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. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. â≹For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to carâ≹e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan UniversityâÂÂs Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.â≹Key responsibilities: Out-patient assessment and management of emergent and non-emergent patients Resuscitation of emergency patients Treatment of non-emergent patients Patient referrals within and outside AKUH Referrals of patients to the outpatient clinics Admission of patients to the appropriate units External transfer/referrals Mentorship/Supervision of junior A&E doctors Planning and implementation of a CME programme Handling consultations Coordination of team dynamics and efficiency Participate in the review, formation and development of policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines. Formulation and implementation of patient care protocols/pathways Formulation of quality and safety process in patient care Participate in discussions with relevant members of the clinical care team to enable better integration of patient care activities. Handling of patient/client complaints Patient education Addressing client complaints Liaise with consultants and various departments. Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases. Availability of required support services in the process of treating patients; particularly when referred by other specialists to AKU Hospital. . Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH. Engage nursing and ward staff in ensuring that all treating equipment is functional and available for patient care/treatment. Participate in the meticulous use of resources to enable patient safety and quality care. Work closely with members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilization. Periodically initiate and participate in clinical research activities, institutional quality improvement and patient safety activities. Initiate discussions with consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities. Perform other duties as may be assigned by department head/clinical director/Chair/manager. Participate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise. Qualifications, Experience and Skills required: Master of Medicine Degree Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
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Instructor - Akuh(On) Adult A&E At Aga Khan University Hospital
Religious
full time
Nairobi
Posted 16 hours ago