Fulltime Faculty Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Description

Job Summary

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to assist, coordinate and monitor educational programme of a high quality, contribute to scholarship and provide exemplary clinical service in line with the departmental practice plan.

Responsibilities

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 Master of Medicine in Cardiothoracic or its equivalent.
S/he must be registered or eligible for registration with Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Council as a specialist.
Should have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience at a reputable institution.
Should have a minimum academic position of Senior Instructor.
Should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Should have experience in leadership roles in medical education and clinical field.