Chief of Clinical Staff, Obstetrician / Gynaecologist, Internal Medicine Specialist and Surgeon at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The hospital is part of a network of health facilities which includes Hospitals and Outreach health facilities across East Africa.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an ISO 9001:2008 accredited institution. The Hospital’s laboratory has also achieved, ISO 15189:2007 accreditation
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has also expanded its services to Kisii, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kericho, Kitale and Busia Counties and is now expanding its services in Homa Bay and Migori counties.
The Hospital is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Chief of Clinical Staff
The Chief of Clinical Staff will provide oversight of clinical governance, to ensure the safe delivery of high quality medical services at The Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu and its outreach health facilities (collectively known as the Kisumu cluster).
Reporting to the Cluster Chief Executive Officer, the key roles and responsibilities of the Chief of Clinical Staff are as follows:-
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Ensure that patients have appropriate medical staff coverage
- Provide Oversight of medical governance
- Actively lead and support the quality and patient safety agenda
- Represent the hospital at professional forums, regulatory bodies and other healthcare organizations.
- Work closely with key stake holders i.e. Director Finance & Administration, Nursing Director and Human Resource Manager.
- Participate in the organization’s strategic planning
Qualification & Experience
- Postgraduate degree in a medical specialty
- Training and / or experience in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration is preferred
- Ten years specialist medical practice.
- At least five years’ service as clinical lead (e.g. Department or Section Head)
Personnel attributes
- High integrity
- Clinical credibility
- Communication skills
- Interdisciplinary team building skills
- Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts
- Ability to build consensus, take decisions
- Strategic thinking and leadership skills
Obstetrician / Gynaecologist
To provide quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to both outpatients and inpatients. He/she will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the hospital and to contribute to the continuing professional development programmes of the hospital.
Requirements
- M.Med. in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognized institution.
- Must be Registered/Licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At least three years post graduate working experience.
- Knowledge and interest in Laparoscopy will be an added advantage.
- The candidate will be required to demonstrate the drive, desire and ability to enhance the scope of MCH Services to increase access and satisfaction beyond our customer expectation.
- Excellent PR and communication skills.
Internal Medicine Specialist
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidate will be expected to competently manage Internal medicine services in the Hospital in accordance with our quality policy which emphasizes continuous improvement of service to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Requirements
- M.Med in Internal Medicine or equivalent post graduate qualification from a recognized institution.
- Must be Registered/Licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At least three years post graduate working experience.
- Excellent PR and communication skills.
Surgeon
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidate will be expected to competently manage Internal medicine services in the Hospital in accordance with our quality policy which emphasizes continuous improvement of service to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Requirements
- M.Med in Surgery or equivalent post graduate qualification from a recognized institution.
- Must be Registered/Licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At least three years post graduate working experience.
- Knowledge and interest in Laparoscopy will be an added advantage.
- Excellent PR and communication skills.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.
Send application letter with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of testimonials, contact address, telephone numbers and two names of referees with their contact details to the attention of the chief operating officer before 23rd April 2014 on the following email address:- nadim.mawji@akhskenya.org
