Other · Full-time
Direct employerFull Time Faculty - Orthopaedic, Department of Surgery
NairobiNot stated · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 23 Oct 2026

About this role
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Role overview
Aga Khan University in Nairobi is hiring a full-time Orthopaedic Surgeon faculty member for their Department of Surgery. This role suits experienced orthopaedic specialists who have clinical, teaching, and research experience and are interested in contributing to education and patient care.
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What you will do
- Coordinate and monitor high quality educational programmes in orthopaedics.
- Provide clinical services including admitting, consulting, diagnosing, and treating orthopaedic patients.
- Order tests and radiology, and consult with sub-specialists as needed for patient care.
- Attend to emergency orthopaedic cases and provide inpatient and outpatient services including on-call duties.
- Educate patients on informed consent, wellness prevention, and early detection.
- Prepare and deliver regular clinical teaching activities.
- Assist residents with rotations, implement and monitor educational programmes, and support formative assessments.
- Promote and facilitate research among residents and fellows, and participate in scholarly educational and clinical research.
- Participate in reviewing and developing policies and procedures to improve patient healthcare and best practice guidelines.
Requirements
- Hold a Master of Medicine degree or its equivalent.
- Be registered or eligible for registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Council as a specialist.
- Have completed a Fellowship programme in Orthopaedics.
- Have at least 2 years of clinical experience with teaching and research experience.
- Hold at least the academic rank of Senior Instructor.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability in a multi-disciplinary team.
How to apply
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