Fulltime Faculty, Pulmonology at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Provide pulmonology liaison inpatient services in the hospital as required as well as manage patients in the pulmonology outpatient clinics and provide on call services.
• Educate patients on informed consent, wellness prevention and early detection.
• Take on the role of teaching and supervising residents, Senior House Officers and other clinical staff.
• Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ healthcare to formulate best practice guidelines.
• Participate in case writing and research within the unit.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• have completed an MMed or its equivalent in pulmonology
• be a holder of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent
• have at least one year post-training experience and should be registered by KMPDC as a specialist
• Have valid training in Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS)
• Be able to demonstrate competency and dexterity with all equipment in the hospital environment
• Have good communication skills
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, compassion and respect for diversity and apply ethical principles appropriately