Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not for profit,
university and teaching hospital system that comprises 13 campuses, seven
hospitals and 217 outreach medical centres across eight countries.
The Aga Khan University, East Africa wishes to recruit for Full
Time Faculty positions in the Departments of Medicine and Surgery in the
following roles.
Full Time Faculty - Gastro-enterologist
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the Full Time Faculty,
Gastro-enterologist will be involved in development of a highly skilled and
functional team, in the delivery of quality services to patient with
gastro-enterological diseases and their families.
Through professional leadership, s/he will ensure quality in all
aspects of care and services, and the efficient cost effective utilization of
resource.
Applicants must have a recognized a Master of Medicine or
equivalent with recognition as an internist.
S/he should be an internationally recognized training programmer
in Gastroenterology with eligibility for license to practice in Kenya.
S/he should have a minimum of 5 years clinical experience at a
reputable institution with demonstrated interest in academics and research
activities.
Publications in peer review journals and previous university
appointments will be an advantage.
The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary
team.
Full Time Faculty – Interventional Cardiologist
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the Full Time Faculty, Interventional
Cardiologist will be involved in development of a highly skilled and competent
cardiology team, in the delivery of quality services to patient with
cardiovascular diseases and their families.
Through professional leadership, s/he will ensure quality in all
aspects of care and services, and the efficient cost effective utilization of
resource.
Applicants must have a recognized a Master of Medicine - Internal Medicine or equivalent with recognition as an internist.
S/he should have an internationally recognized training in
Cardiology with eligibility for license to practice in Kenya and have
internationally recognized training in interventional cardiology.
S/he should have a minimum of 5 years clinical experience at a
reputable institution with demonstrated interest in academics and research
activities.
Publications in peer review journals and previous university
appointments will be an advantage.
The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary
team.
Full Time Faculty - Neurology
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the Full Time Faculty,
Neurologist will be involved in development of a highly skilled and competent
neurology team, in the delivery of quality services to patient with neurologic
diseases and their families.
Through professional leadership, s/he will ensure quality in all
aspects of care and services, and the efficient cost effective utilization of
resource.
Applicants must have a recognized a Master of Medicine or
equivalent with recognition as an internist.
S/he should have an internationally recognized in neurology with
eligibility for license to practice in Kenya.
S/he should have a minimum of 5 years clinical experience at a
reputable institution with demonstrated interest in academics and research
activities.
Publications in peer review journals and previous university
appointments will be an advantage.
The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary
team.
Full Time Faculty – Infectious Diseases
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the Full Time Faculty,
Infectious Diseases (ID) will be involved in the development of a highly
skilled and competent Infectious Diseases Team and in the delivery of quality
services to patients with infections.
S/he will provide professional leadership to ensure quality in
all aspects of care and services and the efficient cost effective utilization
of resources.
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
(MB ChB) and a Postgraduate Degree in Internal Medicine or equivalent with
recognition as internist.
S/he must be registered/ eligible for registration with Kenya
Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists board and have internationally recognized
training in infectious Diseases.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience
with evidence of significant academic and research activities.
S/he should have good leadership, effective communication and
team building skills.
Full Time Faculty - General Surgery
Reporting to the Chair of Surgery, the Full Time Faculty will
provide clinical services to patients and clinical supervision in the operating
room during peri-operative care of patients.
As part of the Faculty, s/he will give formal teaching and carry
out research in defined areas, as well as areas of professional interest and
knowledge.
S/he will be involved in committee activities in areas of
teaching, research, clinical or administration.
Applicants must have a Masters of Medicine in Surgery and a
fellowship in Colorectal Surgery, and be registered with the Kenya Medical
Practitioners’ and Dentists’ board with board recognition in Surgery.
S/he should have teaching and research experience or activities
to reflect a strong interest.
Applicants with expertise and experience in elective work for
both benign/oncological colorectal cases and emergency cases will be
preferred.
S/he must have a minimum of two (2) years post fellowship in the
subspecialty of colorectal surgery (for colorectal surgeon) and laparoscopic
skills.
S/he should demonstrate a scholarly and reflective approach to
clinical practice and the ability to engage in teaching and training others.
Full Time Faculty - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Reporting to the Chair of Surgery, the Full Time Faculty will
provide clinical services to patients and clinical supervision in the operating
room during peri-operative care of patients.
As part of the Faculty, s/he will give formal teaching and carry
out research in defined areas as well as areas of professional interest and
knowledge.
S/he will be involved in committee activities in areas of
teaching, research, clinical or administration.
Applicants must have a Masters of Medicine in Surgery and a
fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and be registered with the
Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ board with board recognition in
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Applicants must have expertise and experience in elective work
for Trauma/burns, orthopaedic, breast, cosmetic and any other malformations
that require reconstruction.
S/he must have a minimum of two (2) year’s post fellowship in
the sub specialty of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery skills.
The ideal candidate should have teaching and research experience
or activities to reflect a strong interest.
S/he should demonstrate a scholarly and reflective approach to
clinical practice and the ability to engage in teaching and training others.
Full Time Faculty –Paediatric Surgery
Reporting to the Chair, Department of Surgery, the Full Time
Faculty will provide specialist services in Paediatric Surgery.
In addition, s/he will be involved in teaching of residents.
The Applicants must have a Master of Medicine in General Surgery
and a postgraduate degree and specialist recognition in Paediatric
Surgery.
S/he should have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience post
registration as a Paediatric surgeon and be registered with the Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentists board.
Candidates with expertise and experience in congenital surgery
and emergency cases will be preferred.
Instructors – Department of Medicine& Surgery
The Instructor will undertake clinical and educational functions
under the supervision of the Department.
In this role, the Instructor admits, consults and undertakes
diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under University team or where
appropriate private admitting doctors.
The Applicants must have Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent and be registered with the Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentist Board.
They have completed formal Post-Graduate Medical Education
training from a recognized university in their discipline.
Instructors in the Department of Surgery should be interested in
developing subspecialties such as cardio-Thoracic surgery and Colo-rectal
fellow-ship.
To Apply:
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 Kenya
or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu
so as to reach not later than 31st January 2013.
Applications by email are preferred.
