Gynaecological Oncologist at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

The incumbent will be required to:

Clinical Service 

• Undertake general gynecology clinical practice on campus and at outreach centers;
• Provide subspecialty clinical expertise to support the care of women with gynaecological cancers;
• Provide leadership in the development of gynaecological oncology services at AKUHN and East Africa in the context of Integrated Health Services
• Support public health initiatives for cervical cancer screening and early case finding with a range of partner agencies.

Education 

• Lead on curriculum content, delivery and assessment in relation to gynaecological cancers, in close liaison with the Program Director for PGME;
• Participate in seminar and clinical teaching;
• Provide case based learning and CME presentations from time to time;
• Provide surgical skills mentoring and supervision to residents; and
• Act as a contact person for Family Medicine and ANS/UGNE liaison on gynaecological cancer education.

Research

• Contribute to AKU FHS-EA’s interdisciplinary research portfolio relating to cancer in collaboration with related disciplines such as anatomical pathology, radiation oncology, medical oncology and imaging;
• Supervise resident dissertations; and
• Contribute to the preparation of external grant submissions

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have M.Med (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) or equivalent;
• Recognized training and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology;
• Registered or eligible for registration as specialist by Kenya Medical and Dentists, practitioners’ Board; and
• Experience in teaching at University level and in research as evidenced by publications will be desirable for this position.