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 personnel for the following position:

Paediatrician – BN IS O

Key Responsibilities:

To provide high standard patient care in all children under the Department of Paediatrics
To provide care to children in the ambulatory care facility during specified times based on the Paediatrics Department rota.
To provide OP, IPD and Emergency calls within the Department during the regular working and the on-call hours
To participate in the on-call coverage of Paediatrics in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Paediatrics
To participate in continuing medical Education, Mortality Review meetings and other clinical activities
To actively participate in the Quality improvement program of the Hospital
To provide close supervision of the clinical performance of the PGME residents, RMOs and interns
To serve in divisional, departmental and organizational committees as appointed by the Head of Department of Paediatrics
To participate in scientific research, contribute to the Department of Paediatrics and the organization and to familiarize themselves and comply with policies
To perform other relevant duties and charges as directed by the Medical Director and the Head of the Department of Paediatrics
To comply with all the professional and ethical standards and express adherence to the Medical Staff Bylaws of the organization
To show the expected respect, at all times, to all patients, their families, colleagues, subordinates and all other members of the healthcare team
To provide academic teaching and clinical teaching to medical students

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and experience:

Graduation from a medical school recognized by the TCU
Successful completion of a structured accredited Residency Training/Masters program in pediatrics
Fellowship/subspecialty training in any field of Paediatrics will be added advantage
Certification by a recognized Licensing board
Total experience (training and post-training) should be equal to, or more than years
A minimum of one (1) Year experience in Paediatrics after certification
Productivity in Medical Research will be an advantage
Publications in peer-reviewed journals are desirable

Send application letter with detailed curriculum vitae & certified testimonials;

By email(preferred): hr@akhst.org

Or Delivered: Aga Khan Hospital, Human resources Department

P.O. BOX 2289, Ocean Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Only qualified/shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interviews