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 which includes Hospitals and Outreach health
facilities across East Africa.
The Hospital’s
laboratory has also achieved, ISO 15189:2007 accreditation The Aga Khan
Hospital, Kisumu has also expanded its services to Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale,
Bungoma, Kericho, Busia and Homa
Bay Counties.
Bay Counties.
The Hospital is
seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Physician
Overall
Responsibilities: To provide quality services to both outpatients and
inpatients. He/she will be expected to be an active member of the health care
team in the hospital and to contribute to the continuing professional
development programmes of the hospital.
Requirements
- M.Med.
in Internal Medicine or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a
recognized institution.
- Must be
Registered/Licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At
least three years post graduate working experience.
- Excellent
PR and communication skills.
Obstetrician / Gynaecologist
Overall
Responsibilities: To provide quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to both
outpatients and inpatients. He/she will be expected to be an active member of
the health care team in the hospital and to contribute to the continuing
professional development programmes of the hospital.
Requirements
- M.Med.
in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or equivalent postgraduate qualification
from a recognized institution.
- Must be
Registered/Licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At
least three years post graduate working experience.
- Knowledge
and interest in Laparoscopy will be an added advantage.
- The
candidate will be required to demonstrate the drive, desire and ability to
enhance the scope of MCH Services to increase access and satisfaction
beyond our customer expectation.
- Excellent
communication skills.
Opthalmologist
Overall Responsibility: The successful
candidate will be expected to competently manage ophthalmology services in the
Hospital in accordance with our quality policy which emphasizes continuous
improvement of service to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Requirements
- M.Med in
Opthalmology or equivalent post graduate qualification from a recognized
institution.
- Must be
Registered/Licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At
least three years post graduate working experience.
- Excellent
communication skills.
Dental Surgeons – Kakamega &
Bungoma Outreach Centres
Overall
Responsibility: The successful
candidate will be expected to competently manage Dental services in the
Hospital in accordance with our quality policy which emphasizes continuous
improvement of service to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor
of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized University.
- Must be
registered / licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At
least two years’ experience after completing internship preferably in a
hospital setting.
- Pleasant
personality, team player.
Radiographers / Sonographers – Kakamega & Bungoma Outreach Centres
Overall
Responsibility: The successful
candidate will provide quality diagnostic services using the most appropriate
radiographic techniques and equipment.
Requirements
- Diploma
in Medical Imaging Sciences or above.
- Higher
Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences (ultrasound).
- Must be
registered and licensed by the Radiation Protection Board of Kenya.
- Minimum
three years working experience in a busy medical institution.
- Excellent
knowledge of techniques in general and specialized Radio diagnostics,
Computed tomography (CT) and Fluoroscopy
- Excellent
computer skills in Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology
Information System (RIS) and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Excellent
PR and communication skills.
- Knowledge
in CR (Computerized Radiography), Mammography and Ultrasonography is a
highly desirable competence.
Nurse in Charge: ICU
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 Intensive Care unit while ensuring consistent provision of
efficient and ethical care to achieve quality nursing care.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise
staff members in the unit. This will include preparing monthly duty Rota
and daily duty allocation to the staff members.
- Ensure
that all policies, procedures, equipment and supplies are in place.
- Perform
daily unit round to include all patient areas, patients’ processes and
equipment in order to provide a safe patient care environment
through the delivery of high quality Nursing Care.
- Identify
staff training needs as well as organize for Continous Nursing Education.
- Organise
and hold regular ward meetings.
- Keep
inventory and maintain stock levels of all equipment and supplies.
Requirements
- KRN/KRCHN
- Higher
Diploma in Critical care Nursing
- Bsc
Nursing will be an added advantage.
- BLS /
ACLS certificate and other unit specific certification requirements.
- At
least three years working experience in nursing practice.
- One
year working experience of ward administration in an Intensive care
facility.
- Valid
Kenyan nursing practice licence.
- Working
knowledge of a Hospital Management Information System.
- Excellent
PR and Communication skills.
Medical Records Manager
Overall Responsibility: Ensure adequate
control, coordination and organization of all activities of medical records in
the hospital and that all the policies and procedures concerning medical
records keeping are developed.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise
staff members in the unit.
- Ensure
that all policies, procedures, equipment and supplies are in place.
- Ensure
that patient records are kept secure according to the hospital policy.
- Coordinate
preparation and submission of medical data and statistics.
- Participate
in inter-departmental meetings and provide required information
- Implement
data storage methods and retrieval systems for patient records
Requirements
- Diploma
in Medical Records or equivalent
- At
least three years working experience in a busy health care facility one of
which should be in supervision
- Excellent
computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
- Familiarity
with medical coding and medical terminology is essential
Applications including detailed curriculum vitae, names and
contacts of three referees, current and expected salary details should be
forwarded by 11th August 2014 to:
Human Resource Manager
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100
Kisumu
E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org