Job Description:

About the Job

The Aga Khan University department of Pediatrics in Nairobi is seeking a Paediatric Instructor to undertake clinical and educational functions under the supervision of a Section Head. The role involves admitting, consulting, diagnosing, and treating patients, with the discretion to perform certain procedures without direct supervision based on competence level.

Responsibilities

• Review and examine patients, including taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic studies.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and monitor patients’ progress.
• Initiate discussions with patients and caregivers for better diagnostic and therapeutic care.
• Attend to critical patients in a timely manner.
• Carry out privileged and potentially lifesaving emergency medical procedures when necessary.
• Educate patients on wellness prevention and early detection of risk factors.
• Provide materials, resources, and referrals to patients, family members/caregivers.
• Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments for specialized cases.
• Teach and supervise residents, SHOs, and other clinical staff.
• Engage nursing and ward staff to ensure functional equipment availability.
• Work closely with the clinical care team to reduce errors, waste, improve skillfulness, and resource utilization.
• Teach, assess, and mentor medical school students, interns, and residents.
• Participate in developing and reviewing the syllabus for assigned teaching modules.
• Participate in Departmental Residency Training Committee (DRTC), examinations, and other faculty or departmental meetings.
• Collaborate with consultants and colleagues for integrating clinical research, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement, and patient wellness activities.
• Participate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise.
• Carry out any other duty as required by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent.
• MMed in Paediatrics.
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Emergency Paediatric Life Support (EPALS).
• Completion of 3-4 years formal Post-Graduate Medical Education in a recognized university.
• Demonstrates competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Responsible team player.