Chairman Emergency Medicine- Nairobi, Kenya

Agha Khan University Hospital, Karachi                     

Qualification:

• MBChB or equivalent degree in the relevant field, and post-graduate degree in Emergency Medicine.
• Shall be a recognized specialist in Emergency Medicine or possess a PhD over and above a master’s degree.

Experience:

• Experience as a successful administrative leader at an academic institution and should have served as a division chief, vice chair, or chair who has developed academic leaders, mentored and developed junior faculty, and identified and recruited diverse students, trainees, staff and faculty
• Experience of expanding and fostering strong clinical programs and leading complex clinical programs focused on access, high quality, and outstanding patient satisfaction 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Administration: Lead the development and enhancement of departmental clinical, educational, and research activities, in accordance with the visions and plans of the University, the Medical College and the Aga Khan University Hospital. Responsible for all aspects of departmental administration, including space, finances, support and mentoring of faculty and trainees, clinical activities, and other activities.
• Administratively responsible for both faculty and non-faculty staff in the department. Develop long range strategic plans and directions which support the mission of the faculty and the University.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports including annual report to the Dean concerning the achievements and challenges of the department. Responsible for annual departmental budget proposal for consideration by the University; shall ascertain the financial needs of the department, seek fiscal support and be responsible for the preparation of the annual budget. 
• Responsible for the expenditure of funds made available to the department. Education: Development of academic and clinical plans for the faculty and present the plans to the Dean after consultation with the Chief of Staff of the hospital and ensure delivery of the same. Provide leadership in relation to curriculum planning, development, and innovation at the undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education levels. Human Resource: Responsible for the performance of faculty and staff in the principal areas of academic endeavors and the status of each of the hospital units that is under the jurisdiction of the department. Responsible for annual performance evaluation of all faculty and staff and responsible for managing all faculty appointments, re-appointments, promotions and exits according to Aga Khan University’s Policies and Procedures. Supervise procedures for recruiting, interviewing and appointing new faculty members and for the department’s adherence to the principles and process of Aga Khan University. Clinical Service: Ensure the development and application of quality management methods within the department, including establishing practice guidelines and audits. Establish effective risk management principles and a patient satisfaction feedback evaluation system. Research: Oversee the safe and efficient conduct of research by faculty members within the department. Ensure research undertaken by faculty members meet the ethical and professional standards set by the department and the University.