Medical Officers, AKUH(ON) - Paediatrics and ChildHealth

Paediatrics and ChildHealth

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Under The Aga Khan University Hospital is an Outreach Division, which is a rapidly growing network of about 50 medical centers spread over East Africa. These medical centers feature three to five consulting rooms with a practice that is home to specialists, qualified medical officers, highly experienced nurses and constant reception cover. The clinics offer an on-site pharmacy and laboratory as well as imaging services. There is high expectation for staff to provide high quality professional services.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Section Head, Paediatrics and Childhealth, Medical Services Division, Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi

Job Purpose

The Senior House Officer, Paediatrics A&E will provide quality primary paediatric care to all patients and continuously evaluate and improve the quality of primary paediatric care to meet patient treatment goals.

Key responsibilities

Clinical Service:

·       Participate in ward/casualty work – clerkship, patient education, writing of discharge summaries, while maintaining discussion of patients with instructors and consultants.

·       Participate in general and specialist clinics.

·       Participate in quality improvement activities – medical audits, process indicators, management guidelines development and application

·       Participate in morbidity/mortality review preparation.

·       Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.

·       Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH, N.

·       Engage nursing and ward staff in ensuring that the most appropriate care and treatment are given to patients.

Attend to emergency cases:

·       Assist in the examination and observation of emergency cases by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.

·       Attend to critical patients in a timely manner.

·       When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency surgical and medical procedures.

Counselling & Patient Education

·       Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection.

·       Provide materials, resources and referrals to patients, family members/care givers.

·       Educate patients on informed consent, choice of attending physician and right to seek second opinion.

Administration & Professional Development

·       Participate in departmental committees and internal business meetings.

·       Attending & present at CMEs

·       Develop and implement personal learning objectives.

·       Participate in teaching of interns, elective students and nurses.

·       Role model junior colleagues

·       Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with colleagues and clients.

·       Readiness to take extra duties.

·       Participate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

·       Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.ChB)

·       Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board

·       A valid Basic Life Support, Pediatric advanced Life Support Course Certificate

·       Successful internship completion plus one year post internship experience

·       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

·       Good Counseling and patient education skills

·       Ability to manage work related stress

·       Microsoft Office Application computer skills 

·       Able to work with minimal supervision while being punctual and accountable.