Medical Officer (Senior House Officer) - Paediatrics and Child Health

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Service

• Participate in ward and casualty work, including clerkship, patient education, and writing discharge summaries.
• Maintain ongoing discussions of patients with instructors and consultants.
• Participate in general and specialist clinics.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities including 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 determine the best treatment plans for specialized cases.
• Assist in establishing planning parameters for referral cases received at AKUH, Nairobi.
• Coordinate with nursing and ward staff to ensure appropriate care and treatment for all patients.

Emergency Care

• Assist in the examination and observation of emergency cases by taking histories, conducting physical exams, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
• Attend to critical patients in a timely manner.
• Perform privileged and potentially life-saving emergency surgical and medical procedures when necessary.

Counselling & Patient Education

• Educate patients and caregivers on wellness, prevention, and early detection.
• Provide relevant materials, resources, and referrals to patients and their families.
• Inform patients regarding informed consent, choice of attending physicians, and their right to seek second opinions.

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.
• Serve as a role model for junior colleagues.
• Maintain professional interpersonal skills with colleagues and clients.
• Readiness to take on extra duties and support team efforts as departmental needs arise.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.ChB).
• Valid registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course Certificate.
• Successful completion of an internship plus one year of post-internship experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while remaining punctual and accountable.
• Strong interpersonal, counseling, and patient education skills.
• Patience, compassion, responsibility, honesty, and intellectual curiosity.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Aga Khan University Hospital recruitment portal at aku.taleo.net.