Instructor - AKUH(ON) Adult A&E

Instructor

AKUH(ON) Adult Accident & Emergency

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Job Purpose

To provide the initial assessment of all A&E (emergent and non-emergent) patients, complete a diagnostic investigation and decide on a treatment plan, admission, referral, transfer and/or discharge. This initial point of contact with the patient is of prime importance in the subsequent care process, which is determined by the quality of patient assessment and fits in the overall AKUH mission to ensure the highest quality of service and safety for patients.

Key responsibilities:

Out-patient assessment and management of emergent and non-emergent patients

·Resuscitation of emergency patients

·Treatment of non-emergent patients

Patient referrals within and outside AKUH

·Referrals of patients to the outpatient clinics

·Admission of patients to the appropriate units

·External transfer/referrals

Mentorship/Supervision of junior A&E doctors

·Planning and implementation of a CME programme

·Handling consultations

·Coordination of team dynamics and efficiency

Participate in the review, formation and development of policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines.

·Formulation and implementation of patient care protocols/pathways

·Formulation of quality and safety process in patient care

·Participate in discussions with relevant members of the clinical care team to enable better integration of patient care activities.

Handling of patient/client complaints

·Patient education

·Addressing client complaints

Liaise with consultants and various departments.

·Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.

Availability of required support services in the process of treating patients; particularly when referred by other specialists to AKU Hospital..

·Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH.

·Engage nursing and ward staff in ensuring that all treating equipment is functional and available for patient care/treatment.

Participate in the meticulous use of resources to enable patient safety and quality care.

·Work closely with members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilization.

Periodically initiate and participate in clinical research activities, institutional quality improvement and patient safety activities.

·Initiate discussions with consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities.

Perform other duties as may be assigned by department head/clinical director/Chair/manager.

·Participate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

• Master of Medicine Degree

  
  

• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board

  
  

• Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

  
  

• Certificate in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)