Vacancies at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Purpose

The Senior House Officer/ Medical Officer quality health care to patients and continuously evaluate and improve the quality of care provided by the institution to meet patient treatment goals.

Key responsibilities

Clinical Care Delivery               

• Conduct patient assessments, diagnosis, and management in outpatient settings; perform minor procedures; manage emergencies and follow-up care.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and complete electronic medical records and ensure compliance with documentation standards.

Quality and Safety Compliance

• Adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC), medication safety, and clinical protocols. Participate in quality improvement activities and audits.

Patient Education and Communication

• Provide health education, counseling, and preventive care to patients and families.

Training and Professional Development

• Participate in CMEs, clinical meetings, and mentorship of interns or students.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with consultants, nurses, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Valid Certificate in Advanced Life Support (ACLS and above)
• 1-2 years post internship experience in same capacity
• Demonstrate competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment
• Good communication skills and a good team player
• Ability and desire to continuously develop professionally.
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and is cultural-sensitive and applies ethical principles appropriately.
• Seeks and accepts advice and adheres to strict deadlines.
• Clinician traits of patience, compassion, responsibility, honesty, respect for others, self-awareness, logical thinking and intellectual curiosity

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Job Purpose/Summary 

Reporting to the Director of Teaching and Learning, the candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing professional development activities for faculty, mainly in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

• Provide input and operationalize the strategic plan for the Network of Quality, Teaching, and Learning.
• Assist in the development and lead the coordination of faculty development programmes, workshops, consultations, sessions and other TL activities, to improve faculty teaching skills, educational strategies, and educational leadership.
• Develop and lead/Co-lead workshops and maintain workshop schedules on teaching and learning, including integration of technology into teaching and learning.
• Provide mentorship in instructional delivery and curriculum enhancement to ensure that best education practices are reflected in teaching and learning at AKU.
• Provide collaborative leadership and guidance to faculty and instructional staff in developing and delivering courses.
• Engage in research-related activities, e.g., literature reviews, data collection, conducting surveys, writing research reports, and other publications.
• Collaborate with the other two arms of QTL_net namely Quality Assurance Improvement (QAI) and Blended and Digital Learning (BDL) teams for the execution of all initiatives taken by QTL_net.
• Write reports and manage data on the faculty development activities conducted throughout the year.
• Be responsible for any delegated budgets related to the post.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required or assigned by the Director.

Relevant Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Instructional and/or Faculty Development, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in a higher education environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant professional and higher education experience.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills, as well as a broad background in teaching methodologies and experiences.
• Strong capacity for independent thinking and creativity when working with diverse groups.
• Proven ability to quickly assess situations, prioritize multiple demands, and resolve issues with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, supported by a broad background in teaching methodologies and practical experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational and administrative abilities, coupled with strong IT proficiency.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to deliver results within set deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain constructive working relationships across diverse teams and departments.