The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu Jobs in Kenya

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. 

The hospital is part of a network of health facilities in East Africa which include: Clinics, Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa, Aga Khan Hospital Dar es salaam and Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi. 

It provides medical care to the population of western Kenya region and works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex cases.

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, ISO 15189:2007 accreditation for laboratory services and is moving towards Joint Commission International Accreditation. 

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has also expanded its services to Kisii, Kakamega, Busia, Kisumu, Bungoma, Kericho and Kitale Counties. 

It is now expanding its services in Homa – Bay County and is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Internal Auditor
 

Overall Responsibility: The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, as well as assisting with other matters and projects.

Key Result Areas

• Participate in the formulation and implementation of internal audit plans
• Conduct risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established/required timelines
• Plan and conduct audits to ensure compliance with the company policies and standards
• Assist in ensuring efficient use of institution’s resources.
• Determine scope of review in conjunction with the Board Audit Committee.
• Review the suitability of internal control design and recommend areas for improvement
• Develop and ensure implementation of internal checks and controls.
• Carry out audit assignments as required by the Audit Committee.
• Communicate findings and share audit report with senior leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) or equivalent from a recognized University plus CPA (K).
• CISA qualification will be an added advantage.
• ICPAK membership
• Computer literacy with knowledge of standard computer applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability

Security Officer
 

Overall Responsibility

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining safe and secure environment for company property, clients and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall safety and security of the hospital guests, colleagues and hospital premises
• Ensure that any violations to law or hospital policy is investigated and reported
• Correct and report any fire hazards or health and safety hazards
• Report and investigate occurrences of accidents, complaints, criminal activity, and crisis situations
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points, permitting entry.
• Conduct regular floor patrols and monitor surveillance equipment.
• Supervise contracted guards
• Conduct departmental key control audits and maintain key control records
• Assist guests regarding hospital facilities in an informative and helpful way
• Prepare and carry out periodic safety audits.
• Lead investigations and reporting on any possible breaches of security.
• Reviewing and preparation of security reports/records.

Requirements

• KCSE ‘C’ grade or above
• Basic security training from a recognized security firm and/or institution with experience in CCTV operations
• Excellent skills in fire management and first aid
• Excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Good interpersonal relations, leadership and organizational skills.
• Expertise in effective use of VHF Radios.
• Proven track record in executing a security plan
• At least five years working experience in a similar position
• Excellent skills in MS Office

Nurse in Charge - Maternity
 

Overall Responsibility: The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of professional nursing care by planning, organizing, and controlling nursing care services in the Maternity & MCH department while ensuring consistent provision of efficient and ethical care to achieve quality nursing care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care delivery.
• Maintains orderly flow of admissions and discharges.
• Perform regular rounds within the unit to ensure smooth operations
• Assesses patient care needs and monitors patient satisfaction.
• Addresses and resolves patient complaints in timely manner
• Ensure adequate stocks are ordered; monitor usage, analyze variances and initiate corrective actions for variances identified.
• Identify staff training needs as well as organize for Continuous Nursing Education.
• Participate in the Nursing Quality improvement activities and institutional quality activities.
• Organize and hold regular departmental meetings to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and team work
• Supervise staff in the unit and ensure adequate scheduling for shift covrage.
• Evaluates staff performance on an ongoing basis and completes staff performance appraisals in a timely manner

Requirements

• KRCHN or KRN/M
• Bsc Nursing will be an added advantage.
• BLS / ACLS/ ALSO certificate and other unit specific certification requirements.
• At least three years working experience in nursing practice and administration in a Maternity department.
• Valid Kenyan nursing practice licence.
• Working knowledge of a Hospital Management Information System.
• Excellent PR and Communication skills.

Pharmacy Manager
 

Overall Responsibility
 

Reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, the successful candidate will manage and control the functions in the Pharmacy to ensure smooth and efficient running of the department.

Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmacy or above.
• At least three years working experience, two of which should be in a supervisory capacity in a busy hospital pharmacy.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience in Inventory Management will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of quality management programs.
• Excellent PR and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of a Hospital Management Information System.

Senior House Officer (Resident Medical Officer)
 

1 Position Migori and 1 Position Nyamira
 

Overall Responsibility
 

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing consultations and quality clinical judgment to patients in Ambulatory and Emergency Medicine.

Requirements

• MBBS from a recognized University
• At least one- year working experience
• Must be Registered /Licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Competency in emergency procedures e.g. ACLS, ATLS etc will be an added advantage.
• Excellent PR and communication skills.

Nurse
 

1 Position Migori and 1 Position Nyamira
 

Overall Responsibility
 

Provide quality nursing services including performing necessary procedures at the Medical Centre in.
 

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (KRCHN) or above from an accredited School of Nursing.
• At least one year experience in a Medical/Surgical setting in a busy medical institution.
• Valid Kenyan nursing practice license.
• Excellent PR and communication skills.

Pharmaceutical Technologist
 

1 Position Migori and 1 Position Nyamira
 

Overall Responsibilities
 

To provide quality Pharmacy services. 

He/she will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the Medical Centre.

Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from KMTC or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered and licensed by the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• At least one year working experience in a busy pharmacy.
• At least one year experience in inventory control and management.
• Knowledge of computer packages will be an added advantage.

Laboratory Technologist
 

1 Position Migori and 1 Position Nyamira
 

Overall Responsibilities

The successful candidate will prepare documentation, maintain sample processing records and ensure timely performance of laboratory investigations and dispatch of results. 

He/she will maintain relevant equipment in terms of calibration and alignment and will be expected to comply with relevant policies and procedures including but not limited to those related to safety and infection control at the Medical Center.

Requirements

• Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or above
• Minimum five years working experience in a busy medical laboratory
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures
• Knowledge and experience in haematology, serology and quality control.
• Ability to write and review SOP’s
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Knowledge and experience in ISO 15189 Standard is desirable
• Ability to work in other laboratory sections whenever he/she is required
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board with a current practice license is mandatory

Applications including detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, current and expected salary details should be forwarded by 26th March, 2014 to:

The Human Resources Department
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100, 

Kisumu

E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org

Hospital Credit Controller Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client in the health sector is seeking to recruit a Hospital Credit Controller to join their team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Positively impact cash flow and working capital by ensuring the accurate and timely processing and payments of accounts receivable.
• Ensure that all credit control responsibilities and duties are carried out accurately and within set time limits, whilst providing a first class service to all customers.
• Managing credit control and debt management activities including supervising a team of credit control operators
• Maximizing cash collection across the board.
• Cash allocation and reconciliation
• Rectification of previously mismanaged accounts
• Problem solving and timely decision making
• Meeting monthly and yearly targets
• Daily management of debts and collections
• Full accountability of all allocated accounts

Qualifications

• B com Degree – Accounting Option
• CPA 2
• Credit Management Certificate – will be an added advantage
• 3 – 4 years in a hospital environment (MUST)
• Have good interpersonal skills
• MUST have experience in in–patient services and individual clients.

If qualified kindly send CV and application letter to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Hospital Credit Controller’ on the subject line by 20th December, 2013.

DO NOT attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

AIC Kijabe Hospital Jobs in Kenya 2013

AIC Kijabe Hospital is a leading Christian faith based level 5 hospital in Kenya. 

We wish to recruit for the following positions.  

Applicants must be born again Christians.
 

Position: Admission / Bed Coordinator

Purpose: To glorify God through the optimal utilization of the hospital's bed capacity and facilitation of the patient admission process.

Duties & Responsibilities

Witness:  Be a witness of Jesus Christ to patients and families and a disciple of staff to the glory of God.

Bed Management:  

• Maintain a constant and current knowledge of the hospitals bed status and distribute this information to stakeholders on a regular basis (10am, 4pm Monday to Friday).
• Through liaison with the wards, outpatient department and theatre heads of department (HOD) be aware of required admissions over the next 48 hours as well as likely discharges.
• Ensure beds are prioritized and distributed to patients as per the hospital policy.
• Liaise with ward in-charges and medical staff to ensure discharges are completed in a timely fashion each morning (before 11am).
• Proactively coordinate with the finance & social work teams to ensure discharges are not delayed due to financial issues.
• Ensure appropriate handover to and from the night coverage nurse on a daily basis.

Patient Admissions:

• Be responsible for receiving phone calls from all elective patients 24 hours prior to booked admissions to confirm bed availability.
• Co-ordinate with Theatre and Surgery HODs if elective surgery requires cancellation/restructuring.
• Guide elective patients through the hospitals admission process

Additional Responsibilities

• Be willing to take on other relevant tasks as deemed appropriate by the Deputy Nursing Director

Qualifications and personal attributes

• Diploma in Business management (degree is preferred)
• Certificate in Computer studies
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili (Somali in addition would be an asset)
• Self-driven with evidence of prior initiative
• Able to work effectively with minimum supervision.
• Experience in Health Care essential

Position: Electrical Supervisor

Main Purpose: To plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the electrical department workforce ensuring a safe and efficient operation, while observing the required regulations and setting priorities in a changing environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and support to the electrical department by improving the performance of the crew (reworking, planning, scope, quality of work, clean up, clearly defining new expectations).
• Provide direction for repair, inspection, modifications, commissioning and testing of electrical systems of relevant equipment within the hospital, its environs and satellite clinics.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specification and local codes.
• To attend review meetings related to electrical systems, give input and review detail engineering packages of Capital projects and any electrical design changes.
• To liaise with departmental staff, client departments, contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate.
• To ensure that materials, equipment and plant detailed in specifications and drawings for construction or improvement work are procured in accordance with Kijabe Hospital procurement policies.
• To assist in the development of appropriate work orders and IT systems (Hospital AMS) necessary for control and monitoring of resources.
• Perform hands on statutory, preventative and corrective maintenance of the LV and HV electrical systems.
• Supervision of electrical department staff and electrical contractors to ensure standard of their work is acceptable and  in compliance with recognized safety practices  
• Assist in the development and implementation of Statutory, Preventative and Corrective maintenance programs.
• Maintain records and documentation for systems, including schematic diagrams, meter readings, device details and cabling.  
• To liaise with education department in matters relating to the development of training courses for electrical department staff.
• To attend Engineering & Facilities departmental meetings, preparing and presenting reports and budgets as necessary.  

Skills required

• Ability to multitask and innovate
• Conversant with engineering drawings and schematics
• Computer proficiency and use of CAD software
• Good communication skills
• Be a team player and able to coordinate with other departments  
• Ability to organize and lead a team
• Good and proven administrative skills
• Sound knowledge of international codes and standards

Desired Qualifications

• A diploma in electrical engineering, higher national Diploma or equivalent
• Must be born again Christian
• Sound and demonstrable know of good electrical engineering practice
• At least 5 years relevant experience in a supervisory position
• Experience in mechatronics will be an added advantage

Position: Medical Health Records in Charge 

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to bring Glory to God by managing records services and other assignments with Clinical Support Services as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

Leadership and Supervision

• Lead and manage the records team, ensuring motivation of the team, building and encouraging teamwork.
• Ensuring proper coverage, impartial allocation of duties, ensuring completion of assigned daily duties.
• Develop team-building programme and organize continuing education.
• Supervision of work ensuring quality standards of service are met and maintained.
• Appraise each of the staff on an annual basis.
• Facilitate the records GBC to set and periodically evaluate annual departmental goals.  
• Coordinating and liaise with other hospital Departmental heads e.g. OPD, wards in charges  in relation to services given to patients
• Interview and orientate new records staff members Organizing departmental meetings when necessary as well as attending all clinical support services and heads of departments meetings.
• Ensuring the departments and patient’s records are kept properly and confidencialy where applicable.
• Ensure that all staff have reported to each shift, have full uniform and maintaining the staff punctuality
• Chair the department meetings and resolve department conflicts and issues arising
• Ensuring the records equipment is in a functional state and are cleaned daily.
• Ensuring continuous availability of records consumables/supplies
• Preparing duty schedules for the staff in records department before 28th of every month.

Administration:

• Prepare and manage the records budget.
• Develop, review and regularly update procedure manual for the records department.
• Review with the medical staff and update regularly the Kijabe Hospital Medical Records.
• Provide daily, monthly and annual report to the entire Kijabe hospital higher authorities as needed.
• Ensure that GOK registers are filled in the relevant departments
• Sign and send births, death notifications to the District registrar of births and deaths.
• Implement Kijabe hospital polices within the department
• Perform any reasonable work related duties as may be assigned by the Nursing director in liaison with the OPD manager.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

• Diploma in Medical records from K.M.T.C or equivalent with at least one year of experience
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Coding and indexing skills
• Communication ski
• Leadership and management experience

Send your application letter and CV and state how your experience matches the specifications via Email: recruit.kijabe@gmail.com on or before 19th October 2013

Nairobi Hospital Jobs in Kenya 2013

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, are results oriented and committed to continual improvement. 

The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively add value to a wide range of professionals and shape best practice.

Senior Registrars

Ref: HRD/SR/09/13
 

Opportunities are available in the specialisations of Internal Medicine, Obstetrics / Gynaecology, Radiology and Pathology. 

These are competitive full time positions and the successful candidates will be responsible for managing cases in their respective disciplines leading to specialist recognition by Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board. 

Cross cutting duties include:

• Patient evaluation.
• Undertaking clinical procedures and examinations.
• Carrying out ward rounds with Consultants.
• Enhancing evidence based practice.
• Championing continuous quality improvement in clinical practise and service delivery.
• Participating in research, developing clinical protocols and facilitating CME.
• Mentoring medical officers and medical students in the clinics and wards.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Masters of Medicine in any of the listed specialist areas.
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Possess professional indemnity.
• Sound diagnostic skills and judgment.
• Detail orientated.
• Good interpersonal relations.

Laundry Manager

Ref: HRD/LM /09/13
 

Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Providing leadership to the Laundry Department.
• Ensuring efficient and cost effective operations in the provision of clean safe high quality linen.
• Liaising with user departments for acquisition and maintenance of optimal stock levels.
• Formulating and implement the linen control systems.
• Overseeing the department’s budgeting, purchasing and inventory control.
• Coordinating equipment PPM, servicing and repairs.
• Championing continual improvement in service delivery and departmental quality systems programs.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry – Kenya Utalii College.
• Degree in business administration will be an added advantage.
• 7 years experience in a busy institutional laundry 4 of which should be in a supervisory role.

Human Resources Officer

Ref: HRD/HRO/09/13
 

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the successful candidate will be the HR Business Partner for the assigned division. 

Particular responsibilities include:

• Participating in developing actively in implementing all strategic and operational aspects of the HR Cycle across the Hospital. Providing advisory services to line managers on human capital issues e.g. staffing levels, recruitment, deployment, discipline, performance management, training and development, legislative and policy requirements.
• Providing guidance, counselling and advisory support to staff.
• Enabling effective grievance handling and dispute resolution.
• Participating in implementation of training and development programs.
• Working with line managers across the business disciplines to implement change management  programs.
• Fostering harmonious employee and industrial relations.
• Ensuring the all HR related costs for assigned divisions are within budget.
• Maintaining up to date staff records.
• Facilitating continual improvement of the Hospital’s HR policies and practices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree.
• Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management.
• Good knowledge of labour laws.
• At least 4 years solid generalist experience in a busy Human Resources Department.
• Effective advisory skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Member of IHRM.

Maintenance Supervisors

Ref: HRD/MS/09/13
 

Reporting to the Assistant Engineer – Plant, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Ensuring that all building structures, services, plant and machinery within the hospital are in a proper state to deliver safe and optimal output.
• Implementing effective planned preventative maintenance.
• Carrying out routine inspections to identify repair and maintenance needs
• Coordinating daily checklist updates to facilitate timely repairs and maintenance.
• Ensuring that work delivered by contracted external parties conforms to the required standards.
• Processing job requests to completion.
• Providing baseline data for weekly reports.
• Ensuring that the materials being received in the department is of the expected quality.
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring timely order for consumables.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/ Building and Civil Services Engineering.
• At least three (3) years relevant working experience.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Effective analytical problem solving skills.
• Good communication and report writing skills.

Credit Officers

Ref: HRD/CO/09/12
 

Reporting to the Credit Controller, the successful candidates will participate in ensuring effective debt management for local and international 3rd party providers of various health schemes. Particular responsibilities include the following:-

• Coordinating debt administration and collection according to ledger allocation and set targets.
• Monitoring and taking appropriate action on accounts that have surpassed their limits.
• Ensuring timely discussion of status of accounts with corporate clients.
• Preparing and submitting specific provisions for doubtful debts.
• Preparing periodic write off schedules.
• Ensuring that all payments received are supported by accurate and complete supporting documents.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree.
• CPA II or its equivalent.
• Certificate in Credit Management.
• 3 years experience in a busy credit department preferably in a service industry.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Corporate Schemes Assistant

Ref: HRD/CSA/09/13
 

Reporting to the Corporate Schemes Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Ensuring efficient and timely delivery of service to third-party clients and that third party support is available at the service points.
• Providing information to external and internal customers.
• Ensuring proper record keeping and maintaining an effective document handling system for the schemes
• Updating corporate schemes individual staff listing database.
• Arranging proper credit facilities, including renewals and terminations of accounts as they fall due.
• Identifying and solving problems affecting the third party clients to their satisfaction.
• Assisting third party patients who may need administrative assistance.
• Vetting and maintaining record of returns from corporate clients to confirm actual account status.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Business Administration
• Degree will be an added advantage
• Computer literate
• Minimum 1 year experience in a busy credit department preferably in the service industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Theatre Technicians

Ref: HRD/TT/09/13
 

Reporting to the Charge Nurse Theatres, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Cleaning the operating rooms and equipment.
• Preparing theatre machines for surgery.
• Availing the necessary accessories for operations.
• Assisting in positioning patients before, during and after surgery.
• Ensuring that the operative lights, air conditioners and related items are regulated and in good working condition.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Anaesthetic Theatre Technician Certificate.
• Two years theatre experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference. 

Include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees to:
 

The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00100 

or recruitment@nbihosp.org

To be received not later than 3rd October 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A.I.C Kijabe Hospital NMC Project Coordinator Job in Kenya

A.I.C Kijabe Hospital

Job Title: NMC Project Coordinator

1 Position

Main Duties and Responsibilities
 

Responsible for oversight of logistics and administrative aspects of the program.
 

Participates in AR-K leadership and technical meetings/C.M.Es
 

Provides oversight of spending against budget and ensures hospitals have sufficient advances to continue scheduling programs activities and patient services.
 

Ensures quality assurance mechanisms are in place  and in-house participatory approach takes place, across departments and services (community, CCC, lab, pharmacy, M&E)
 

Main point of communication between the health facility and CHAK staff. 
 

Responsible for overall project reporting both financial and programmatic to CHAK, management team and the management board when necessary.
 

Ensures that there are enough staffs in the CCC and advices the donor on the same
 

Responsible for organising review of staff performance against job descriptions according to the health facility protocols. In some cases, developing new job descriptions.
 

He/she monitors the project performance on art, mortality rates, lost to follow up etc against targets, with a focus on providing all clients long term durable therapy.
 

Responsible for ensuring staff development within the program, including liaising with the medical director, matron and other clinic leaders for profession development opportunities for CCC staff. 

Communicating with aids relief mentorship needs of CCC staff by CHAK technical advisors.
 

Leads team in development of program work plan, and oversees-K staff daily activities to ensure that work plan is followed.
 

He/she implements all program activities and writes reports on the same.
 

Monitors the projects constraints in order to act where necessary.
 

He/she act as the link between the hospital and the donor and is responsible to both.
 

Coordinates the team efforts with other units and the organisation in general.
 

Interacts and negotiate with the interested parties in the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum KCSE/KEC certificate
• A diploma/degree in Nursing or its equivalent.
• Diploma in Project Management is an added advantage
• Experience in the HIV/aids management
• Experience in management and administration in a busy health facility or project
• A team player.
• Have good communication skills

Send your application letter and CV and state how your experience matches the specifications via Email: recruit.kh@kijabe.net  on or before 13th Sep 2013