Senior Instructor Pulmonologist, Department of Medicine at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

AKU- Department of Medicine is seeking a Fulltime Faculty, Pulmonology. The Fulltime Faculty will undertake clinical and educational functions under the supervision of the department Chair or delegated individual within the department. The incumbent will admit, consult and undertake diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under pulmonology section. He/she will be allowed to order tests and radiology and consult with sub-specialists when necessary to ensure quality professional and ethical patient care.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Provide pulmonology liaison inpatient services in the hospital as required as well as manage patients in the pulmonology outpatient clinics and provide on call services.
• Educate patients on informed consent, wellness prevention and early detection.
• Take on the role of teaching and supervising residents, Senior House Officers and other clinical staff.
• Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ healthcare to formulate best practice guidelines.
• Participate in case writing and research within the unit.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Have completed an MMed or its equivalent in pulmonology
• Be a holder of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent
• Have at least one year post-training experience and should be registered by KMPDC as a specialist
• Have valid training in Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS)
• Be able to demonstrate competency and dexterity with all equipment in the hospital environment
• Have good communication skills