Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Aga Khan Hospital
TextInstitution: Aga Khan Health Services
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Sector: Social Development
Region: Eastern Africa
Application Deadline: 17-Jan-2025
The Position
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK), a key institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, seeks a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. AKHK is part of a robust healthcare network in East Africa, including hospitals and outreach facilities. With a commitment to excellence, the hospital has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation, and is advancing toward Joint Commission International Accreditation.
Overall Responsibility
Reporting to the Head of Department, the successful candidate will provide exceptional orthopedic care to both outpatients and inpatients. The role requires active collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and participation in the hospital’s professional development programs.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal trauma using surgical and non-surgical methods.
Manage musculoskeletal tumors in collaboration with oncologists.
Perform joint arthrodesis and joint replacement surgeries.
Conduct arthroscopy procedures and amputations.
Execute limb salvage surgeries.
Provide specialized care in pediatric orthopaedics.
Requirements
Academic: M. Med in Orthopaedic Surgery from a recognized university.
Registration: Must be registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
License: Hold a valid practice license from KMPDC.
Experience: A minimum of two years of work experience in orthopedic surgery.
About the Agency
The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) operates a vast healthcare network, including over 200 health facilities and nine hospitals in East Africa, South Asia, and Central Asia. The institution is a not-for-profit private healthcare provider with a focus on primary and curative medical care, as well as technical support to government healthcare initiatives.
Salary: Competitive compensation and benefits package to attract top talent.
Apply Here:Aga Khan Health Services Job Portal
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Aga Khan Health Services
Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of three AKDN agencies that support activities in health, alongside the Aga Khan Foundation and the Aga Khan University. Together, they provide quality health care to 14 million people annually and work closely on planning, training and resource development. AKHS also works with the Aga Khan Education Services and the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat on the integration of health issues into partnered projects.
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in need, mainly in Asia and Africa, irrespective of their origin, faith, or gender. Our multifaceted development approach aims to help communities and individuals become self-reliant.
