New Jobs The Agakhan Hospital
Tanzania 2018
The Aga
Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST) an institution of The Aga Khan
Development Network, is completing a major phase II expansion of the Aga Khan
Hospital, Dar es Salaam in 2018.
This
expansion aims at improving the Hospital’s quality of facilities and
infrastructure to become an ultramodern 170 bed facility in order to increase
its capacity as a provider of high-quality medical care leading to tertiary
care, referral and teaching hospital.
The
Phase II development is focusing on expanding key clinical services including a
comprehensive cardiology programme, oncology services, and neurosciences, as
well as the expansion of orthopedics and trauma, diagnostic imaging, critical
care, and women and child health programmes.
The
Hospital is ISO and JCI Accredited (achieved a level of quality and patient
service that is equal to the best hospitals in the world) and the teaching site
for The Aga Khan University, which offers
postgraduate
medical education programs leading to Master’s of Medicine in Family Medicine,
Internal Medicine and Surgery.
It is
also an accredited internship site. As part of the integrated health systems
approach, AKHST plans to establish 35 outreach health facilities that are
located across Tanzania. Currently, 20 such clinics have been established
across the country and linked the main hospital in Dar es Salaam.
We are
seeking for enthusiastic and qualified MEDICAL OFFICERS for the following
sections:
ACCIDENT
AND EMERGENCY (2 POSITIONS)OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (2 POSITIONS)PAEDIATRICS
(1 POSITION) ;
POSITION
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 AND ROLES:
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.Liaise with nursing staff regularly to check on patient progress, or
more frequently if their condition necessitatesAccurate 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
REQUIREMENT:
Minimum
Doctor of Medicine Degree from recognized institution.1 year internship
experience.Staff would be required to get certified for advanced resuscitation
courses that includes but not limited to following:
o BLS
(Basic Life Support) training certificate.
o ACLS
(Advance Cardiac Life Support) training certificate
SKILLS,
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
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. ;
Interested
candidates should send their applications (Detailed Curriculum Vitae, Application
Letter and Credentials) to ;hr@akhst.org ;or hand deliver it to the HR Office,
Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, P.O.BOX 2289, Dar es Salaam. The deadline for
receiving Applications is Wednesday 17th October 2018
Please
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please
ensure you indicate the specialization you are applying for.