Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​Responsibilities Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies. Conduct daily ward rounds and monitor patients’ progress on a regular basis. Initiate discussions with patient and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care services. Attend to critical patients in a timely manner. When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially lifesaving emergency medical procedures. Educate patients on wellness prevention and early detection of risk factors for disease (s). Provide materials, resources and referrals to patients, family members/care givers. Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases. Take role of teaching and supervising residents, SHOs and other clinical staff. Engage nursing and ward staff in ensuring that all treating equipment is functional and available for patient care/treatment. Work closely with other members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilization. Teaching, assessment and mentorship of medical school students, interns and residents. Participate in developing and reviewing the syllabus for assigned teaching modules. Participating in Departmental Residency Training Committee (DRTC), examination and other faculty or departmental meetings as may be determined. Collaborate with consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities. Participate in all teams’ efforts as departmental needs arise Carry out any other duty as may be required by the supervisor. Qualifications Masters of Medicine  in Paediatrics Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. Emergency Paediatric Life Support (EPLS).