The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, (AKUH,N) a premier
tertiary teaching hospital, is fast growing with a network of over 30
multi-site medical centers in East Africa and a state-of-the-art Heart and
Cancer Centre in Nairobi.
Director, Nursing & Clinical Programmes
Reporting to the Chief Nursing and Clinical Programmes Officer,
the Director, Nursing & Clinical Programmes will oversee the Nursing
Services Division and the Surgery; Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health;
Ambulatory and Medicine programmes.
S/he will lead the formulation and implementation of policies
and the preparation of annual capital, operational and staffing budgets of the
Division.
S/he will ensure the effective use of resources for all areas of
responsibility and monitor the quality of services provided against performance
indicators thereby enhancing the provision of quality care to the
patients.
Working closely with the Director, Nursing Practice, the
incumbent will assist in identifying areas of improvement in nursing practice,
initiate systematic studies and implement effective solutions.
Applicants must have an MSc in Nursing, with 8-10 years of
relevant management experience in a Hospital and/or international health
organization. A Doctorate degree (PhD) will be an added advantage.
S/he should be an effective decision maker who promotes a
patient centered approach and has the ability to positively interact with and
influence healthcare practitioners.
Candidates must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Administrative Director, Laboratory
The Administrative Director, Laboratory will be responsible for
the development and application of quality management methods against
performance indicators, within the Laboratory, including practice guidelines
and audits.
The incumbent will work with relevant stakeholders to develop
new services.
S/he will lead the formulation and implementation of policies
and the preparation of annual capital, operational and staffing budgets of the
Laboratory.
S/he will ensure the productive and cost effective utilization
of human, material and capital resources in the provision of various
services.
Applicants must possess an MSc in Medical Laboratory Technology
with 8-10 years of management experience, including a minimum of 5 years as a
Senior Technologist in a busy Laboratory.
Candidates must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory
and Technicians Board.
Programme Administrator, Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health
Reporting to the Director, Nursing Services & Clinical
Programmes, the Programme Administrator, Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health
Programme, will develop, lead and coordinate a highly skilled multidisciplinary
team to deliver quality care to all clients seeking services in the Maternal,
Neonatal and Child Health Programme.
The incumbent will formulate goals and objectives in
collaboration with the Programme Chair to direct programme activities and meet
the hospital’s strategic plan.
S/he will ensure revenue generation through development of new
services, expansion of existing ones and cost containment initiatives.
Working with the Director, Nursing and Clinical Programmes, the
incumbent will prepare annual capital, operational and staffing budgets.
Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree in Medicine, Nursing or
any related field.
S/he should have professional qualification and experience in
Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health with a minimum of 5 years experience in a
similar role.
S/he should have strong managerial, analytical and
administrative skills.
Manager, Diagnostic Imaging Services
The Manager, Diagnostic Imaging Services, will be responsible
for the operations of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Department, including
human resources management, equipment selection & utilization,
implementation of a quality assurance program, monitoring of vendor performance
and the development of exceptional customer service strategies.
Applicants must have a Degree in Business Management or related
field with 5 years’ experience in leadership preferably in a healthcare
environment.
A Degree/Diploma in radiology/imaging technology will be an
asset.
Applicants for all the above positions should be computer
literate with excellent communication and customer service skills.
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 18 January 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.