Full-Time Faculty Plastic Surgeon

About the role

The Department of Surgery at the Aga Khan University Medical College in East Africa is seeking a full-time faculty plastic surgeon. The post holder coordinates and monitors high-quality educational programmes, contributes to scholarship and provides exemplary clinical service in line with the department's practice plan. The surgeon admits, consults and treats patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery section, orders tests and radiology and consults sub-specialists when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Establish clinical services aligned with areas of interest and specialisation, and attend to emergency cases as required.
• Provide plastic surgery liaison inpatient services, manage outpatients and provide on-call cover.
• Educate patients on informed consent, wellness prevention and early detection.
• Prepare a schedule of regular clinical teaching activities.
• Assist residents in their rotations, implement and monitor educational programmes and ensure formative assessments are completed.
• Promote and facilitate residents' and fellows' research and scholarly activities.
• Take part in reviewing and developing policies and procedures and best-practice guidelines for patient care.

Required profile

• Master of Medicine in Surgery or its equivalent.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners' and Dentists Council as a specialist.
• Completed a fellowship in Plastic Surgery.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Academic position of at least Senior Instructor.
• Teaching and research experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.