The Nairobi Hospital
Opened in 1954, The Nairobi Hospital has excelled in medical expertise and services provision, and has deservedly earned recognition throughout East Africa and beyond as an advanced diagnostic, treatment and referral centre.
The Nairobi Hospital is on the cusp
of an exciting yet challenging expansion program.
The ongoing development of several
specialist centres, expansion to multiple locations across Kenya, and the
transformation of their School of Nursing to a fully-fledged College of Health
Sciences, has created exciting opportunities.
Finance Director
Reporting to the Chief Executive
Officer, the Finance Director will provide strategic leadership in business and
financial planning, monitoring, management and reporting.
S/he will also be responsible for the
development of policies, systems, and processes that would safeguard the
financial resources of the institution, and lead to the attainment of
organizational goals and objectives.
The successful candidate should possess a minimum of 15 years related work experience, including executive level management of at least 5 years.
S/he should hold a Bachelors degree
in Business Administration or related discipline and full professional
qualifications in CPA (K), ACCA, ACA or any other recognized professional
accounting qualification.
Ultrasonographers
Ref: HRD/ULTS/08/14
Reporting to the
Chief Radiographer, the successful candidates will be responsible for the
following amongst others:
- Performing ultrasound examinations.
- Performing routine and special examinations.
- Producing reports for ultrasounds performed.
- Effective use of picture archiving &
radiological information systems.
- Maintaining equipment, accessories and stock
logs.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Higher National Diploma in Ultrasonography.
- Registration with Radiation Protection Board.
- Valid practice licence.
- Two (2) years’ work experience.
- Computer literate.
- Detail oriented.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Radiographers
Ref: HRD/RPR/08/14
Reporting to the Chief Radiographer,
the successful applicants will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Performing radiological procedures.
- Producing images of high diagnostic quality.
- Assisting with diagnostic imaging services in
Theatres.
- Providing services in the Catheterisation
Laboratory.
- Effective use of picture archiving &
radiological information systems.
- Maintaining equipment, accessories and stock
logs.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Registration with Radiation Protection Board.
- Valid practice licence.
- One (1) year work experience.
- Computer literate.
- Detail oriented.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Theatre Technicians
Ref: HRD/TT/08/14
Reporting to the Charge Nurse – Theatres, the successful candidates will be responsible for the
following amongst others:
- Ensuring the relevant operating accessories are
availed before and during operations.
- Preparing theatre machines for surgery.
- Cleaning the operating rooms and maintaining
infection control standards.
- Assisting in positioning patients before,
during and after surgery.
- Ensuring that the operative lights and air
conditioners are regulated and in good working order.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- Certified Anaesthetic Theatre Technician.
- Two (2) years theatre experience.
- Good communication skills.
Lecturer, Emergency Nursing
Reporting to the Principal,
School of Nursing, the successful candidate will be responsible for the
following amongst others:-
- Providing quality instruction and integration
of emergency nursing theory and practice.
- Participating in curriculum development and
review.
- Organising lesson plans and teaching
resources.
- Setting, moderating, administering and marking
examinations.
- Supervising students in both classroom and
clinical setup.
- Providing guidance and counselling to
students.
- Contributing to research, publication and
professional conferences and workshops.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Diploma in
Advanced Nursing, KRN or KRCHN.
- Higher National Diploma or equivalent in
Emergency Nursing is mandatory.
- Five (5) years’ work experience, two (2) of
them should have been in teaching.
- Excellent instruction skills.
- Good mentoring and counselling skills.
Systems Auditor
Ref: HRD/IA/08/14
Reporting to the
Internal Audit Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for the
following amongst others:
- Carrying out routine and special systems
audits.
- Evaluating information system processes for
efficiency, completeness and accuracy.
- Analyzing information systems and business
protocols to ensure they are in tandem with each other.
- Ensuring acquisition, deployment and disposal
of hardware and software are done in accordance with policy.
- Reviewing and providing assurance on IS
security.
- Monitoring and evaluating utility of ICT
facilities within the hospital.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Degree in information systems, business or
equivalent.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor.
- Knowledge of Computer Assisted Audit
Techniques (CAATs)
- Two (2) years relevant experience.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and report writing
skills.
Senior Registrars – Medicine
Ref: HRD/SRS/08/14
Reporting to the
Inpatient Services Coordinator, the successful candidates will be responsible
for managing cases in a program leading to specialist recognition by Kenya
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Specific duties include:-
- Patient evaluation.
- Making decisions regarding immediate
management and further referrals.
- Referring patients to appropriate
sub–specialists as may be required by the primary doctor.
- Undertaking clinical procedures and
examinations.
- Conducting ward rounds.
- Championing evidence based practice, continual
improvement and clinical research.
- Carrying out on the job training and
mentorship of Medical Officers.
- Facilitating Continual Medical Education
sessions.
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience
- Masters in Medicine.
- Registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners
and Dentist Board.
- Posses professional indemnity.
- Sound diagnostic skills and judgement.
- Detail oriented.
- Good interpersonal relations.
Chief Accountant
Ref: HRD/CA/08/14
Reporting to the Finance Director,
the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Central Accounts
function of the Hospital.
Specific duties
include:-
- Providing accurate and timely management
accounting reports and business performance data.
- Coordinating the preparation of accurate and
up-to date financial and management accounting information to facilitate
decision making.
- Establishing and maintaining effective
internal control systems and procedures.
- Maintaining robust cash handling and banking
procedures.
- Designing and implementing effective systems
of monitoring performance against budget.
- Identifying significant budget variances and
possible remedial action.
- Producing divisional and corporate forecasts
for income and expenditure on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Providing relevant and timely monthly
statements, reports and reconciliations together with appropriate
interpretation and advice for the Senior Management Team.
- Ensuring effective cash flow and treasury management.
- Liaising with the external auditors and
managing the annual audit process.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in
accounting or its equivalent.
- CPA(K) or ACCA.
- Seven (7) years progressive working experience
with at least three (3) at a senior level.
- Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing and
financial and management reporting.
- Proficient in accounting software applications
and use of ERP.
- Experience in auditing would be an added
advantage.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Results and detail oriented.
Technical and Facilities Manager
Ref: HRD/TM/08/14
Reporting to the Operations Director,
the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality and cost
effective execution of defined construction and refurbishment projects and
overseeing facilities management.
Specific duties
include:-
- Providing effective linkages and interface
between the Hospital and contractors on project phases including start-up,
procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning.
- Tracking projects against schedules, budgets
and phase gate review objectives.
- Developing and implementing recovery plans for
off-schedule and unanticipated occurrences.
- Reviewing works and documentation for
compliance with statutory and Hospital standards.
- Day-to-day monitoring and evaluation of
project activities as guided by project work plan and recommending
adjustments as necessary.
- Identifying project scope changes and ensuring
job change notices are submitted and approved before implementation.
- Ensuring health, safety and environmental
requirements are met by contractors.
- Facilities management.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- Degree in Architecture, Quantity Survey,
Construction Engineering, Land Economics or, Building Economics.
- Up to date registration with respective
professional body.
- Seven (7) years’ experience, three (3) which
should have been in a supervisory position.
- Proven track record in managing multiple
and/or complex projects.
- Conscientious.
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills.
- Results oriented
- Effective problem-solving skills.
How to Apply
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference and include your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees to:
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference and include your current remuneration, testimonials and 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 Monday 15th September 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
