Nephrologist

Join Pharo Health — Building the Future of Specialized Healthcare in Africa

Pharo Health Ethiopia, a portfolio company of Pharo Ventures, is redefining the future of premium healthcare delivery in the Horn of Africa.

We are establishing a state-of-the-art specialty and diagnostic center in Addis Ababa designed to deliver world-class, patient-centered care through advanced medical technology, exceptional clinical talent, and seamless multidisciplinary collaboration.

As an early member of our specialist team, you will have the rare opportunity to help shape a modern healthcare institution from the ground up — one built on clinical excellence, innovation, compassion, and impact.

Our vision extends beyond a single facility. We aim to build a leading healthcare network that expands access to high-quality specialist care across Ethiopia and the wider region.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional, patient-focused Nephrologist to join our growing multidisciplinary clinical team.

The successful candidate will provide expert care in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of kidney diseases and related conditions across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and renal replacement therapy settings.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern, technology-enabled environment alongside highly skilled specialists dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and advancing clinical excellence.

We are looking for a clinician who combines strong medical expertise with professionalism, compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to improving long-term patient outcomes through evidence-based care and innovation.

If you are inspired by the opportunity to make lasting impact while helping build one of the region’s most ambitious healthcare platforms, we would love to hear from you.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Specialist Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

• Assess patients presenting with kidney related disorders and conditions through comprehensive history taking, clinical evaluation, and diagnostic planning.
• Develop differential diagnoses and formulate evidence-based management plans.
• Interpret renal function panels, urinalysis, proteinuria quantification, electrolyte profiles, other laboratory results, renal biopsy results, and imaging findings to guide nephrology decision-making.
• Document clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, progress notes, referral recommendations, and follow-up instructions accurately and promptly in line with nephrology standards.

2. Patient Management and Continuity of Care

• Manage patients across the full spectrum of renal conditions, including CKD progression monitoring, AKI management, renal replacement therapy preparation, and post-transplant care where applicable.
• Prescribe and oversee pharmacological management.
• Coordinate referrals for renal replacement therapy (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis), vascular access planning, transplant evaluation, and multidisciplinary chronic disease support.
• Monitor treatment response, renal function trajectory, proteinuria trends, blood pressure control, and metabolic parameters, adjusting management plans promptly.
• Identify patients requiring escalation of care and liaise promptly with relevant specialists and senior clinicians where appropriate.

3. Clinical Monitoring, Review and Medical Decision-Making

• Review patient progress regularly and modify management plans according to renal function results, clinical response, treatment tolerance, and evolving patient needs.
• Monitor high-risk patients for complications.
• Provide timely escalation, referral, or transfer recommendations when higher levels of care, emergency nephrology intervention, or renal replacement therapy is required.
• Participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary discussions, clinical handovers, and care planning meetings to support optimal outcomes.

4. Patient Safety, Quality of Care and Infection Prevention

• Promote safe, evidence-based nephrology practice in line with institutional protocols, international guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Apply infection prevention and control measures as all times.
• Identify clinical risks, adverse events, and near misses, and take prompt corrective and preventive action in line with governance requirements.
• Support the rational use of nephrotoxic medications, contrast agents, and diagnostic investigations to minimize iatrogenic renal harm.

5. Communication, Documentation and Patient Education

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation, including consultation notes, CKD staging records, renal replacement therapy plans, and long-term management summaries.
• Communicate diagnoses, prognosis, treatment options, renal replacement choices, dietary requirements, and follow-up expectations clearly to patients and their families.
• Provide counselling on fluid and dietary management, medication adherence, cardiovascular risk reduction, and preparation for renal replacement therapy when indicated.
• Ensure effective clinical handovers and timely communication with referring clinicians, dialysis teams, transplant services, and multidisciplinary team members.

6. Leadership, Teamwork and Professional Conduct

• Work collaboratively with internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, endocrinologists, dietitians, vascular surgeons, dialysis nurses, laboratory & radiology professionals and allied health professionals to deliver integrated renal care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, sound ethical judgment, and respect for patient confidentiality always.
• Contribute to mentorship, knowledge sharing, and clinical guidance for junior medical staff where appropriate.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, morbidity and mortality reviews, and continuous professional development activities.

7. Quality Improvement, Clinical Governance and Compliance

• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety reviews to strengthen nephrology service performance and patient outcomes.
• Adhere to national medical regulations, licensing requirements, institutional protocols, and accepted standards of nephrology practice.
• Support the development and implementation of protocols & guidelines including CKD management pathways, AKI protocols, and renal replacement therapy guidelines.
• Contribute to data-driven improvement efforts through accurate reporting, outcome documentation, and clinical incident review when required.

8. Operational and Service Coordination Responsibilities

• Coordinate effectively with laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, vascular surgery, and allied services to ensure timely investigations and treatment decisions.
• Support efficient patient flow by facilitating nephrology consultations, referrals, dialysis coordination, and long-term care scheduling.
• Promote cost-conscious and clinically appropriate use of investigations, medications, and renal replacement therapy resources.
• Assist in renal service development by identifying opportunities to improve patient experience, workflow efficiency, and clinical outcomes.

N.B; Duties may be updated based on service needs, organizational changes, or professional development.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Doctor of Medicine degree with subspecialty training in Nephrology from a recognized institution.
• Valid professional license and registration to practice as a Nephrologist in Ethiopia.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant subspecialty experience in nephrology practice.
• Familiarity with international nephrology guidelines and evidence-based CKD and AKI management protocols.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary renal care.
• Excellent clinical judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capability in complex or end-stage renal disease presentations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with a patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and in a fast-paced, high-standard healthcare environment.
• Experience in quality-accredited healthcare or dialysis-accredited settings will be an added advantage.