate discussions with patient and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection, providing materials, resources and referrals to patients, family members/care givers.
• Educate patients on informed consent, choice of attending physician and right to seek second opinion.
• Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.
• Take role of teaching and supervising residents, SHOs and other clinical staff.
• Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines

 Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent
• Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Minimum Basic Life Support and preferably Advanced Life Support Obstetrics training
• Demonstrates competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, compassion and respect for diversity and applies ethical principles appropriately.