Medical Officer - Paediatrics and Child Health

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Service:

• Participate in ward and casualty work, including clerkship, patient education, and writing of discharge summaries.
• Maintain active discussion of patients with instructors and consultants.
• Participate in general and specialist clinics.
• Engage in quality improvement activities such as medical audits, process indicators, and the development/application of management guidelines.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality review preparations.
• Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants or departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.
• Participate in establishing planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH, Nairobi.
• Collaborate with nursing and ward staff to ensure that the most appropriate care and treatment are provided to patients.

Emergency Case Management:

• Assist in the examination and observation of emergency cases by performing duties such as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
• Attend to critical patients in a timely manner.
• When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency surgical and medical procedures.

Counseling & Patient Education:

• Educate patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection.
• Provide materials, resources, and referrals to patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Educate patients on informed consent, choice of attending physician, and the right to seek a second opinion.

Administration & Professional Development:

• Participate in departmental committees and internal business meetings.
• Attend and present at Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions.
• Develop and implement personal learning objectives.
• Participate in the teaching of interns, elective students, and nurses.
• Act as a role model for junior colleagues.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with colleagues and clients.
• Maintain readiness to take on extra duties and participate in team efforts as departmental needs arise.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.ChB).
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council.
• A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course Certificate.
• Successful completion of internship plus at least one year of post-internship experience.
• Good communication skills and a strong team player.
• Ability and desire to continuously develop professionally.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity, cultural sensitivity, and appropriate application of ethical principles.
• Ability to seek and accept advice while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Clinician traits: patience, compassion, responsibility, honesty, respect for others, self-awareness, logical thinking, and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong counseling and patient education skills.
• Ability to manage work-related stress.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while remaining punctual and accountable.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Aga Khan University Hospital career portal on Taleo. Please use the following application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1215129, which will redirect you to the official recruitment portal at aku.taleo.net.