Experience Requirements

PAKISTAN



Paediatric Urology is a fascinating branch of its sister specialities Urology and Paediatric Surgery. It offers a career encompassing a wide range of interests including the reconstruction of complex congenital anomalies, the prenatal diagnosis and management of urinary tract malformations, a range of endocrine and genetically determined disorders together with challenging Oncology quite apart from the special management of stones in this young age group. There are few surgical specialities which offer such an eclectic mix of interests. The Paediatric Urology unit at SLUT has been developing for more than 20 years and offers the full range of diagnostic techniques (including videourodynamics) to support the modern surgical approach to management of these difficult problems. The three consultant staff are supported by Fellows in Paediatric Urology training posts and six residents on rotation taking care of 55 Paediatric urological beds in a dedicated ward alongside the Paediatric Nephrology unit. A brand new 14 storey children's hospital is under construction. There are three levels of entry to gain experience in this rapidly developing field:
The Fellowship in Paediatric Urology This is a formal programme which is documented by logbook recording of activity and regular assessment. A dissertation is required at the end of the 2 1/2 year period and there is an exit exam. The progamme is designed for a person considering a full time career in Paediatric Urology but could also be valuable to an urologist or paediatric surgeon who, by choice or circumstances, has to manage children in a mixed practice. In general, eligible candidates should possess the FCPS in either Urology or Paediatric Surgery. Two posts are available. The Fellowship in Paediatric Stone Management This is a recently inaugurated programme aimed at enhancing the skills of Urologists or Paediatric Surgeons in the management of urinary tract stones in children from infants to teenagers which is such a common problem in Pakistan. It provides experience with all the modern endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques together with open surgery and lithotripsy. A Fellowship certificate will be given after 1 year of
training however for candidates with a Paediatric Surgical background a 6 month introductory period may be appropriate in order to acquire the necessary endoscopic skills. Posts are available on a rolling basis. Medical Officer / RMO in Paediatric Urology There are up to 10 Medical officers serving the Paediatric Urology unit and involved in the day to day care of the in-patients undergoing surgery. In addition there is the opportunity to develop diagnostic skills in the general and specialised outpatient clinics such as prenatal diagnosis. This experience can provide a solid background in Paediatric Urology prior to undergoing higher surgical training. However, for some individuals the opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in a subspeciality area may be attractive and lead directly to a career path in their chosen area of expertise_ Eligibility. MB. BS and completion of at least 1 year of house jobs. Previous experience in any paediatric speciality welcomed. Posts are available on a rolling basis
Candidates may send their detailed CV with recent photograph by mail/e-mail, (not in person) by November 15, 2018. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.
Applications should be sent to: Human Resource Department, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Civil Hospital, Karachi-74200. Tel# (021) 99216024 (Dir), 99215752/2192. e-mail: hrd@siut.org, hrd.siut@gmail.com