Vacancies at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Responsibilities

• To share responsibility for the operational planning and management of anatomy teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organised.
• To work with the anatomy lead to address problems, referring on as required.
• To contribute to curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment in anatomy within the guidance set.
• To contribute to the regular evaluation and development of blocks that include anatomy, in terms of content, delivery and assessment and use the information to continuously improve the quality of the achieved learning and student experience and help distribute findings to students and staff.
• To contribute questions for formative and summative assessments, mark and provide constructive feedback with support from mentor as required.
• To invigilate in practical examinations, including relevant stations in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
• To provide academic support and advise to Medical College and undertake academic administration relevant to the needs of the post.
• To contribute to scholarship or research in medical education or other areas of enquiry within the Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) in collaboration with colleagues and disseminate outputs.
• To develop proposals for research funding and writing Journal articles & books.
• To represent the Medical College and SONAM at local, regional, and national meetings relevant to medical education and the specialist subject of Anatomical Sciences with internal and external bodies and develop leadership in this domain.
• Attend relevant meetings concerned with undergraduate medical education management and perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor or the university management.

Requirements

• Medical degree or a good honours degree in anatomy or related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree in anatomy or other relevant subject.
• A post graduate certificate in Higher/Medical Education or equivalent.
• Accomplished teaching of anatomy in an undergraduate medical programme or similar using evidence informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
• Experience in teaching postgraduate and undergraduate programmes other than MBChB, BSc. Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience in educational management that ensures well organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.
• Scholarship/research in medical education or other discipline relevant to health sciences.
• Track record of publications in international journals.
• Ability to build networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding through effective liaison with industry and government.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
• Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Applications should be submitted latest by August 11, 2023

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Responsibilities

• To teach physics for Health Sciences through lectures, small group work and online materials.
• To share responsibility for the operational planning and management of physics for Health Science teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organised.
• To contribute to curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning, assessment of physics within the set guidance and working with the physics lead to address problems referring on as required.
• To contribute to the regular evaluation and development of blocks that include physics, in terms of content, delivery and assessment.
• To contribute questions for formative and summative assessments, marks and provide constructive feedback with support from a mentor as required.
• To invigilate practical examinations including relevant stations in Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs).
• To provide academic support to the medical college and undertake administration relevant to the needs of the post.
• To contribute to scholarship or research in medical education or other areas of enquiry within the Medical College in collaboration with colleagues and disseminate outputs.
• To advise and supervise post graduate students.
• To develop proposals for research funding and writing Journal articles & books.
• To represent the Medical College at local, regional and national meetings relevant to medical education and the specialist subject of physics with internal and external bodies and develop leadership in this domain.
• Be a member and participate in the work of Medical College committees by the Deans and Associate Deans.
• Preform any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor or the University Management.

Requirements

• A degree in Physics.
• A postgraduate degree in Physics
• A post graduate certificate in Higher/Medical Education or equivalent.
• Accomplished teaching of physics to students in Health Science programs using evidence informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
• Experience in educational management that ensures well organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.
• Assessment in medical programs
• Scholarship/research in medical education or other discipline relevant to health sciences.
• Track record of publications in international journals.
• Ability to build networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding through effective liaison with industry and government.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
• Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Applications should be submitted latest by August 11, 2023

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Responsibilities

• To teach physics for Health Sciences through lectures, small group work and online materials.
• To share responsibility for the operational planning and management of Medical Physiology teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organised.
• To contribute to curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning, assessment of Medical Physiology within the set guidance and working with the physiology lead to address problems referring on as required.
• To contribute to the regular evaluation and development of blocks that include Medical Physiology, in terms of content, delivery and assessment.
• To contribute questions for formative and summative assessments, marks and provide constructive feedback with support from a mentor as required.
• To invigilate practical examinations including relevant stations in Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs).
• To provide academic support to the medical college, School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) students and undertake administration relevant to the needs of the post.
• To contribute to scholarship or research in medical education or other areas of enquiry within the Medical College and SONAM in collaboration with colleagues and disseminate outputs.
• To advise and supervise post graduate students.
• To develop proposals for research funding and writing Journal articles & books.
• To represent the Medical College and SONAM at local, regional and national meetings relevant to medical education and the specialist subject of Anatomical Sciences with internal and external bodies and develop leadership in this domain.
• Be a member and participate in the work of Medical College and SONAM committees and sub committees as directed by the Deans and Associate Deans.
• Preform any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor or the University Management.

Requirements

• A Medical degree or a good honours degree in Medical Physiology or related discipline
• A postgraduate degree in Medical Physiology or other relevant subject.
• A post graduate certificate in Higher/Medical Education or equivalent.
• Accomplished teaching of Medical Physiology in an undergraduate medical programme  (or similar) using evidence informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
• Experience teaching postgraduate and undergraduate in programmes other than MBChB, BSc. Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience in educational management that ensures well organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.
• Assessment in medical programs.
• Scholarship/research in medical education or other discipline relevant to health sciences.
• Track record of publications in international journals.
• Ability to build networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding through effective liaison with industry and government.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
• Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Applications should be submitted latest by August 11, 2023

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Responsibilities

• Deliver and continuously update the curriculum for the counselling and communication course.
• Design and deliver engaging and interactive instructional sessions.
• Develop assessments and evaluation methods to measure student understanding and application of counselling communication skills.
• Monitor student progress, identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback to students to facilitate their learning and growth.
• Collaborate with faculty staff and other stakeholders to integrate counselling and communication skills across the medical curriculum.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
• Continuously evaluate and refine course materials and instructional methods of the course and seek feedback from students and colleagues to identify areas of improvement.

Requirements

• Medical degree or a good honours degree in counselling and communication or related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree in counselling and communication, or other relevant subject.
• A post graduate certificate in Higher/Medical Education or equivalent.
• Prior experience in teaching or training individuals in a professional or educational setting.
• Experience in providing counselling or mental health support to individuals preferably in an educational or healthcare context.
• Experience in developing and enhancing communication skills in individuals particularly in a health care or academic context; this may involve coaching and training individuals in effective communication techniques, active listening, empathy and delivering difficult feedback.
• Familiarity with curriculum delivery process and experience in designing or updating educational curricula.
• Experience in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams or professionals such as faculty members, healthcare practitioners or educators.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to resolve problems, organised and confidentiality.

Applications should be submitted latest by August 11, 2023

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Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work as part of a team to manage the multi-speciality teaching laboratory facilities at the Aga Khan University Centre-Nairobi. This role will support AKU's extensive and world-leading Medical Programme in Kenya.
• Run trials of experiments before demonstrating techniques for experiments to students.
• Support faculty in classes and during laboratory sessions.
• Giving technical advice to staff and students.
• Assist academic staff in designing and running laboratory classes.
• Work with individual students and support them on their research projects.
• Manage the stock control of chemicals and equipment.
• Work as part of a team to manage both the multispecialty laboratories.
• Provide a regular report on facility usage and happenings.
• Develop and update experiment manuals for all the practicals done in the multi-speciality laboratories.
• Responsible for regular maintenance of laboratory equipment, safety within the lab, reagent inventory management and any other duties assigned by the Lab Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a Higher national diploma in the same field with over 8-year experience at a teaching laboratory.
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a Technologist in a teaching laboratory/research laboratory.
• Must be registered by the KMLTTB.
• ICT Competent.
• Skills related to clinical research that will be an added advantage.
• Able to communicate with medical students and faculty members.
• Able to work with students and faculty from various backgrounds and training.
• Excellent customer service skills and empathy for students of all ages.
• Good people skills.
• Culturally sensitive.
• Able to keep up with Continuous Professional  Development.
• Available to work on weekends as the need arises within the department.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Applications should be submitted latest by July 31, 2023

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Position Summary

• Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will be overall in charge of the quality of care of the biomedical department in the hospital with authority to approve, correct and perform preventive action if the quality not satisfactory. Manage repairs, services, safety testing, installation, commissioning and planned preventative maintenance of biomedical equipment in accordance with current Hospital standards. Be part of the purchase committee for the purchase of new medical equipment in the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the annual Planning of Preventive Maintenance and Calibration for all equipment.
• Ensuring the contracts of all critical equipment are always valid.
• To ensure the all the medical equipment are in working condition and available for patient use.
• Identify, develop and implement training roadmap for departmental staff.
• Develop and implement performance targets, safety standards, and performance assurance to ensure all regulatory compliance (both national and international standards.
• Ensure effective and efficient implementation and adherence of the equipment management plan which will contain all components of equipment selection starting from pre-purchase technical evaluation to its end of life.
• Develop annual operating and departmental capital budget, take initiatives to improve quality standards of the equipment.
• Any other duties that might be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• BE/BS in Biomedical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR master’s degree in biomedical engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• In-depth technical knowledge in advanced biomedical engineering and medical information technology.
• Strong knowledge and experience in quality management systems and awareness of international quality standards (ISO, JCIA, CAP,etc.)
• Knowledge in project management and medical technology system integration skills 
• Analytical ability to determine equipment failure and malfunction and to manage its repair to ensure proper functioning.
• Ability to perform financial analysis and calculate effective budgets, revenue themes, and costs.
• Strong written and verbal communication. Ability to write reports and make presentations on operational and technical issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude. Ability to work and collaborate effectively with Consultants/Doctors, vendors, and senior administration.
• Experience in working in a JCI Accredited Hospital will be an added advantage.

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Applications by email are preferred.
Please indicate the title of the position on your application.​

Applications should be submitted latest by August 6, 2023