6 Open Job Positions In Aga Khan

Aga Khan Open Job Positions

1. Senior Instructor/ Lecturer & Consultant Spine Surgeon

Introduction

AKU- Department of Surgery is seeking a Senior Instructor/ Lecturer & Consultant Spine Surgeon to develop a highly skilled and competent team in the delivery of quality Spine and Neurosurgery services to patients and their families as well as carry out research in defined areas as well as in areas of professional interest and knowledge.

Responsibilities

The Successful applicant will be committed to advancing best practice in their discipline, meet the quality and patient safety standards of an internationally accredited university hospital. The successful applicant besides providing tertiary care clinical services, will develop their academic career in teaching and research. In education the focus will remain on undergraduate and post graduate medical education. The incumbent will be involved in:

Assisting residents in their rotation and implementing and monitoring educational programmes while ensuring programme outcomes are attained.
Assisting in the setting of examinations and ensuring formative assessments of the residents/interns are duly filled.
Promoting and facilitating residents’ research, participating in scholarly activities including educational and clinical research and facilitating the publication of residents’ research work.
Providing pre-determined clinical service, both in and out-patient.
Establishing clinical services aligned to areas of interest and specialization and attending to emergency cases as and when required.
Preparing a schedule of regular clinical teaching activity.

Requirements

Applicants must have a completion certificate of specialty training in neurourgery with a qualification of MMed in Neurosurgery or equivalent with FCS/FRCS
S/he must be registered or eligible for registration with Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Council as a specialist.
Should have subspecialty training in Spine Surgery with at least 5 years’ of basic neurosurgical training and 1 year of spine surgery training
Must demonstrate competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment and be a good team player

To Apply

Send an application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and names of three referees, to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu

Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by November 9, 2023

2. Fulltime Faculty Human Anatomy

Introduction

Job Summary

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a multi-disciplinary department comprising of Faculty from a wide range of basic science teaching and research expertise including Human Anatomy, Medical Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology. The Department strives to inspire, innovate, and lead in Biomedical Science teaching and learning in an inclusive community where students, academics, researchers, clinicians, alumni and industry together foster learning.

AKU Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Human Anatomy who will make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality teaching in Human Anatomy across MBChB and BSc Nursing undergraduate programmes. The faculty will have an important role in embedding research expertise into the discipline and the Department of Biomedical Sciences and will be required to develop high-quality productivity-driven networks across AKU and with local, national and international partners.

Responsibilities

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Teaching Gross Anatomy and providing academic advice and support to Medical College as well as School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) students.
Contributing to curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment in Human Anatomy and working closely with colleagues to create an effective integrated curriculum.
Contributing to the regular evaluation and development of blocks that include Human Anatomy in terms of content, delivery and assessment.
Developing proposals for research funding and presenting academic papers in conferences/ seminars/ workshops/ symposia
Contributing to scholarship in medical education or other areas of inquiry within the Medical College and the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) in collaboration with colleagues
Representing the Medical College and SONAM at local, regional and national meetings relevant to medical education and the specialist subject of Human Anatomy, with internal and external bodies and develop leadership in this domain.

Requirements

A Medical degree or a good honours degree in Human Anatomy or related discipline
Postgraduate degree in Human Anatomy or other relevant subject
Accomplished teaching of Human Anatomy in an undergraduate medical programme (or similar) using evidence-informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.Teaching postgraduates and undergraduates in programmes other than MBChB, BSc Nursing or equivalent
Experience in educational management that ensures well-organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
Track record of publications in international journals.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

To Apply

Send an application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and names of three referees, to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu

Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by November 8, 2023

3. Fulltime Faculty Medical Biochemistry

Introduction

Job Summary

AKU Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Medical Biochemistry who will make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality teaching in Biochemistry across MBChB. The faculty will have an important role in embedding research expertise into the discipline and the Department of Biomedical Sciences and will be required to develop high-quality productivity-driven networks across AKU and with local, national and international, internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Teaching Medical Biochemistry and providing academic advice and support to Medical College as well and School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) students.
Contributing to curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment in Medical Biochemistry and working closely with colleagues to create an effective integrated curriculum.
Contributing to the regular evaluation and development of blocks that include medical biochemistry in terms of content, delivery and assessment.
Developing proposals for research funding and presenting academic papers in conferences/ seminars/ workshops/ symposia
Contributing to scholarship in medical education or other areas of inquiry within the Medical College and SONAM in collaboration with colleagues
Representing the Medical College and SONAM at local, regional and national meetings relevant to medical education and the specialist subject of Biochemistry, with internal and external bodies and develop leadership in this domain.

Requirements

A good honours degree in Biochemistry or related discipline
Postgraduate degree in Biochemistry
Accomplished teaching of Medical Biochemistry in an undergraduate medical programme (or similar) using evidence-informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.Teaching postgraduates and undergraduates in programmes other than MBChB
Experience in educational management that ensures well-organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
Track record of publications in international journals.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

To Apply

Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by November 8, 2023

4. Fulltime Faculty Medical Physiology

Introduction

Job Summary

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a multi-disciplinary department comprising of Faculty from a wide range of basic science teaching and research expertise including Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medical Physiology and Pharmacology. The Department strives to inspire, innovate, and lead in Biomedical Science teaching and learning in an inclusive community where students, academics, researchers, clinicians, alumni and industry together foster learning.

AKU Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Medical Physiology who will make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality teaching in Medical Physiology across MBChB and BSc Nursing undergraduate programmes. The faculty will have an important role in embedding research expertise into the discipline and the Department of Biomedical Sciences and will be required to develop high-quality productivity-driven networks across AKU and with local, national and international partners.

Responsibilities

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Teaching Medical Physiology and providing academic advice and support to Medical College as well as School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) students.
Contributing to curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment in Medical Physiology and working closely with colleagues to create an effective integrated curriculum.
Contributing to the regular evaluation and development of blocks that include Medical Physiology in terms of content, delivery and assessment.
Developing proposals for research funding and presenting academic papers in conferences/ seminars/ workshops/ symposia
Contributing to scholarship in medical education or other areas of inquiry within the Medical College and the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) in collaboration with colleagues
Representing the Medical College and SONAM at local, regional and national meetings relevant to medical education and the specialist subject of Medical Physiology, with internal and external bodies and develop leadership in this domain.

Requirements

A Medical degree or a good honours degree in Medical Physiology or related discipline
Postgraduate degree in Medical Physiology or other relevant subject
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.Teaching postgraduates and undergraduates in programmes other than MBChB, BSc Nursing or equivalent
Experience in educational management that ensures well-organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
Track record of publications in international journals.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

To Apply

Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by November 8, 2023

5. Senior Instructor Infectious Diseases – Department of Medicine

Introduction

AKU- Department of Medicine is seeking a Senior Instructor in Infectious Diseases to undertake clinical, educational and research functions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Department Chair or other delegated individual, the incumbent will admit, consult and undertake diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under the Infectious Diseases section. S/he will be allowed to order tests and radiology and consult with sub-specialists when necessary to ensure quality, professional and ethical patient care. Specifically, the Senior Instructor will:

Manage inpatients and outpatients in the Infectious Diseases section and provide on call services as required.
Educate patients on wellness, prevention, early detection and informed consent.
Teach and supervise residents, Senior House Officers and other clinical staff.
Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patient healthcare to formulate best practice guidelines.
Participate in case writing and research within the unit.

Requirements

Applicants must:

Have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent.
Have an MMed or equivalent in Infectious Diseases.
Have at least one year post-training experience.
Be registered by KMPDC as a specialist.
Have valid BLS and ACLS certification.
Demonstrate competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment and have good communication skills.

To Apply

Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by October 25, 2023

6. Senior Instructor/ Lecturer & Consultant General Surgeon

Introduction

AKU- Department of Surgery is seeking a Senior Instructor/ Lecturer & Consultant General Surgeon to develop a highly skilled and competent team in the delivery of quality General Surgery services to patients and their families, develop and implement work plans for services and growth in both quality and quantity in areas of specialization through professional leadership as well as teach and carry out research in defined areas of professional interest and knowledge.

Responsibilities

The Successful applicant will be committed to advancing best practice in their discipline, meet the quality and patient safety standards of an internationally accredited university hospital, Successful applicants besides providing tertiary care clinical services will develop their academic career in teaching and research. In education the focus will remain on undergraduate and post graduate medical education. The incumbent will be involved in:

Assisting residents in their rotation and implementing and monitoring educational programmes while ensuring programme outcomes are attained
Assisting in the setting of examinations and ensuring formative assessments of the residents/interns are duly filled
Promoting and facilitating residents’ research, participating in scholarly activities including educational and clinical research and facilitating the publication of residents’ research work.
Providing pre-determined clinical service, both in and out-patient.
Establishing clinical services aligned to areas of interest and specialization and attending to emergency cases as and when required
Preparing a schedule of regular clinical teaching activity.

Requirements

Applicants must have a completion certificate of specialty training in General Surgery with a qualification of Masters of Medicine
S/he must be registered or eligible for registration with Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Council as a specialist.
Should have a minimum academic position of Senior Instructor
Should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Should have held leadership roles in medical education and clinical fields
Fellowship will be an added advantage

To Apply

Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by October 23, 2023

1. Senior Instructor/ Lecturer & Consultant Spine Surgeon

Introduction

Responsibilities

Requirements

To Apply

2. Fulltime Faculty Human Anatomy

Introduction

Responsibilities

Requirements

To Apply

3. Fulltime Faculty Medical Biochemistry

Introduction

Responsibilities

Requirements

To Apply

4. Fulltime Faculty Medical Physiology

Introduction

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Requirements

To Apply

5. Senior Instructor Infectious Diseases – Department of Medicine

Introduction

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Requirements

To Apply

6. Senior Instructor/ Lecturer & Consultant General Surgeon

Introduction

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