Full Time Faculty,Adolescent Health Specialist, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Description

Job Summary

The Adolescent health specialist will undertake clinical and educational functions under the supervision of the Section Head under whom he/she would be deployed. In this role, the Adolescent health specialist admits, consults and undertakes diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under the university team or private admitting doctors. He/she may prescribe or request certain tests or perform certain procedures without supervision but should consult and involve other relevant specialties for more complex diagnostic or management issues. As the admitting doctor, the Adolescent health specialist ultimately determines what direct management is provided to patients admitted under Him / Her and provides appropriate supervision for all cadres of doctors and nurses involved in care

Responsibilities

Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
Conduct daily ward rounds to monitor patients’ progress and provide call services for the Wards, clinics and Paediatric Casualty.
Initiate discussions with patient and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services.
Initiate the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines.
Assist in the examination and observation of emergency cases in a timely manner.
Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection of risk factors for diseases.
Liaise with consultants and various departments to provide multidisciplinary input into care as and when required.
Participate in departmental research and academic activities, institutional quality improvement and patient safety activities.

Requirements

Applicants should

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch. B) or equivalent
MMed in Paediatrics
Certified and verifiable training in Adolescent Health from a recognized University
Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Emergency Paediatric Life Support (EPLS) / equivalent
Demonstrates competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment.
Good communication skills.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity, compassion and respect for diversity and applies ethical principles appropriately.