Senior Instructor Neurologist, Department of Medicine at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Description

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa.

Job Summary

AKU- Department of Medicine is seeking a Fulltime Faculty, Neurology. The Fulltime Faculty will undertake clinical and educational functions under the supervision of the department Chair or delegated individual within the department. The incumbent will admit, consult and undertake diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under Neurology section. He/she will be allowed to order tests and radiology and consult with sub-specialists when necessary to ensure quality professional and ethical patient care.

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