Career Opportunities in Aga Khan Hospital, Kenya

The Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an institution of Aga Khan Health Services, Kenya which is an Agency of Aga Khan Development Network. 

The hospital is part of an integrated health system that includes Hospitals and outreach health centers across East Africa. 

AKHS is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. 

The Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa has attained acknowledgement of its quality service by achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for Medical Laboratory Services and is moving towards Joint Commission International Accreditation. 

The Hospital has also expanded its services to include Oncology Services complete with a Daycare Chemotherapy Centre, Midwifery Antenatal Care and Delivery, One Stop Breast Clinic, Lymphedema Therapy services in our Rehabilitation department and Pediatric Surgical Services. 

We have physical presence in Mtwapa, Nyali, Mombasa CBD center and Changamwe area.
 
The hospital wishes to recruit ideal candidates for the following positions:-
 
1. Catheterization Laboratory Manager
 
Job Summary
  • Ensure and maintain quality and safe clinical nursing practices
  • Participate in quality initiative activities within unit and hospital
  • Manage operational issues and human resource of the unit
Required qualifications, attributes and experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
  • Should be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and also in possession of valid practicing license
  • At least four (4) years’ experience in critical care nursing
  • Prior experience in a similar position will be an added advantage
  • High degree of administrative capability and good leadership skills
  • ATLS and ACLS certification will be an added advantage
2. Front Office Manager
 
Job Summary
  • Responsible for the planning and monitoring of all operations in the front office department in order to maintain smooth running of operations and to ensure customer satisfaction.
Required qualifications, attributes and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration
  • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Front Office / Guest Service management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Advanced customer care skills with ability to train, coach and mentor
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
3. Catheterization Laboratory Nurse
 
Job Summary
  • Ability to identify the complex needs of the critically ill patient and to plan effective interventions
  • Ability to operate the sophisticated monitoring and life support equipment used in critical care
  • Demonstrate high level of expertise and sound scientific knowledge of current practices in critical care.
Required qualifications, attributes and experience
  • Diploma in Community Health Nursing
  • Should be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and also in possession of valid practicing license
  • At least three (3) years working experience in critical care nursing
  • ATLS and ACLS certification will be an added advantage
4. Catheterization Laboratory Technician
 
Job Summary
  • Provision of direct care and an optimum diagnostic service in order to assist in the management of cathlab patients
Required qualifications, attributes and experience
  • Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences
  • Two years working experience in a hospital set up
  • Should be registered and licensed with the Radiation Protection Board
  • Experience in diagnostic imaging will be an advantage
  • Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
Application procedure: 

Only Application letter and CV should be emailed to recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org 

Deadline of submitting application is on 22nd June, 2016. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.