The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is an agency of The Aga Khan Development Network.

The Hospital forms part of a network of health facilities in East Africa which include clinics, general hospitals and the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi.

It provides medical care to the population of western Kenya region and works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex and specialist cases.

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has achieved acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2008 accreditation and is moving towards higher standards of quality and clinical excellence.

The hospital is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions

Resident Paediatrician

Overall Responsibilities

To provide quality Paediatrics services to both outpatients and inpatients.

He/She will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the hospital and contribute to the continuing professional development programs of the hospital.

Requirements

M. Med in Paediatrics from the University of Nairobi or equivalent recognized institution.Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.Knowledge of PALS and experience/ interest in Neonatology will be an added advantage.Recently qualified Paediatricians may applyResident Surgeon

Overall Responsibilities

To provide quality surgical services to hospital clients; participate actively in quality improvement activities including continuing medical education. Be available to be consulted and supervise junior medical staff.

Requirements

Basic qualification in medicine.M. Med or equivalent in General Surgery.At least two years post qualification experience.Experience and certification in Endoscopic Surgery would be an advantage.Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.Good PR and communication skills are essential.Applications and detailed curriculum vitae should be addressed to:

Chief Operating Officer
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100 Kisumu
E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org

Applications to be received by: 10th December, 2011.

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M?decins Sans Fronti?res (MSF) Medecins Sans Frontieres is a private International Organization. Most of its members are Doctors and health workers but many other support professions contribute to MSF’s smooth functioning. MSF MSF OCB Somalia has an 80 bed capacity hospital in Guriel district of Galgaduud region in Somalia. In an effort to ensure continued provision of quality care to its patients, MSF is exploring into telemedicine as a way to further follow up operations/consultations across the border and support the existing medical personnel.
Main tasks:

The incumbent will provide medical support via telemedicine, from Nairobi, to the team of medical personnel in the field in close collaboration with the Medical Coordinator of Somalia mission. This support will be through:
• Daily ward round via telemedicine on selected complicated paediatric cases in which the field doctors need support on and participate in discussion forums on particular cases.
• Conduct training for the field doctors on specific topics where refreshment is needed.

Duty station: Nairobi, with visits to the field if/when required.

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension on a part time basis.

Qualification & Specialisation required: MD, specialised in Paediatrics

Required skills, attributes and experience :

• Prior experience in clinical practice as Paediatrician. MSF experience is an advantage.
• Experience in telemedicine will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Somali language (written and spoken).
• Willingness to learn and introduce innovative telemedicine tools.
• Willing to take on challenges associated with new ways of working.
• Flexibility, dynamism and patience.