Medical Officer, Critical Care Units at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

Reporting to the Medical Director, Critical Care the incumbent will perform clinical function within the Critical Care units which will comprise assessment and management of critically ill patients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the multidisciplinary rounds in ICU& HDU under the supervision of the critical care consultant
• Assess and examine patients, order, and interpret diagnostic studies, develop care plans as well as update patients, their families, primary care providers and other consultants
• Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines
• Participate in departmental research and academic activities, institutional quality improvement and patient safety activities
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch. B)
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
• Accredited certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Minimum 1 year’s post internship experience
• Demonstrable competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Remarkable ability to follow through on assigned tasks and deadlines
• Punctuality and sound time-management skills

Closing Date : 11/12/2022