Pediatrician, Outreach Clinics at Aga Khan University Hospital

w and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies. Conduct daily ward rounds and monitor patients’ progress on a regular basis. Initiate discussions with patient and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care services. Attend to critical patients in a timely manner. When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially lifesaving emergency medical procedures. Educate patients on wellness prevention and early detection of risk factors for disease (s). Provide materials, resources and referrals to patients, family members/care givers. Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases. Take role of teaching and supervising residents, SHOs and other clinical staff. Engage nursing and ward staff in ensuring that all treating equipment is functional and available for patient care/treatment. Work closely with other members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilization. Teaching, assessment and mentorship of medical school students, interns and residents. Participate in developing and reviewing the syllabus for assigned teaching modules. Participating in Departmental Residency Training Committee (DRTC), examination and other faculty or departmental meetings as may be d