Communications Jobs in Uganda

The position


Reporting to the Provost the candidate will oversight the University’s academic quality framework and teaching and learning strategy to strengthen teaching and programme excellence, curriculum development, and student learning experiences across all faculties.
The Vice-Provost will lead institutional initiatives and academic development to advance pedagogy in the classroom for... students and faculty, support faculty educational development, and foster a culture of action-oriented innovation and continuous improvement in dynamic times.
Working collaboratively with academic leaders, instructors, and support staff, the successful candidate will enhance the student learning experience through the implementation of high-impact educational practices, reward and recognition of teaching, drive initiatives that enhance the scholarship of teaching and learning and through quality enhancement efforts transform AKU as the university of choice for the next generation of learners in East Africa and Pakistan with a particular emphasis on leveraging digital technologies including the ethical integration of AI in Education.


The requirements


A doctoral degree with credentials that qualify them for a tenured appointment at the rank of full Professor or Teaching Professor.
Proven leadership experience in advancing teaching and learning priorities at an institutional level.  
The ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, researchers, and the wider community to support transformative and impactful pedagogical innovation,
The capacity to operationalize new initiatives with clear direction and outcomes. 
Highly accomplished at both recognizing, inspiring and managing change, with a demonstrated commitment to using evidence-based approaches to guide transformation in higher education teaching and learning.
A strong commitment to wellbeing, employee engagement & belonging along with expertise in instructional innovation and learning assessment. more

The position


The Aga Khan University is looking for a highly visionary and innovative individual to fill the position of Associate Director of the AKU Cancer Centre with co-responsibility for the CRU. Reporting to the Director, AKU Cancer Centre, he/she will lead the strategic planning, and administrative operations of the centre's mission.
This leadership role will be pivotal in advancing... the Cancer Centre’s goals as well as ensuring a robust clinical trials program, a platform of peer reviewed grants, and alignment with institutional objectives.
This position will drive initiatives that enhance cancer research, clinical trials, cancer awareness, cancer prevention & control, cancer education, partnerships and community outreach. This is a full-time position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.


The requirements


A MD/PhD in a healthcare related field with at least 5 years of experience in leadership in a clinical research environment; or
A Bachelor or Master’s degree in a clinical or health related field with at least 10 years of experience in strategic management in the area of clinical operations, clinical research, and clinical trials;
Ideally over 5 years experience as a principle investigator leading a clinical trials program;
Proven experience in strategic planning, administration, and operations management in a clinical research environment in academia or pharma;
Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management;
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large, multidisciplinary teams;
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills;
Knowledge of oncology care, clinical research, and clinical trial operations would be an advantage. more

Job Summary

This role is critical in supporting effective delivery of training and support on early childhood development in collaboration with community-based organizations, healthcare facilities and community health promoters, collection and management of quantitative and qualitative data for monitoring and evaluating project outcomes. In addition, the incumbents will play a key role in... coordinating and implementing project activities to ensure effective delivery of interventions.   

We are looking for highly motivated and experienced professionals with a background in early childhood development or related fields to join our team as Project Officers in Lamu and Isiolo Counties.

Responsibilities

Technical Support


Assist in training and providing ongoing mentoring and support to research assistants, Community Health Workers (CHW) and community members to support ECD.  
Monitor, review and update project workplans for effective and timely delivery of project milestones


Research


Participate in workshops to plan research activities and familiarize with data collection tools, consent procedures, and project protocols.
Assist in reviewing and piloting research tools, and support logistics for participant recruitment, mobilization, consenting, and data collection.
Conduct quantitative data collection using ODK software.
Conduct key informant interviews and focus group discussions, take detailed field notes, and prepare interview summaries.
Support data transcription, cleaning, and organization for analysis.
Support the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.
Maintain and manage data, files, and project documentation.


Quality Assurance and Reporting


Liaise with stakeholders, including community partners, local authorities, and beneficiaries, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Coordinate project update meetings, documentation and sharing of the minutes.
Liaise with stakeholders, including community partners, local authorities, and beneficiaries, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Coordinate project update meetings, documentation and sharing of the minutes.


Requirements


Bachelor’s degree in ECD, nursing, developmental psychology, public health, clinical medicine or a related field.


Relevant Experience


Strong background in delivering or supporting ECD interventions in community or health facility settings. Experience in mobilizing and working with caregivers and community stakeholders to promote child health and development. 
Experience in conducting training sessions for community-based organizations, supporting in developing training materials and adapting them for local contexts. 
Demonstrated experience in supporting research projects and collecting qualitative and/or quantitative data.
Proficiency in using smartphones or tablets for data collection (e.g. ODK or similar platforms).
Fluency in English and Swahili languages is required. Proficiency in other local languages spoken in Isiolo and Lamu is an added advantage.  
Solid analytical and report writing skills.


Personal Characteristics 


Knowledge of cultural contexts in Isiolo and/or Lamu.
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Maintains integrity, respects confidentiality, and adheres to research or organizational ethics.
Committed to learning and innovation and adaptive approaches. more

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional driver who will provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services to staff and partners in support of the research study/fieldwork in Isiolo County. The role requires excellent knowledge of Isiolo County and its surroundings. 

Responsibilities


Safely drive staff, visitors, and partners to... designated locations within Isiolo County and beyond as required.
Ensure the assigned vehicle is in good working condition by conducting routine checks (fuel, oil, water, tires, brakes, etc.).
Keep the vehicle clean and well-maintained at all times.
Monitor and ensure timely servicing, repair, and insurance renewals for the assigned vehicle.
Maintain accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and service history.
Adhere strictly to traffic laws and organizational safety regulations.
Provide support in fieldwork logistics, including transportation of supplies, documents, or equipment.
Report accidents, incidents, or mechanical issues promptly to the supervisor.
Exercise discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when transporting staff and study participants.
Perform other duties as may be assigned


Requirements


KCSE Certificate or equivalent academic qualification.
Valid BCE driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Certificate of Good Conduct (valid).


Relevant Experience


Good knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics.
Proficient in local language
Familiar with Isiolo town and its surroundings


Personal Characteristics 


Strong knowledge of traffic rules and road safety.
Excellent driving skills, punctuality, and reliability.
Ability to work long and irregular hours and field trips.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in field settings. more

Responsibilities

The incumbent will:


Provide Neurology liaison inpatient services in the hospital as required as well as manage patients in the Neurology outpatient clinics and provide on call services.
Educate patients on informed consent, wellness prevention and early detection.
Take on the role of teaching and supervising residents, Senior House Officers and other clinical... staff.
Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ healthcare to formulate best practice guidelines.
Participate in case writing and research within the unit.


Requirements

Applicants should:


have completed an MMed or its equivalent in Neurology
be a holder of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent
have at least one year post-training experience and should be registered by KMPDC as a specialist
Have valid training in Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS)
Be able to demonstrate competency and dexterity with all equipment in the hospital environment
Have good communication skills 
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, compassion and respect for diversity and apply ethical principles appropriately more

Job Summary

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a multi-disciplinary department comprising of Faculty from a wide range of basic science teaching and research expertise including Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medical Physiology and Pharmacology. The Department strives to inspire, innovate, and lead in Biomedical Science teaching and learning in an inclusive community where students,... academics, researchers, clinicians, alumni and industry together foster learning.

AKU Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Medical Physiology who will make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality teaching in Medical Physiology across MBChB and BSc Nursing undergraduate programmes. The faculty will have an important role in embedding research expertise into the discipline and the Department of Biomedical Sciences and will be required to develop high-quality productivity-driven networks across AKU and with local, national and international partners.

Responsibilities

Duties will include but not be limited to:


Teaching Medical Physiology and providing academic advice and support to Medical College as well as School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) students.
Contributing to curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment in Medical Physiology and working closely with colleagues to create an effective integrated curriculum.
Contributing to the regular evaluation and development of blocks that include Medical Physiology in terms of content, delivery and assessment.
Developing proposals for research funding and presenting academic papers in conferences/ seminars/ workshops/ symposia
Contributing to scholarship in medical education or other areas of inquiry within the Medical College and the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) in collaboration with colleagues
Representing the Medical College and SONAM at local, regional and national meetings relevant to medical education and the specialist subject of Medical Physiology, with internal and external bodies and develop leadership in this domain.


Requirements


A Medical degree or a good honours degree in Medical Physiology or related discipline
Postgraduate degree in Medical Physiology or other relevant subject
Accomplished teaching of Medical Physiology in an undergraduate medical programme (or similar) using evidence-informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.Teaching postgraduates and undergraduates in programmes other than MBChB, BSc Nursing or equivalent
Experience in educational management that ensures well-organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
Track record of publications in international journals.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.


Applications should be submitted latest by December 28, 2024 more

Job Summary


The Department of Surgery is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to assist, coordinate and monitor educational programme of a high quality, contribute to scholarship and provide exemplary clinical service in line with the departmental practice plan.


Responsibilities


Assisting residents in their rotation and implementing and monitoring educational programmes while ensuring... programme outcomes are attained.
Assisting in the setting of examinations and ensuring formative assessments of the residents/interns are duly filled.
Promoting and facilitating residents’ research, participating in scholarly activities including educational and clinical research and facilitating the publication of residents’ research work.
Providing pre-determined clinical service, both in and out-patient.
Establishing clinical services aligned to areas of interest and specialization and attending to emergency cases as and when required.
Preparing a schedule of regular clinical teaching activity.


Requirements


Applicants must have a Master of Medicine in Cardiothoracic or its equivalent.
S/he must be registered or eligible for registration with Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Council as a specialist. 
Should have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience at a reputable institution.
Should have a minimum academic position of Senior Instructor.
Should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Should have experience in leadership roles in medical education and clinical field.


Applications should be submitted latest by January 5, 2025 more

Job Summary


The Aga Khan University is looking for a highly innovative and visionary individual to fill the position of Associate Director Strategy and Planning, Aga Khan University Nairobi’s Cancer Center. Reporting to the Director, Cancer Center, he/she will lead the strategic planning and administrative operations of the center's mission. This leadership role will be pivotal in advancing... the Cancer Center’s goals towards ensuring a robust clinical trials program, a platform of peer reviewed grants, and alignment with institutional objectives. This position will also drive initiatives that cancer awareness, cancer prevention & control, cancer education, partnerships and community outreach. This is a full-time position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.


Roles and Responsibilities


Strategic Planning: Lead the development and execution of the Cancer Center's strategic plan; identify and integrate trends in cancer research and clinical trials into initiatives; facilitate partnerships in research; oversee stakeholder engagement with faculty, staff, patients, and external partners; and engage pharmaceutical partners to advance clinical trial activities.
Administrative Leadership: Oversee Cancer Center operations to ensure efficiency; mentor administrative staff, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Program Development and Implementation: Drive the creation and evaluation of new programs in cancer research, clinical trials, and prevention, ensuring they meet the established goals.
Clinical Research Unit (CRU) Leadership: Provide strategic leadership for the CRU core facility; engage pharmaceutical sponsors to enhance clinical trial acquisition; collaborate with stakeholders to meet research needs; and implement policies promoting ethics, quality, and compliance.
Strategy Execution: Translate strategic plans into actionable projects, developing metrics to monitor progress.
Partnerships and External Relations: Build relationships with research partners, donors, and government agencies; represent the Center in institutional planning and community engagement efforts; and secure funding through grants and philanthropy.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for operations and strategies.
Leadership and Culture: Promote the Center’s values, fostering a patient-centered, inclusive, and innovative environment for staff and faculty.


The requirements


A PhD in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field with at least 5 years of experience in leadership in a clinical research environment; or 
An MD with clinical research experience and a leadership position in a clinical research unit for not less than 5 years; or
A Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field, with at least 8 years of experience in senior leadership in a clinical research environment; or
A Bachelor’s degree in a Clinical or Health related field with at least 10 years of experience in strategic management in the area of clinical operations, clinical research, and clinical trials;
Proven experience in strategic planning, administration, and operations management in a clinical research environment in academia or pharma;
Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management;
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large, multidisciplinary teams;
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills; and
Knowledge of oncology care, clinical research, and clinical trials operations.


Desired Personal Characteristics and Behaviour:


Strategic and visionary thinker, adept at translating complex ideas into actionable strategies
Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate others
Collaborative and team-oriented, committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical standards. more

Introduction
AKU- Department of Surgery is seeking a Senior Instructor/ Lecturer & Consultant Urology Surgeon to assist, coordinate and monitor educational programme of a high quality, contribute to scholarship and provide exemplary clinical service in line with the departmental practice plan.
Responsibilities
The Successful applicant will be committed to advancing best practice in their... discipline and meet the quality and patient safety standards of an internationally accredited university hospital. Successful applicants, besides providing tertiary care clinical services, will develop their academic career in teaching and research. In education the focus will remain on undergraduate and post graduate medical education. The incumbent will be involved in:

Assisting residents in their rotation and implementing and monitoring educational programmes while ensuring programme outcomes are attained.
Assisting in the setting of examinations and ensuring formative assessments of the residents/interns are duly filled.
Promoting and facilitating residents’ research, participating in scholarly activities including educational and clinical research and facilitating the publication of residents’ research work.
Providing pre-determined clinical service, both in and out-patient.
Establishing clinical services aligned to areas of interest and specialization and attending to emergency cases as and when required.
Preparing a schedule of regular clinical teaching activity.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Master of Medicine in surgery or its equivalent, with sub-specialty training in Urology.
S/he must be registered or eligible for registration with Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Council as a specialist. 
Should have a minimum academic position of Senior Instructor.
Should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Should have experience in leadership roles in medical education and clinical field. more

Responsibilities
The incumbent will:

Regularly monitor patients’ progress, participate in clinics and provide third on call services for the Children’s Ward, New Born unit and Paediatric casualty and be in-house on campus while on call
Assist in the examination and observation of emergency cases by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering... diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency medical procedures.
Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH.
Take on the role of teaching and supervising residents, Senior House Officers and other clinical staff including participating in developing and reviewing the syllabus for assigned teaching modules
Collaborate with colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities.

Requirements
Applicants should:

Have completed an MMed in Paediatrics
Be a holder of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent
Have certified and verifiable training in Neonatology from a recognized university
Have valid training in Emergency Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
Be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
Be able to demonstrate competency and dexterity with all equipment in the hospital environment
Have good communication skills 
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, compassion and respect for diversity and apply ethical principles appropriately more

Responsibilities
The incumbent will:

Be involved in the formation of an efficient and effective dermatology service
Execute short and long-term strategic plans for the department
Participate in the development of education programmes and implement mechanisms for teaching
Lead, plan and organize the formation of an efficient dermatology service
Develop policies, procedures, rules and... regulations of the programme
Promote and undertake research activities to strengthen the programme and AKUH Nairobi
Organize and implement a quality assurance programme for the programme

Requirements

Should have completed a Masters in Medicine or its equivalent
Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Should have completed a fellowship in dermatology
Should have teaching and research experience with a minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience
Should be a competent specialist recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Should be innovative with good managerial skills
Should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team more

Job Purpose/Summary 


The Senior Manager of Finance – AKU Academics operations will be responsible for leading the finance section of AKU-Kenya (General Accounting, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Student Finance, Budget & Planning, External Audits and Grants functions) AKU Kenya. In addition, he/she will also be responsible for coordinating and leading (i) annual planning and budget exercises and... (ii) annual statutory audits for AKU Kenya, AKU Uganda, and AKU Tanzania.
In addition, he/she will work closely with the Regional Director of Finance to oversee the finance functions of AKU Tanzania and AKU Uganda.


Key Roles and Responsibilities 


Work closely with the Deans, Directors, and Administrative Management of AKU East Africa to ensure the availability of financial information to facilitate decision making i.e. Financial Reports and related analysis.
Coordinate and lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts of AKU East Africa.
Lead preparation of feasibilities of new programs and proposals along with AKU leadership.
Lead preparation of timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and statistical reports of AKU East Africa entities.
Lead preparation of monthly funding requests for East Africa Projects to ensure the working capital needs of the University are adequately met.
Oversee the Grants section within Finance functions.
Work closely with Deans and Directors to develop financial plans for the grant proposals.
Lead reviews of the grant proposals from financial and compliance perspectives. This includes reviewing contracts, compliance sections, and financial reporting requirements.
Review grants and compliance reports and give feedback to the PI, Deans, and Directors.
Make sure that best practices are followed for the grant financial management, granting agency policies, and signed contracts.
Lead external grant audits as per the granting agency's signed agreement.
Manage the Finance section of the AKU Kenya ensuring a strong control environment for efficiencies, integrity, and accountability.
Collaborate, design, implement, and review finance systems, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and contemporary relevant practices.
Ensure AKU-Kenya monthly and annual financials are closed within the stipulated timelines and accuracy.
Oversee the accounts payable and treasury sections of AKU Kenya making sure financial books are maintained as per the IAS, IFRS, and institutional policies. This includes (i) accruals of liabilities (ii) grants accounting (iii) fixed asset register (iv) cash flows and bank reconciliations (v) construction project accounting (vi) tuition fee receivables etc.
Make sure that AKU Kenya complies with local tax laws.
Oversees students' accounting section of AKU Kenya, including (i) recognition of tuition fee income (ii) recovery from students (iii) tuition fee aging schedules.
Lead AKU-Kenya external audit. Work as coordinator for the annual external audit of AKU-Tanzania and AKU-Uganda.
Manage performance appraisal of AKU- Kenya Finance Staff.


Relevant Experience and Qualifications 


Qualified Accountant – ACCA, CPA (Kenya), ACA, ACMA, CIMA;
Master of Commerce degree or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in a large organization (100+ employees) with exposure to financial planning, reporting, analysis, construction and grant budgets and day-to-day accounting functions.
Supervisory skills/experience of managing a team of 10+ people.
Prior experience in either a University or an Academic setup will be an added advantage.
Excellent command of verbal and written English.
Strong command over MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to multi-task.
Open to traveling within the region.
Excellent people management skills.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and IAS and their application more

Responsibilities

Deliver and continuously update the curriculum for the counselling and communication course.
Design and deliver engaging and interactive instructional sessions.
Develop assessments and evaluation methods to measure student understanding and application of counselling communication skills.
Monitor student progress, identify areas of improvement and provide constructive... feedback to students to facilitate their learning and growth.
Collaborate with faculty staff and other stakeholders to integrate counselling and communication skills across the medical curriculum.
Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
Continuously evaluate and refine course materials and instructional methods of the course and seek feedback from students and colleagues to identify areas of improvement.

Requirements

Medical degree or a good honours degree in counselling and communication or related discipline.
A postgraduate degree in counselling and communication, or other relevant subject.
A post graduate certificate in Higher/Medical Education or equivalent.
Prior experience in teaching or training individuals in a professional or educational setting.
Experience in providing counselling or mental health support to individuals preferably in an educational or healthcare context.
Experience in developing and enhancing communication skills in individuals particularly in a health care or academic context; this may involve coaching and training individuals in effective communication techniques, active listening, empathy and delivering difficult feedback.
Familiarity with curriculum delivery process and experience in designing or updating educational curricula.
Experience in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams or professionals such as faculty members, healthcare practitioners or educators.
Excellent communication skills, ability to resolve problems, organised and confidentiality. more

Responsibilities

To teach Physiology through lectures, laboratory sessions, small group work and online materials.
To share responsibility for the operational planning and management of Medical Physiology teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organised.
To contribute questions for formative and... summative assessments
To grade assessments and provide constructive feedback with support from the Chair of the Department as required.
To invigilate practical examinations including relevant stations in Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs).
To provide academic support to the Medical College, SONAM students and undertake administration relevant to the needs of the post.
Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Chair of the Department.

Requirements

A Medical degree or a good honours degree in Medical Physiology, postgraduate degree in Medical Physiology or other relevant subject
Accomplished teaching of Medical Physiology in an undergraduate medical programme  (or similar) using evidence informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
Experience in educational management that ensures well organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
Track record of publications in international journals.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
Excellent communication and presentation skills. more

Introduction

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a multi-disciplinary department comprising of faculty from a wide range of basic science teaching and research expertise, including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Immunology, and Neuroscience. The department strives to inspire, innovate, and lead in biomedical science teaching and learning in... an inclusive community where students, academics, researchers, clinicians, alumni and industry together foster learning.
AKU- Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a part- time Lecturer in Physics who will make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality teaching in Physics for Health Sciences for the MBChB programme.

Responsibilities

To teach Physics for Health Sciences through lectures, laboratory sessions, small group work and online materials.
To share responsibility for the operational planning and management of Physics for Health Science teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organised.
To contribute questions for formative and summative assessments.
To grade assessments and provide constructive feedback with support from the Chair of the Department as required.
To invigilate practical examinations including relevant stations in Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs).
To provide academic support to the Medical College students and undertake administration relevant to the needs of the post.
Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Chair of the Department.

Requirements

A first degree and postgraduate degree in Physics.
Accomplished teaching of physics to students in Health Science programs using evidence informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
Experience in educational management that ensures well organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
Track record of publications in international journals.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
Excellent communication and presentation skills. more

Introduction

AKU- Department of Surgery is seeking a Senior Instructor/ Lecturer & Consultant Plastic Surgeon to develop a highly skilled and competent team in the delivery of quality Plastic services to patients and their families, develop and implement work plans for services and growth in both quality and quantity in areas of specialization through professional leadership as well as teach... and carry out research in defined areas of professional interest and knowledge.

Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be committed to advancing best practice in their discipline, meet the quality and patient safety standards of an internationally accredited university hospital. He/she, besides providing tertiary care clinical services, will develop their academic career in teaching and research. In education, the focus will remain on undergraduate and post graduate medical education. The incumbent will be involved in:

Assisting residents in their rotation and implementing and monitoring educational programmes while ensuring programme outcomes are attained;
Assisting in the setting of examinations and ensuring formative assessments of the residents/interns are duly filled;
Promoting and facilitating residents’ research, participating in scholarly activities including educational and clinical research and facilitating the publication of residents’ research work;
Providing pre-determined clinical service, both in and out-patient;
Establishing clinical services aligned to areas of interest and specialization and attending to emergency cases as and when required; and
Preparing a schedule of regular clinical teaching activity.

Requirements

Applicants must have a completion certificate of specialty training in Plastic Surgery with a qualification of Masters of Medicine and have done subspecialty training/fellowship;
S/he must be registered or eligible for registration with Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Council as a specialist;
Should have a minimum academic position of Senior Instructor;
Should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
Should have held leadership roles in medical education and clinical fields. more

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor educational programmes to facilitate residents’ educational development;
Participate in scholarly activity including educational and clinical research and supervising residents’ research as required;
Establish clinical services aligned to areas of interest and specialization;
Develop a clinical team of which residents/ interns are members with assigned... responsibilities; and
Provide pre-determined clinical service, both outpatient and inpatient.

Requirements

Must have a Master of Medicine in Paediatric Surgery or its equivalent;
Must have specialist recognition from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience at a reputable institution with demonstrated interest in academic and research activities;
ENT Fellowship would be an added advantage; and
Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. more

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor educational programmes to facilitate residents’ educational development;
Participate in scholarly activity including educational and clinical research and supervising residents’ research as required;
Establish clinical services aligned to areas of interest and specialization;
Develop a clinical team of which residents/ interns are members with assigned... responsibilities; and
Provide pre-determined clinical service, both outpatient and inpatient.

Requirements

Must have a Master of Medicine in Opthalmology or its equivalent;
Must have specialist recognition from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience at a reputable institution with demonstrated; interest in academic and research activities;
A fellowship certificate would be an added advantage; and
Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. more

Introduction
Reporting to the Medical Director - Critical Care, the Critical Care Consultant will perform clinical and educational functions within the critical care units of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. Clinical duties will include assessment and management of patients in the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the adult High Dependency Unit (HDU). Academic... responsibilities will include clinical teaching and supervision of Senior House Officers, Interns, Medical Students, Resident Doctors and Medical Registrars within the framework of Critical Care Medicine.
Responsibilities
The Critical Care Consultant will:

Assess and manage patients
Supervise, coordinate and instruct critical care instructors, fellows and other junior staff in the critical care units
Supervise and perform credentialed critical care procedures within the ICU & HDU
Coordinate multidisciplinary rounding within the ICU & HDU
Conduct consultation outside the critical care units
Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines
Participate in departmental research and academic activities, institutional quality improvement and patient safety activities

Requirements

Must have Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent
Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine or Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine or successful completion of residency in Internal Medicine or Anesthesia or Emergency Medicine
Fellowship training in Critical Care and/or Neurocritical Care with successful completion of the same
Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS)
Demonstrates competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment
Good communication skills more