Job Description

Requisition Number 3099BR

About the Agency

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information

Agency Aga Khan Health Services

The position The Medical Oncologist will work as full-time resident specialist with a highly skilled and competent oncology team to ensure the delivery of quality service to oncology patients. S/he will participate in the development of evidence-based protocols for oncology care and in the implementation of a "patient-centered" comprehensive Cancer Program.

In consultation with medical leadership team, physicians and other stakeholders, the position holder will take leadership in developing policies, Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines of the program.

The requirements

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution Postgraduate degree in internal medicine and recognized training in medical oncology from a recognized University Registration and Specialist Recognition as a Medical Oncologist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council Courteous, excellent team player with the ability to get well with a diverse and multi-cultured workforce. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, and to work flexibly and independently with multiple reporting relationships.

Sector Social Development

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