Internal Medicine Specialist
Aga Khan Health Services

The position

POSITION SUMMARY
The Internal Medicine Specialist, Aga Khan Mwanza Hospital is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, specialising in management of complex medical conditions and coordination of care with other medical specialties. He/ she provides high-quality medical care to patients, utilizing the latest medical techniques and technologies, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. Reporting to the Clinical Head, Mwanza Cluster

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide quality care mainly for adult patients with diseases and problems associated with the internal organ system.
Provide consultations for patients, discuss their symptoms and general health concerns.
Analyse records, test results and make diagnosis of medical conditions of patients.
Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Monitoring patients progress and making necessary modifications to treatment plans based on patient’s progress.
Providing long term comprehensive care in managing chronic illnesses.
Advise patients on preventative healthcare and lifestyle changes.
Reporting specified contagious and notifiable diseases to specified government health authorities.
Collect, record and maintain patient’s information including medical history and reports.
Referring patients to other medical specialists when necessary.
Train and mentor junior Doctors to be able to independently manage patients to a high level of competence.
Comply with Safe Care Standards in maintaining quality care for patients.
Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and support staff to provide comprehensive and patient-centred care.

The requirements

Minimum Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Must have valid Full Registration.
Must have valid practicing License
Minimum of 3 years’ experience post qualification ‘experience working in a similar role.

SectorSocial Development
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……

RegionEastern Africa
Location

Tanzania

SalarySalary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires

01-Apr-2025

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