Jobs at Aga Khan Health Services

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide quality Neurology services to both outpatients and inpatients.  He/she will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the hospital and to contribute to the continuing professional development programmes of the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform lumbar puncture.
• Interpret, and performs NCS and needle EMG
• Interpret evoked potentials and EEG
• Preliminary interpretation of neuroimaging of common neurological conditions, including vascular studies (Brain and spinal MRI, CTA, MRA, MRV).
• Teaching and mentoring of junior Doctors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from a recognized university
• Fellowship in Neurology
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a lead in neurology services and collaborations in research.

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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The successful candidate will be expected to provide anesthesiology services in the Medical Centre that promotes patient safety, clinical quality, and contribute to the continuing professional development programs of the Hospital.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Planning anesthesia services through thorough review of patients pre, intra and post operatively.
• Giving anesthesia.
• Responding to emergencies that require the input of an anesthesiologist.
• Teaching and mentoring of junior Doctors.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Master’s Degree of Medicine in Anesthesia from a recognized University.
• Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Specialist Recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Council.
• Minimum 2 years work experience as an anesthesiologist.
• Good public relations and communication skills.

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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The successful candidate will be expected to provide quality surgical services to hospital clients, participate actively in quality improvement activities including continuing medical education.
He / she will be expected to be an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team and contribute to the continuing professional development programs in the Hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examining patients and making diagnoses to determine the need for surgery.
• Reviewing patients' medical history and planning the best procedure for treatment.
• Evaluating patients for surgery
• Evaluating and advising patients on the risk involved with having surgery.
• Performing surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities, and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols.
• Following established surgical techniques during surgery.
• Prescribing preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures.
• Ensuring sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments.
• Directing and coordinating activities of hospital staff for proper patient care.
• Overseeing all treatments prior to and post-surgery and identifying associated risks.
• Maintaining the highest regard for patient dignity and observing the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
• Planning and executing disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs.
• Coordinating follow-up meetings with patients and monitoring their health condition after surgery or treatment.

REQUIREMENTS

• MMed or equivalent in Surgery from a university recognized by CUE
• Registered, licensed and retained by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• At least two years working experience as a graduate.
• Knowledge and interest in Endoscopy will be an added advantage