Full Time Faculty (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Job in Kenya

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
 

Fulltime Faculty - Department of Surgery

Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the position of Full Time Faculty – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery. 

You are encouraged to inform all who qualify to send their applications.

Position Summary:
 

Reporting to the Chair of Surgery, the Full Time Faculty will provide clinical services to patients and clinical supervision in the operating room during peri-operative care of patients.  

As part of the Faculty, s/he will give formal teaching and carry out research in defined areas as well as areas of professional interest and knowledge. 

S/he will be involved in committee activities in areas of teaching, research, clinical or administration

Key responsibilities:
 

Clinical:

• Develop and implement work plans for service growth in both quality and quantity in general surgery in the area of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  
• Attend and supervise house staff during outpatient clinics;
• Participate in call duties, ward rounds and operating room;
• Oversee attendance and supervision of house staff as per the clinical governance guidelines of the Department of Surgery;
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision of junior staff.

Academic:

• Teach, assess, and mentor medical school students, interns, and residents;
• Develop and review syllabus for assigned teaching modules;
• Clinical teaching of all staff cadres in applicable inpatient and outpatient services;
• Provides leadership for assigned PGME program roles;
• CME and CBL teachings and attendance;
• Research involvement in areas of University priority and areas consistent with professional interest and knowledge;
• Participation in DRTC, examination and other faculty or departmental meetings as may be determined.

Requirements:
 

Applicants must have a Masters of Medicine in Surgery and a fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ board with board recognition in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  

Applicants must have expertise and experience in elective work for Trauma/burns, orthopaedic, breast, cosmetic and any other malformations that require reconstruction.  

S/he must have a minimum of two (2) year’s post fellowship in the subspecialty of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery skills. 

The ideal candidate should have teaching and research experience or activities to reflect a strong interest.  

S/he should demonstrate a scholarly and reflective approach to clinical practice and the ability to engage in teaching and training others.

To Apply:
 

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, 

the Manager, Recruitment, 

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.  

P. O Box 30270 - 00100, 

Nairobi

or by mail to hr.recruitment@aku.edu.  

Applications by email are preferred quoting the position as the subject.  

For further details, please visit www.aku.edu.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.