Sep 4, Aga Khan Health Services Senior Instructor/ Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology Jobs in Tanzania

Introduction

Aga Khan University, a private, self-governing international university chartered in Pakistan in 1983, is a role model for academic, research and service programmes in health and higher education in the developing world. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, United Kingdom and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.

The Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST); an institution of The Aga Khan Development Network, completed a major phase II expansion of the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam in 2018.

This expansion aimed at improving the Hospital’s quality of facilities and infrastructure to become an ultramodern 170 bed facility to increase its capacity as a provider of high-quality medical care leading to a tertiary care, referral and teaching hospital.

The Phase II development focused on expanding key clinical services including a comprehensive cardiology programme, oncology services and neurosciences, as well as the expansion of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Diagnostic Imaging, Critical Care and Women and Child Health programmes.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head, Oncology Department, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating cancer patients using radiation therapy in collaboration with other medical professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. You will be expected to be an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team, participating in quality improvement activities including continuing medical education, research and professional development programs in the Hospital. Additionally, you will be responsible to:

diagnose patients with cancer and develop a radiation therapy plan based on the patient’s individual needs

administer radiation therapy treatments to patients in accordance with the prescribed plan

monitor patients’ responses to therapy and adjust plans as necessary

provide patient education on radiation therapy and its effects

maintain accurate patient records and document all treatments

monitor and evaluate patient outcomes and success of treatments

collaborate with other medical professionals as needed

communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, treatment options, and post-operative care plans

actively involve in teaching and learning postgraduate general surgery residents, interns and organize and actively participate in various clinical and academic activities

train, mentor junior specialists and supervise postgraduate residents to be able to independently manage surgical problems and surgical oncology operations to a high level of competence

work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and support staff to provide comprehensive and patient-centered care

develop and implement quality cancer care projects and comply with jcia patient safety standards in maintaining quality surgical care.

Requirements

You should have:

a Bachelors Degree in Medicine and/or Bachelors of Surgery or equivalent

a Masters of Medicine in Radiation Oncology from a recognized Institution Super Specialty Training or Fellowship qualification or Board certified in Radiation Oncology

a valid practicing License

at least 5 years post qualification ‘experience working in a similar role as Radiation Oncologist with proven experience in performing a variety of radiation oncology procedures.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Aga Khan Health Services Senior Instructor/ Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology Jobs in Tanzania

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