The
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Fulltime
Faculty - Neurology
Department
of Medicine
Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the position of Full Time Faculty – Neurology in the Department of Medicine.
Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the position of Full Time Faculty – Neurology in the Department of Medicine.
You
are encouraged to inform all who qualify to send their applications.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Reporting
to the Chair of Medicine, the Full Time Faculty, Neurologist will be involved
in development of a highly skilled and competent neurology team, in the
delivery of quality services to patient with neurologic diseases and their
families.
Through
professional leadership, he/she will ensure quality in all aspects of care and
services, and the efficient cost effective utilization of resource.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide
leadership to staff and act as an exemplary role model through leading by
example.
- Treat
patients in the Neurology Clinic, conduct ward rounds, and participate in
internal medicine and neuro-sciences call rotas.
- Participate
in resident’s modular learning as an educator, in department teaching,
research activities and administrative duties as assigned by the Chair
- Take
a lead in the development and implementation of clinical pathways,
protocols and policies and guide in the management of neurology services.
- Ensure
quality indicators are in place to measure efficiency and effectiveness of
care delivery and outcomes.
- Through
professional leadership, develop and promote the most clinically effective
practices employing effective change management strategies to enhance
quality of patient care. Participate in establishing standard of
care with unit staff and in monitoring delivery of care according to
standards.
- Communicate
effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and members of
the public, providing relevant clinical information.
- Develop
and maintain evidence based standards of neurology practice.
- Promote
clinical research within the Neurology Department.
Requirements:
Applicants
must have a recognized a Master of Medicine or equivalent with recognition as
an internist.
S/he
should have an internationally recognized in neurology with eligibility for
license to practice in Kenya.
S/he
should have a minimum of 5 years clinical experience at a reputable institution
with demonstrated interest in academics and research activities.
Publications
in peer review journals and previous university appointments will be an
advantage.
The
ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
and demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
To Apply:
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 email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu.
Applications
by email are preferred.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Only short listed candidates will be contacted