Medical Officer - Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Aga Khan Hospital

Application deadline 2017-08-04

Location

Dar es Salaam

Description

Mwananchi 28/7/2017
THE AGA KHAN HEALTH SERVICES, TANZANIA (AN AGENCY OF THE AGA KHAN DEVELOPMENT NETWORK) IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY CARE TO ITS PATIENTS AND PROMOTING MEDICAL EDUCATION. WE ARE SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC AND QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED 1 PERSONNEL FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
Medical Officers For: ICU, Accident and Emergency. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, Surgery and Internal Medicine Departments

JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Officer will be responsible for evaluation and management of patients .according to the National and AKHST treatment guidelines in order to deliver efficient and quality care as per the mission and vision of AKHST Dar es salaam. These responsibilities will be carried out under direct or indirect supervision of the consultant assigned by the department head.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assessment of patients seeking care in accordance with the hospital protocol and policies.
• Plan investigation and care of patient following the laid down AKHST and National guidelines and protocols.
• Management of patients as per National and AKHST guidelines. and where indicated in consultation with the relevant specialty.
• Performing procedures as per the requirements of the department. in accordance with the privileging and credentialing.
• Participation in training activities and academic sessions.
• Accurate and complete documentation of care provided in the patient notes and effective hand over rounds during shift change to enhance continuity of care.
• Compliance with the infection control policies.
• Function as an effective member of the team of care providers including peers and nursing and support staff.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine.
• 1 year internship experience.
• 1-2 years of working experience in the medical field will be preferable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills, and ability to elicit and foster positive relationships.
• Highly organized and have excellent prioritization skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Motivated and with a commitment to excellence.
• Results oriented and focused on activities necessary to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Patient-centered: Demonstrate empathy and caring attitude towards patients aspiring to achieve complete confidence and satisfaction from the patients.
• Staff would be required to get certified for advanced resuscitation courses that includes but not limited to following:
• BLS (Basic Life Support) training certificate.
• ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) training certificat

APPLICATION
SEND APPLICATION LETTER WITH DETAILED CURRICULUM VITAE & CERTIFIED TESTIMONIALS;
ONLY QUALIFIED/SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS
By EMAIL (PREFERRED): HR@AKHST.ORG
By MAIL OR DELIVERED: AGA KHAN HOSPITAL, HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT,
P. O. Box 2289, OCEAN ROAD, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS ON 4TH AUGUST, 2017