Established in 1952, the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu is part of the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS). It is a 61-bed acute care facility managed by qualified professionals who include experienced, full-time resident doctors and consultants. The hospital's objectives are to provide high quality, cost-effective health care to the population of Western Kenya and neighbouring countries. The Hospital provides general medicine services, specialist clinics and high-tech diagnostic services and has a well-equipped 24-hour emergency Casualty Department. It is also part of the AKHS international referral system, with links to the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi and Karachi respectively. History On 26 February 1951, Prince Aly Khan laid the foundation for the Aga Khan Dispensary and Maternity Home. The home had an 8-bed general ward. In 1960, the dispensary was extended to incorporate two general wards with a total of 17 beds and an outpatient department. A small laboratory was established in 1975 and a portable X-ray machine purchased. Patient activity levels continued to increase. By 1979, the average bed occupancy was over 100 percent, which indicated a need for expansion. In 1991, the hospital had 55 beds, piped oxygen gas was available, an administration block was completed and physiotherapy services were introduced. By 1992, the bed capacity was increased to 76 with a paediatric ward, a VIP wing and an acute care unit. Presently the hospital offers services in the areas of Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Acute Care. It also provides 24-hour emergency / ambulatory services. This is further supported by basic to intermediate specialised investigations both in laboratory and radiology and a well-stocked pharmacy, all on a 24-hour basis. The Hospital has introduced haemodialysis, dental, ophthalmology, endoscopy, histopathology and imaging services, including image-guided non-vascular intervention, CT scans and Doppler ultrasounds. The significant strengthening of the diagnostic departments has been through the recruitment of expatriate consultants from India a radiologist and a pathologist. Aga Khan Health Services AKHS has facilities in Kenya and Tanzania that provide care to over 600,000 patients annually in both rural and urban, and preventive and curative contexts. Its hospitals provide an increasingly comprehensive range of high-quality clinical services. Healthcare Activities of the Aga Khan Development Network AKHS activities are conducted in concert with other health-related activities of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The overall aim is to raise the health status of people in East Africa and elsewhere in the developing world. In current projects, emphasis is on strengthening health systems development. The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), with branches in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, works with a variety of grantees, including AKHS, to improve the health of vulnerable population groups, especially mothers and children, and promote health services development on the national and regional levels. AKF and AKHS have been joined in their work in health care in East Africa by the Aga Khan University's Faculty of Health Sciences, which offers accredited professional training, especially for nurses and doctors, and conducts a variety of research programmes focused on the health problems of developing nations. The AKDN aims to assist countries in the building of effective, sustainable health systems linking different kinds of services and levels of care. For more information, please visit the AKDN website. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES The Medical Officer intern will work under supervision to fulfill registration requirements. During this period, the intern will have an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them to become a competent practitioner. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conducting themselves in a manner that upholds the dignity of the profession at all times. Conducting timely, legible and accurate  clinical history and physical examination. Documenting all clinical findings and recommendations appropriately, ensuring that the patient records are up to date. Ensure Regular and continuous follow up of patients in the departments assigned to them. Request for and/or performing relevant investigations as directed by the supervisors Reporting to and consulting with the heads of department, Internship Supervisor and the other practitioners in matters patient care as appropriate. Communicating effectively with other health professionals to ensure continuity of care. Participating in surgical procedures under supervision of senior colleagues in the department Communicating effectively with patients and their relatives with regards to diagnosis, treatment plans and follow up. Writing accurate and informative case summaries, referral notes and discharge summaries. Presenting cases concisely, coherently and competently during ward rounds, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality audits or any other appropriate fora. Participate in the clinical audit and documenting findings  in the  audit tools provided by the facility Performing any other relevant duties assigned by the Supervisor. Promoting the practice of knowledge-based, evidence-based, quality and ethical healthcare. Participating in the Institution’s continuous medical education activities, research and innovation. Providing feedback to the Internship Coordinator, Internship Supervisors, the Institution and the Council on the progress of internship training, with a view of improving the quality of internship training. The requirements MBChB from a medical school recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) Internship License from the KMPDC Valid BLS certificate PALS/ATLS/ACLS Certificates will be an added advantage Evidence of elective term at a medical facility Demonstrable knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technology Strong interpersonal and communication skills Open to learning/ Self-driven adult learner Attention to detail and with critical thinking skills