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Hospital & Health Care
Description:
Established in 1952, the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu is part of the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS). It is a 61-bed acute care facility managed by qualified professionals who include experienced, full-time resident doctors and consultants. The hospital's objectives are to provide high quality, cost-effective health care to the population of Western Kenya and neighbouring countries. The Hospital provides general medicine services, specialist clinics and high-tech diagnostic services and has a well-equipped 24-hour emergency Casualty Department. It is also part of the AKHS international referral system, with links to the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi and Karachi respectively. History On 26 February 1951, Prince Aly Khan laid the foundation for the Aga Khan Dispensary and Maternity Home. The home had an 8-bed general ward. In 1960, the dispensary was extended to incorporate two general wards with a total of 17 beds and an outpatient department. A small laboratory was established in 1975 and a portable
Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
- We are seeking a highly motivated Resident Consultant in Internal Medicine to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary clinical team at a growing tertiary healthcare institution. The successful candidate will provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient medical care while contributing to service development, clinical governance, and medical education. This role is ideal for a consultant physician who is passionate about clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous professional development, and who wishes to actively participate in shaping and expanding internal medicine services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred medical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Participate in the development and expansion of internal medicine services, including new clinics and care pathways.
- Contribute actively to departmental and institutional quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance initiatives.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
- Support undergraduate and postgraduate medical education through teaching, supervision, and mentorship of interns and junior doctors.
- Participate in continuing professional development (CPD), clinical audits, and morbidity and mortality meetings.
- Take part in the on-call rota and provide timely specialist consultations as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine from a recognized university.
- Specialist registration and licensure with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
- Minimum of two (2) years post-MMed clinical experience in Internal Medicine.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and ethical medical practice.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Teaching or mentorship experience will be an added advantage.
- Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from a recognized university
- Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
- Specialist Recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Council
- At least two years of post-graduate work experience
- Good public relations and communication skills
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
