Careers at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

Assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of clients with communication and eating/swallowing problems of all ages.

•  Organizing individual and group therapy
• Provide individual and group therapy
• Setting of SMART goals with patient and carer.
• Incorporate multidisciplinary team to ensure that clients’ goals are met in all areas and that the MDT functions well to do this in an appropriate time frame.
• Ensure patients are aware of their goals and methods recommended to reach them.
• Facilitate a seamless transition from inpatient to outpatient to community care.
• Responsibility for own Continuing Professional Development

Supervision and input to (when necessary) of videofluoroscopy/ modified barium swallow service that is accessible and easy for Doctors and SLTs to book for their clients. 

• Liaise with Radiology department to book clients on a regular basis for VF clinic, run the assessment sessions, write timely reports together with the Radiologist for each client.
• Further development of Dysphagia specialism within AKUH including training for other professionals.
• Provide cover for other SLT during leave.
• Develop own skills with regard to running VF service and interpreting videos. 

Support and supervised SLT staff (SLTs, students, SLT assistant, new graduate SLT).

• Foster cooperation with other Speech Language Therapist staff to achieve seamless service for all clients. This includes agreeing cover for annual leave and referring clients between therapists so that they receive optimum level and quality of treatment
• Facilitate supervision of other SLT staff
• Arrange supervision for students as and when necessary.

Responsibility for clinical care program for stroke.

• Ensure the stroke pathway, policies and procedures are observed.
• Collecting and maintaining data as required.

Others

Any other duty may be assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy, Speech Pathology, or equivalent.
• Valid professional registration/licensure where applicable.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting.
• Training and experience in dysphagia assessment and management.
• Experience in acute care, ICU, stroke rehabilitation, pediatrics, or neurorehabilitation
• Certification in specialized areas of speech therapy.
• Ability and knowledge of sign language will be an added advantage
• Preferably 1 year’s work experience in a hospital setting working as a SLT/ SLP,
• Basic life support certification
• Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal and culturally appropriate communication skills.
• Able to work with clients in a culturally sensitive way.
• Language skills in more than one language (Kiswahili, Somali, Gujarati, other Kenyan languages).
• Use of reflective practice.
• Interest in efficacy of therapy and cost effectiveness for clients.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate patients as appropriate.
• Creativeness in working and ability to innovate.
• Stamina and tenacious spirit!

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Job Summary

The Department of Family Medicine is seeking a (Full-time Faculty) and Programme Director – Adult Emergency Medicine to ensure the highest standards of emergent patient centered care, ensure seamless, quality and efficient accident and emergency medicine care. Training emergency medicine diplomates and contribute to scholarly output in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance on safe and quality patient care in the Accident and Emergency Department.
• Participate in Recruitment, Orientation, Probation Reviews and Disciplinary process of Senior House Officers.
• Responsible for Performance Management and Educational Development of SHOs.
• Provision of clinical care to patients involving first contact care, urgent and emergency care.
• Ensure all doctors are licensed and facilitate privileging of doctors.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participate in discussions with relevant members of the clinical care team to enable better integration of patient care activities.
• Initiate discussions with other consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical key performance indicators, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient outcomes.
• Participate in scholarly activities including emergency medicine research.
• Participate in the coordination of educational programs within Accident and Emergency involving residents and emergency medicine diplomates.

 Requirements

• Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine or its equivalent
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Minimum academic position of Senior Instructor with at least two-year post training experience and registered by KMPDC as a Specialist
• Demonstrate Healthcare Leadership experience in Emergency Medicine Departments
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to independently prioritize work, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect for diversity and applies ethical principles appropriately

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Introduction to Aspire Future Leaders Programme

• Aspire Future Leaders Programme is a fast-track twelve-month job rotation, which serves as a catalyst for career development. The programme serves as a strategic talent pipeline, aimed at nurturing future leaders by immersing participants in meaningful, real-world work and cross-functional learning experiences
• The components of the programme have been weaved together such that our trainees emerge with valuable insights, the 'know-how' to deliver, and confidence to make meaningful decisions pertaining to their future careers.
• The programme includes global exposure, mentorship, leadership networking opportunities and customized learning and development opportunities.  
• We invite applicants from Kenya and Uganda to join this exciting program, offering a clear career pathway for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• The rotation programme will help to gain functional expertise. They will be working on assigned projects in their departments of rotation. These may include:
• Review HR processes, systems, and global best practices to identify opportunities for enhancing human capital management and organizational effectiveness.
• Support executive search and talent acquisition initiatives through market research, talent mapping, and industry analysis.
• Participate in Learning and Development programs, including training coordination, internship support, and volunteer engagement initiatives.
• Assist the Office of Wellbeing, Employee Engagement, and Belonging in developing and implementing employee-focused programs and annual engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to special projects focused on process automation, system enhancements, operational efficiency, and the implementation of new HR initiatives.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting activities to generate workforce insights and improve decision-making through HR analytics.
• Develop analytical skills and apply data-driven approaches to identify trends, measure outcomes, and support strategic human resource planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives that enhance employee experience, organizational culture, and business performance.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferably ongoing in Human Resource or related field.
• -Maximum one(1) year of relevant  experience.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance.
• Applicants must be residing or have permission to work in the country of application

We're looking for graduates and young professionals known for their excellence—both academically and professionally. These individuals are committed, curious, and quick to adapt in a fast-changing world. They’re confident communicators, bold thinkers, and lifelong learners who invest their most valuable resource (time) into broadening their knowledge, skills, and experiences across both social and professional spheres.

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Job Summary.

The purpose of this role is to support data collection, i.e. conduct household interviews, collecting and processing venous blood samples for the LOSHAK study in the following counties Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Kitui, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru & Wajir.. 

Terms of Reference

• To attend and complete the training and pass the certification as required.
• To collect venous blood samples and other health measures as per the outlined study SOPs.
• Ensure sample quality during temporary storage at local labs and transportation by following the SOPs regulating collection and storage.
• To follow the study protocols as per the training.
• To follow all ethical standards of venous blood drawing as outlined during the training.
• To keep safe and secure all equipment and consumables assigned to you used for data collection and return the same to AKU at the end of the data collection period.
• Revisit respondents for validation/back check as needed.
• To participate in regular, debrief meetings as will be instructed by the supervisors.
• Not engage in any other activity that may cause a conflict of interest or compromise the study in any way while executing this assignment.
• Document daily summary report which you will submit to the supervisor.
• De-escalate and manage all situations within your control and escalate to Field supervisor those requiring his/her input and direction.
• Ensure confidentiality of all project information and participants data in alignment with data protection Act, 2019.

 Requirements

• Minimum diploma in laboratory science, nursing or clinical medicine.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili and local dialect.
• Previous experience in surveys and field work.
• Proficiency in ICT and computer/tablet usage and associated applications.
• Previous work in national surveys led by KNBS
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Culturally adaptable and sensitive.

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Job Summary.

The purpose of this role is to support data collection, i.e.  conducting household interviews and deploying actigraphy for the LOSHAK study in the following counties Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Kitui, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru & Wajir.. 

Terms of Reference

Specific Tasks

• Participate fully in enumerator training, household mapping and listing, pilot testing, and all preparatory activities, and successfully complete the certification process.
• Identify, locate, and visit assigned households and respondents according to the approved sampling procedures.
• Build rapport with sampled households and participants.
• Introduce the study, explain its objectives, and obtain informed consent from respondents before commencing interviews.
• Administer study questionnaires and other approved data collection tools using the designated Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) application.
• Conduct interviews in a professional, respectful, and culturally appropriate manner while maintaining confidentiality.
• Collect complete, accurate, and timely data in accordance with the study protocol and field procedures while ensuring data integrity is maintained.
• Prepare and submit daily field progress reports and other required documentation.
• Attend daily briefing and debriefing meetings and implement corrective actions as advised.
• Report any operational, technical, ethical, security, or data quality issues encountered during fieldwork and ensure documentation.
• Maintain a log and safeguard all project equipment, materials, and documents issued for fieldwork and frequently updating the Field Supervisor of their status.
• Comply with all study protocols, organizational policies, and fieldwork procedures.
• Perform any other field-related duties assigned by the field supervisor that are relevant to the successful implementation of the study.
•  Administer the multi-module LOSHAK Core and HCAP Surveys (covering demographics, healthcare utilization, household economics, and family caregiving dynamics).
• Conduct complex cognitive and neuropsychological assessment batteries (e.g., the 21-item Swahili Mental State Examination, 10-word recall, and animal naming modules) with all participants, maintaining high patience and testing fidelity.
• Identify instances requiring proxy informants when selected respondents experience significant cognitive or physical impairments, following standardized study rules.
• Perform precise clinical, physical, and anthropometric measurements including blood pressure readings, hand-grip strength tests (using dynamometers), height, weight, waist, and hip circumferences.
• Coordinate the deployment and retrieval of wearable physical activity trackers given to select participants as well as reporting any malfunctioning of devices for timely resolution
• Verify that all CAPI data entries are accurate, comprehensive, logical, and structurally consistent before field submission.
• Synchronize data daily with the central institutional secure server to allow real-time data monitoring and quality sweeps by the data management team.
• Maintain accurate tracking logs of all field visits, callbacks (in cases where participants were absent), and refusals and communicate this to supervisors.    
• Resolve and/or provide clarity on all data quality issues that have been flagged for review by the DQA teams.

Requirements

• Possess at least a Diploma in Statistics, Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, Demography, Epidemiology, Computer Science or a related field.
• Have previous experience conducting household, community-based, or population-based surveys.
• Previous experience in national surveys led by KNBS
• Have experience using tablets, smartphones, or electronic data collection systems (CAPI) or any web-based data capture platform (CAWI).    
• Be familiar with handling basic clinical instruments (digital Blood Pressure machines, anthropometry devices, dynamometers).
• Be able to work independently under minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Have fluency in English, Kiswahili, and the local language(s) spoken within the assigned study area.

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Job Summary.

The purpose of this role is to support data collection, i.e. conduct household interviews, deploy and retrieve UPAS V2+ as well as ensure correct calibration, functionality and recording of air pollution measurements for the LOSHAK study in the following counties Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Kitui, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru & Wajir.. 

Terms of Reference

• Attend all mandatory training sessions and successfully complete the required certification prior to field deployment.
• Calibrate, mount, unmount, clean, and maintain UPAS V2+, PurpleAir, and LASCAR monitoring devices according to study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and supervisor instructions.
• Implement field activities strictly in accordance with approved study protocols, operational manuals, and training guidelines.
• Conduct pre-deployment functionality checks on monitoring equipment and promptly report any malfunctions or technical issues that could compromise data quality.
• Adhere to all ethical principles governing air pollution monitoring, participant interaction, and research conduct.
• Ensure the safe custody, proper handling, security, and accountability of all project equipment assigned for fieldwork, returning all equipment to Aga Khan University (AKU) upon completion of the assignment.
• Conduct respondent revisits for validation, quality assurance, and back-check activities as directed by supervisors.
• Participate actively in regular field debrief meetings and implement feedback to improve field performance.
• Avoid any activity that may present a conflict of interest or compromise the integrity, independence, or credibility of the study.
• Prepare and submit accurate daily field activity summaries and progress reports to the Field Supervisor.
• Manage routine field challenges professionally, de-escalating situations where possible and promptly escalating issues requiring supervisory intervention.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of participant information and project data in compliance with the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019, study protocols, and institutional policies.
• Support quality assurance and data integrity activities to ensure complete, accurate, and reliable field data collection.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor that contribute to the successful implementation of the LOSHAK project.

 Requirements

• Minimum of a diploma in environmental health or related sciences.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili and local dialects.
• Previous experience in surveys and field work involving air pollution monitoring
• Proficiency in ICT and computer/tablet usage and associated applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Culturally adaptable and sensitive.Have fluency in English, Kiswahili, and the local language(s) spoken within the assigned study area.