Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Senior House Officer, Department of Surgery

Job Summary
The Senior House Officer, Department of Surgery assist with admissions, consultations, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of hospital patients.

Responsibilities
• Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations and ordering diagnostic laboratory & radiology studies
• Assist in the examination and observation of emergency cases
• Attending Operating Theatres with surgeons, Instructors and senior Residents
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection
• Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases
• Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines
• Periodically initiate and participate in clinical research activities, institutional quality improvement and patient safety activities

Requirements
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch. B)
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Accredited certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support/Basic Life Support
• Minimum 1 year’s post internship experience
• Demonstrable competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A learner who demonstrates good study habits
• Punctuality and sound time-management skills


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan University Hospital on aku.taleo.net to apply

All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION