Medical Officer, AKUH (ON) Paediatrics at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities

• Participate in ward/casualty work-clerkship, patient education, writing of discharge summaries
• Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies
• Participate in general and specialist clinics
• Initiate discussions with patient and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services
• 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.
• Attend to critical patients in a timely manner
• When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency surgical and medical procedures.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection
• Provide 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
• Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH, N
• Engage nursing and ward staff in ensuring that all treating equipment is functional and available for patient care/treatment
• Participate in discussions with relevant members of the clinical care team to enable better integration of patient care activities
• Work closely with members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilization
• Initiate discussions with consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B)
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certificate in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Demonstrates competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment
• Excellent communication skills
• A good team player
• Ability to continuously develop professionally
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and is cultural sensitive and applies ethical principles appropriately
• Seeks and accepts advice and adheres to deadlines
• Punctual and respects commitments made
• A clinician with a demonstrated constructive management of medical errors
• Clinician traits of patience, compassion, responsibility, honesty, respect for others, self-awareness, logical thinking and intellectual curiosity

Closing Date:17/03/2023