The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, (AKUH,N) a premier
tertiary teaching hospital, is fast growing with a network of over 30 multisite
medical centers in East Africa and a state-of-the-art Heart and Cancer Centre
in Nairobi.
Instructor (Registrar)
The Instructor (Registrar) will be responsible for the effective
management and care of patients. S/he will teach, supervise and provide
leadership to junior doctors in the Accident and Emergency Unit.
S/he will provide emergency support to ensure timely and optimal
delivery of quality patient care.
Applicants should possess a Masters of Medicine Degree or
equivalent and should be registered or eligible for registration with the Kenya
Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board. Previous experience in emergency
medicine practice, ACLS and ATLS certification will be an added
advantage.
Senior House Officer
The Senior House Officer will provide clinical care to patients
S/he will also be expected to work with a team of medical staff to ensure
optimal delivery of quality patient care.
Duty areas include Accident & Emergency, Surgery, Intensive
Care Unit, and Medical Centers in different locations.
Applicants should possess a Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelor of
Surgery (MB ChB) or equivalent. Candidates must have completed internship in
Kenya and should be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and
Dentists Board.
Certification in ACLS, ATLS, and EPLS/PALS will be an added
advantage.
Radiation Therapy Technologist
The Radiation Therapy Technologist will be responsible for
providing accurate, timely and efficient simulation and delivery of prescribed
radiation treatment while maintaining quality patient care and records, and
ensuring proper operation and maintenance of equipment and accessories.
Applicants must possess a Degree or Diploma in Radiation Therapy
or a Diploma in Radiography with a certificate in Radiation Therapy with at
least one (1) year’s working experience in a modern and busy Radiotherapy
Department. Experience working with linear accelerators and CT simulation is
essential.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist will be
responsible for the provision of effective MRI services.
Applicants should have a Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or
equivalent and two (2) years full time working experience on at least a 1.5
Tesla MRI Unit. S/he should have a certificate or post graduate training in
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Medical Laboratory Technologist
The Medical laboratory Technologist will primarily be
responsible for provision of effective, efficient, quality laboratory services.
Applicants for the position must have a Higher Diploma in
Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
S/he must have five (5) years relevant working experience as a
Senior Technologist after their Higher Diploma and must be registered by the
Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technician Board.
Physiotherapist
The Physiotherapist will provide quality physiotherapy services
and assist in improving quality patient care.
Applicants for the above position must have a Bachelor of
Science in Physiotherapy and/or a Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized
institution.
S/he should have two (2) years related experience and excellent
knowledge of treatment techniques, ability to operate and apply electro medical/rehab equipment.
knowledge of treatment techniques, ability to operate and apply electro medical/rehab equipment.
Radiographer
The Radiographer will be responsible for the provision of high
quality imaging services.
Applicants should have a Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences and
some working experience in a busy established Radiology Department.
Ultrasonographer
The Ultra sonographer will be responsible for the provision of
high quality ultrasound imaging services.
Applicants should have a Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences.
They should have a Certificate in Sonography and at least one (1)
year working experience.
Electrical Engineer
The Electrical Engineer will design, develop and maintain
electrical control systems and/or components to required specifications,
focusing on safety, reliability, quality, economy and sustainability.
Applicants should have a Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power
and or Electronics Option) with at least five years’ experience in a similar
position.
Knowledge of technical functioning and maintenance of HV/LV distribution, switchgear and controls, diesel generators, and other HVAC equipment will be an added advantage.
Mechanical Engineer
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible in guiding and
overseeing contract/annual maintenance of day to day operations and maintenance
of plant and equipment in order to enhance maintenance skills.
Applicants for the position should have a Degree in Mechanical
Engineering (Preferably Majors in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) with at
least five years’ experience in a similar position.
HVAC Engineer
The HVAC Engineer will carry out activities relating to HVAC
equipment management involving maintenance, technical inspection, acceptance
testing/handover and third party service supervision.
S/he will advise on spares requirement, pre-purchase technical
appraisal and annual equipment replacement plan.
Applicants should have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering with
at least five years’ experience in a similar position.
S/he should have technical knowledge on HVAC, centralised air
conditioning and refrigeration functioning and maintenance (mechanical,
electrical/electronic experience will be an added advantage).
Applicants for the above three Engineer positions should be
computer literate with excellent communication, analytical and organisational
skills.
S/he must be registered and/or eligible for registration with
the Engineering Board of Kenya.
Instrumentation and Control Technician
The Instrumentation and Control Technician will be responsible
for the operations and maintenance of BMS and power electronics devices to
minimize plant down time and improve uptime to optimize performance and
plant reliability.
plant reliability.
Applicants should have Higher National Diploma in Electrical
Engineering (Electronics, Control System or Mechatronics) with a professional
certificate in BMS and PLC Systems and a minimum of two (2) years’
experience.
A Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and a
minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar position will be an added
advantage.
Manager, Food and Beverage
The Manager, Food & Beverage will be responsible for all
catering services including food and beverage outlets and storage and provision
areas.
S/he will manage the Staff Cafeteria, the food Stores and waste
disposal systems in the Hospital.
Applicants should have a Degree in Hotel Management or related
training and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a busy healthcare facility
/hospitality industry.
Certification in a Business related course will be an added
advantage.
S/he should have strong leadership and financial management
skills.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation with training in HACCP
Management System and the ISO 22000 Quality Management System would be an added
advantage.
Head Chef
The Head Chef will be responsible for efficient and effective
management of the kitchen.
S/he will be responsible for food production, preparation of
menus, receipts and cost cards.
S/he will monitor expenditure, ensure adequate supply of stocks
and facilitate training and orientation of staff.
Applicants should have a Diploma/Certificate in Food Production
with a minimum of four (4) years in a similar position.
S/he should have a good understanding of HACCP Hygiene
Management System and ISO 22000 Quality Management System.
To Apply:
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of
three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates
and testimonials should be sent to the
Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
P. O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi.
or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu
so as to reach not later than 21st November, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
