New Job Vacancy at Aga Khan Health Service Tanzania (AKHST) – Consultant Paediatrician
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| Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania |
2021
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Overview
The
Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST) an institution of The Aga
Khan Development Network, has completed a major expansion of the Aga
Khan Hospital. Dar es Salaam. This expansion aims at enhancing the
Hospital’s facilities, technology and capacity which will allow it to
become the leading provider of high-quality medical care focusing on
tertiary medicine, reversing the flow of medical tourism and enhancing
its capacity to deliver high quality health sciences education.
Hospital’s recent expansion focuses on expanding key clinical services
including the development of comprehensive cardiology, oncology and
neurosciences programmes as well as the expansion of orthopedics and
trauma, diagnostic imaging, pathology, critical care, and women and
child health.
Hospital is ISO 9001 certified and Joint Commission International
Accredited which is a testimony to the provision of the highest level of
quality and patient safety that compares with the best hospitals in the
world. The Hospital is also a teaching site for The Aga Khan
University, which offers postgraduate medical education programs leading
to Master’s of Medicine in Family Medicine. Internal Medicine and
Surgery. The Aga Khan Hospital is also an accredited internship site and
accepts 60 interns annually.
Hospital has also established 23 outreach health facilities that are
located across 11 regions of Tanzania and are connected via an
integrated health systems that supports a strong continuum of care from
primary to tertiary medicine.
We are seeking for enthusiastic and qualified experienced personnel for the following position below:
CONSULTANT PAEDIATRICIAN – (1 POSITION)
POSITION SUMMARY
The
consultant will be responsible for diagnosis and treatment of sick
children as well as routine assessment of children to monitor their
growth and development. He/she will be expected to manage a wide range
of conditions, both acute and chronic from the neonatal period to
adolescence. The consultant will report to the Head of Department of
paediatrics.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct regular assessments of newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development.
- Obtain detailed paediatric history and examine sick children to evaluate their condition
- 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.
- Advise and recommend vaccines according to the governmental and international vaccination schedules.
- Examine
and treat injuries and refer to physicians of other disciplines when
necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopaedics, dental etc.) - Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures.
- Keep updated medical records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes including allergies.
- Prepare
government and organizational reports on birth, death and disease
statistics or the medical status of children when required. - Conduct research to increase knowledge and understanding of childhood illnesses in the local setting.
- Define, implement and monitor standards of performance and participate in quality improvement of paediatrics services
- Engage
in teaching and supervision of junior colleagues including interns and
residents as well as participate in continuing professional development
of self and colleagues. - Any other roles assigned by the supervisor or the institutional leadership
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2021 (1,319 POSTS)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master Degree in Pediatrics from a recognized university.
- Fellowship/Super Specialized training will be an added advantage.
- Must have Registration from Medical Council of Tanzania (MCT).
- Must have valid License to Practice from Medical Council of Tanzania (MCT).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a reputable hospital.
- Experience in hospital quality program and clinical governance is desirable.
- Experience in clinical teaching and research is an added advantage
PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS. PLEASE
SEND YOUR APPLICATION, (COVER LETTER, CV AND ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES) TO: hr@akhst.org WITH THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE POSITION OR HAND DELIVERED TO
HUMAN RESOURCE
DEPARTMENT, P. O. BOX 2289,
OCEAN ROAD, DAR ES SALAAM.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS END OF BUSINESS DAY ON 16TH SEPTEMBER, 2021.
“AKHS
is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is
doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others
to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set
itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as
possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these
aims in the context of their roles. We encourage applicants with
previous experience or an interest in this field to apply”
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