Aga Khan Health Service Recruitment 2021

• Internal Medicine Specialist

• Develop/adapt short and medium-term strategic plans for the department.
• Participate in budget planning and implementation.
• Lead implementation of the departmental plan including its clinical service components.
• Conduct Outpatient and Inpatient services.
• Lead implementation of the clinical service objectives of the department.
• Provide leadership to review and develop appropriate policies and procedures to enable best practices in inpatient care.
• Provide leadership in quality of care and patient safety measures.
• Provide oversight on clinical governance.
• Actively participate in the Quality Improvement program.
• Provide close supervision of the clinical performance of the interns and residents when required
• Serve in divisional, departmental and organizational committees as required.
• Work in collaboration with the internal medicine department at Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam to ensure the highest standards of patient care
• Participate in training and research activities coordinated by the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam and the Aga Khan University, Tanzania.
• To comply with all the professional and ethical standards and express adherence to the Medical Staff Bylaws or the organization.
• Show the expected respect, at all times, to all patients, their families, colleagues, subordinates and all other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide leadership and support to the institutional programs of infection control and antibiotic stewardship program.
• Perform other relevant duties and charges as directed by your supervisor.

Qualifications;

• Master’s Degree in Internal Medicine from the recognized University.
• Fellowship/Super Specialized training will be an added advantage.
• Must have Registration from the Medical Council of Tanzania (MCT).
• Must have a valid license to practice from the Medical Council of Tanzania (MCT).
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in a Hospital level after certification.
• Experience in hospital quality programs and clinical governance is desirable.

• Specialist Paediatrician

• Conduct regular well-baby assessments on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal growth and development.
• Attend high-risk cesarean deliveries and conduct resuscitation as required.
• Assess sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history.
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
• Ensure vaccines are administered according to the government vaccination plan and international guidelines.
• Examine and treat injuries and refer to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists, etc.)
• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures.
• Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
• Define, implement and monitor standards of performance and quality improvement of pediatric services.
• Work in collaboration with the pediatric department at Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam to ensure the highest standards of pediatric care
• Participate in training and research activities coordinated by the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam and the Aga Khan University, Tanzania.
• Any other roles assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications;

• Master’s Degree in Pediatrics from a recognized University.
• Fellowship/Super Specialized training will be an added advantage.
• Must have Registration from Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT).
• Must have a valid Retention Certificate from the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT).
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in a reputable Hospital.
• Experience in hospital quality programs and clinical governance is desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of children’s epidemiology and infectious diseases.

How to Apply

The Aga Khan Health Service at [email protected] with the subject line of the position or hand-delivered to Aga Khan Medical Center

Mwanza and Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 2289, Ocean Road, Dar es Salaam.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.