Medical Specialist
JOB GROUP K4 1 POST
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JOB GROUP K4 1 POST
The Medical Specialist II (Paediatric
Ophthalmology) will be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of
Department and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under
his/her care.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Performing clinical procedures and
making decisions on patients’ management in the area of specialization.
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Conducting regular Ward Rounds.
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Responding to consultations from
other clinical specialties.
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Conducting specialist out-patient
clinics.
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Participating in assessment of
patients as may be required by the Hospital Management.
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Participating in research, teaching
and supervising the performance of both medical
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and non-medical staff as well as
post-graduate students.
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Participating in preparation of
annual budgets for the department.
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Participating in Administrative
activities of the department.
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Participating in delivery of hospital
strategic plan and performance contract.
Qualifications and Experience
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Must have a MB ChB Degree or
equivalent from a recognized university.
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Masters Degree in Medicine (Mmed) in
Ophthalmology from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized
University.
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Fellowship in Paediatric
Ophthalmology will be an added advantage.
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Proven experience of not less than
one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist II.
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Specialist Recognition and retention
Certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board of Kenya.
Medical Specialist
JOB GROUP K4 (1 POST)
The Medical Specialist II, Nuclear
Medicine will be responsible to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department
and will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her
care.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Performing clinical procedures and
making decisions on patients’ management in the area of specialization.
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Conducting regular Ward Rounds.
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Responding to consultations from other
clinical specialties.
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Conducting specialist out-patient
clinics.
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Participating in assessment of
patients as may be required by the Hospital Management.
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Participating in research, teaching
and supervising the performance of both medical
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and non-medical staff as well as
post-graduate students.
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Participating in preparation of
annual budgets for the department.
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Participating in Administrative
activities of the department.
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Participating in delivery of hospital
strategic plan and performance contract.
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Formulation of sustainable Supply
Chain schedules of Radiopharmaceuticals.
Qualifications and Experience
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Masters Degree in Medicine (Mmed) in
Nuclear Medicine or equivalent from a recognized University.
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Proven experience of not less than
one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist II.
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Specialist Recognition and retention
Certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board of Kenya.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
JOB GROUP K
The Medical Laboratory Technologist I
will be responsible to the Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist for the
provision of quality diagnostic medical laboratory services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Recruiting, preparing and bleeding of
blood donors for transfusion services.
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Performing blood grouping.
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Storing blood products according to
their requirements.
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Screening for blood transfusion
infections.
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Collecting and analyzing laboratory
findings and resultant data.
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Processing the specimen according to
specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
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Supervising the disinfection, washing
and sterilization of apparatus.
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Mentoring and coaching trainees on
practical attachment.
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Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory
requisition forms and specimens.
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Preparing clients for collection of
specimens for correctness.
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Receiving, collecting, labelling and
registering of specimens.
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Disaggregating specimens for
processing and analysis.
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Preparing reagents, examining
specimens, writing and recording results.
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Dispatching the results for use in
clinical management
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelors Degree in Medical
Laboratory Sciences from an institution recognized by
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Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians
and Technologists Board.
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Registration Certificate issued by
the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
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A valid practising license from
KMLTTB.
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Certificate of proficiency in
computer operations from a recognized institution.
Registered Clinical Officer
(Ophthalmology)
The Registered Clinical Officer II,
Ophthalmology will be responsible to the Senior Registered Clinical Officer for
the management of clinical services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Planning, examining and conducting
primary health care activities.
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Diagnosing and treating patient’s
ailment in the outpatients/clinics.
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Undertaking clinical work in the
respective areas of deployment.
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Teaching students attached to the
hospital.
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Supervising and counselling staff
engaged on routine patients’ care.
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Giving support and health education
to patients.
Qualification and Experience
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A Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a
recognized institution.
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Must have a Higher Diploma in
Ophthalmology (Cataract Surgery/general Ophthalmology) from a recognized
institution.
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At least three (3) years relevant
experience in a NHIF accredited health facility.
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Be in possession of Kenya Certificate
of Secondary Education (KSCE), mean grade C, with at least C in Biology,
English or Kiswahili and a C- in any other two science subjects.
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Registration with Kenya Clinical
Officers Association/ clinical council of Kenya.
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Must have a valid practicing licence.
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Certificate of proficiency in
computer operations from a recognized institution.
Public Health Officer
JOB GROUP K10 (1 POST)
The Public Health Officer III, will
be responsible to the Senior Public Health Officer for implementation of
sanitation and hygiene standards in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Inspection for preventive maintenance
in the Hospital, hospital sanitation, healthcare and waste management.
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Implementing sanitation and hygiene
standards in the Hospital.
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Mobilising, sensitizing and advising
Hospital peripheral communities on matters related to environmental health.
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Identifying environmental health
issues.
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Implementing vector, vermin and
rodent control measures.
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Implementing integrated mosquito
control strategies.
Qualifications and Experience
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Diploma in either Environmental
Health Science or Public Health Inspection from a recognized institution.
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At least two (2) years progressive
work experience in a large institution.
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A valid Public Health Officers and
Technicians Registration Council Certificate.
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Certificate of proficiency in
computer applications from a recognized institution.
Resource Mobilization Manager
Reporting to the Deputy Director,
Affiliations & Institutional Development, the Resource Mobilization Manager
will be expected to take a leading role in the Hospital resource mobilization
programmes.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Developing and implementing local and
international resource mobilization strategies.
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Identifying a funding base and fundraising
partners and writing funding proposals.
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Building and sustaining a sound
relationship with Government agencies, donors and potential partners.
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Facilitating resource mobilization
programmes within the Hospital.
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Sensitizing the hospital stakeholders
on resources mobilization activities.
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Assisting in mobilising non-financial
resources from private sector entities, individuals and corporate entities.
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Developing a fund generation and
resource mobilisation work plan and constantly follow-up the implementation of
the plan.
Qualification and work experience
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Master’s Degree in Business
Administration, Marketing, Project Management,
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Monitoring & Evaluation and/or
Equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
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Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
from a recognized university.
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Proven work experience of not less
than two (2) years in resource mobilization.
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Additional training in resource
mobilization and/or fundraising will be an added advantage.
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Certificate of proficiency in
computer operations from a recognized institution.
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The position is on a three (3) year
ontract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.
Catering Manager
JOB GROUP K5 (1 POST)
The Catering Manager will be
responsible to the Head of Department, Administration for provision of quality
catering services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Setting performance targets and
ensuring that they are achieved.
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Ensuring availability of adequate
food supplies all the time.
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Organizing and managing of the
Hospital catering services.
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Maintaining catering facilities in
the Hospital.
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Preparing expenditure estimates for
the unit and ensuring proper utilization of the funds allocated.
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Ensuring proper utilization and
maintenance of office equipment and other supplies in the unit.
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Spearheading culture change to
improve the Hospital image.
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Promoting the Hospital Occupational
Health and Safety initiatives.
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Coordinating quality assurance
activities in the unit.
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Preparing reports on the operations
of the unit.
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Effective supervision, training and
development of staff.
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Enforcing regulatory/statutory
requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
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Masters degree in Hospitality
Management, Hotel and Catering Management or Institutional management from a
recognised institution.
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Served in the grade of Deputy
Catering Manager for a minimum period of three (3) years or six (6) years
progressive experience at the level of Senior Cateress in a large organization.
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Senior Management course lasting not
less than four (4) weeks or a Diploma in Catering and Hotel Management or
Institution Management from a recognized institution.
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Member of the Hotel keepers and
Caterers Association.
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Certificate of proficiency in
Computer applications from a recognized institution.
Deputy Chief Medical Engineering
Technologist
JOB GROUP K5 (1 POST)
The Deputy Chief Medical Engineering
Technologist will be responsible to the Chief Medical Engineering for the
efficient management and control of the Biomedical Engineering Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Undertaking health technology
assessments.
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Installing, maintaining and repairing
high technology medical equipment/plant and furniture.
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Supervising installations and
commissioning/decommissioning of high technology medical equipment and plants.
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Supervising medical engineering works
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Preparing planned preventive
maintenance schedule.
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Ensuring quality of medical equipment
in terms of performance and safety.
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Providing specifications on
procurement of appropriate medical equipment.
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Maintaining and disseminating
information on medical engineering services.
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Training users on use and maintenance
of medical equipment.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelors Degree in Biomedical or its
accepted equivalent from a recognized institution.
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Proven experience of at least three
(3) years at the position of Assistant Chief Medical Engineering Technologist
or equivalent position in a level 5 or 6 Hospital.
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Certificate in Senior Management
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
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Registered by a regulatory body or
have a certificate of competence from the Association of Medical Engineering of
Kenya (AMEK) or any other relevant body.
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Certificate of proficiency in
computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Communication Officer
JOB GROUP K6 (1 POST)
Assistant Chief Corporate Affairs
& Communication Officer will be responsible to the Corporate Affairs and
Communications Manager for provision of quality corporate communication
functions in the Hospital
Duties and Responsibilities
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Developing and delivering a wide
range of informational, educational, and promotional material concerning the
activities of the Hospital.
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Interface with hospital management,
departmental staff and stakeholders to develop and implement communications
programs.
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Implementing internal and external
marketing and communication tools and strategies in line with the KNH Corporate
Communication and Marketing policy.
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Coordinating events and visits to
ensure the Hospital achieving sustainable advantage and that visitors’
experience is hospitable.
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Developing and implementing
departmental strategic objectives in line with the balanced scorecard and the
KNH strategic plan.
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Maximizing audience awareness of the
services of various departments of the Hospital in collaboration with the
Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager.
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Developing and maintaining positive
relationships with the media and other partners to help achieve challenging
audience development and other departmental targets.
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Maintaining relevant statistics and
information relating to the overall operation of the department.
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Devising systems to ensure that
Hospital Education and information materials are distributed effectively.
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Disseminating all Hospital
information using all available and relevant Media.
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Developing, implementing and
monitoring departmental Performance Contract.
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Identifying and maintaining Hospital
linkages with possible donors and corporate institutions to support KNH
healthcare services.
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Providing reports to the manager as
required.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following: International Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public
Relations or equivalent from an accredited institution.
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A postgraduate diploma in either
Communications, Journalism, Public Relations for those with equivalent
qualification.
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A Master’s Degree in one of the
following: International Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public
Relations will have an added advantage.
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At least five years relevant work
experience in a senior position in a large organization.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office,
especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, typing, desktop publishing especially in
design graphics design and Adobe Photoshop
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A member of the profession
affiliation relevant to this post.
Chief Security & Safety Services Officer
JOB GROUP K6 (1 POST)
The Chief Security and Safety
Services Officer will be responsible to the Security and Safety Services
Manager for the overall development, documentation, administration and
implementation of security related strategies in the Hospital.
Key responsibilities
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Setting performance targets and
ensuring that they are achieved.
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Formulating guidelines, procedures
and measures for security control in the Hospital.
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Ensuring security of buildings,
plant, equipment, hospital grounds and patients.
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Ensuring that access to the Hospital
grounds, administrative areas, hostels for both
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students and medical doctors and the
wards are properly secured.
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Preparing expenditure estimates for
the department and ensuring proper utilization of funds allocated.
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Investigating, reporting and tracking
all security and safety related issues.
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Conducting regular risk assessment,
developing, updating and implementing security and safety policies.
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Ensuring evacuation procedures and
crisis management plans, in accordance with best practices are communicated and
implemented by entire staff.
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Developing and facilitating security
and safety training in view of increasing safety and security departmental
competence.
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Ensuring proper discipline is
maintained in security and safety department.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
or relevant security field.
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Minimum of three (3) years
progressive working experience in National Police Service (NPS) or military
service at the rank of Superintendent in NPS, Major in the military or their
equivalent.
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Training and working knowledge of
technical security including Integrated Security Systems (Closed Circuit
Television (CCTV), Surveillance System, Intruder Alarm System, Access Control
System and Visitor Management System).
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Training in Crime detection,
investigations and report writing skills.
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Excellent written and oral
communication skills.
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Certificate of proficiency in
computer operations from a recognized institution.
Risk & Quality Assurance Officer
JOB GROUP K7 (1 POST)
The Risk and Quality Assurance
Officer will be responsible to the Quality Assurance Manager for the
implementation of quality assurance programmes and ensuring that quality
systems are maintained in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 Standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Carrying out quality improvement
rounds and writing reports.
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Data collection, entry, cleaning,
validation and merging of data.
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Writing reports and disseminating the
same to relevant authorities and departments.
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Compiling and collating incident
reports in the organization.
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Filing analysed questionnaires and
ensuring that it is correctly coded.
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Assisting head of department in
developing customer satisfaction tools.
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Promoting quality achievements
throughout the Hospital by implementing ongoing quality improvement activities.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following: Research Methods and statistics; Health
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Management or Quality Management
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At least three (3) years experience
as lead Auditor of quality/environmental management systems.
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A certificate in ISO 9001:2015 Lead
Auditors course will be an added advantage.
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Proficiency in MS Office applications
and statistical analysis packages
Hospital Planner/Statistician
JOB GROUP K8 (1 POST)
The Hospital Planner/Statistician I
will be responsible to the Senior Hospital Planner I for planning all Hospital
development programmes and projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Participating in the formulation of
Hospital development strategies.
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Conducting feasibility studies and
determining viability of projects/programs.
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Participating in all stages of
performance contracting in the Hospital.
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Carrying out surveys and compiling
statistical reports on specific assignments.
Qualifications
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Degree (Second class Honours, Upper
Division) in Economics, Statistics or its equivalent qualification from a
recognized University.
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Evidence of proficiency in either
SPSS or STATA.
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Certificate of proficiency in
computer operations from a recognized institution.
Cateress
JOB GROUP K9
The Cateress II will be responsible
to the Senior Cateress for the efficient management of catering services in the
Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Food preparation and production
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Setting up and directing placement of
foods in serving line.
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Replenishing of foodstuffs in the
buffet service line
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Maintaining correct stock levels
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Detecting and reporting spoilt or
unattractive raw food materials
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Ensuring proper stock rotation.
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Ordering of foodstuffs from the main
store.
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Carrying out on the job training for
staff.
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Filing work order forms for defective
equipment.
Qualifications and Experience
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A Degree in any of the following
disciplines; food production, Hotel and Hospitality Management, housekeeping
and laundry, Hotel and Catering Management or Institutional management or
equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
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A minimum of Div. II in KCE or C+
(Plus) in KCSE.
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Evidence of at least one (1) month
training in general management.
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Certificate of proficiency in
computer operations from a recognized institution.
Supply Chain Management Officer
The Supplies Chain Officer II will be
responsible to the Senior Supplies Officer for provision of timely availability
of quality goods and services.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Ensuring efficient management of
supplies to the user departments.
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Participating in the preparation of
supplies expenditure estimates.
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Coordinating and participating in
issuing and receiving stores.
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Supervision of junior and/or students
on attachment in the department.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following: Commerce, Economics, Business
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Administration, Procurement and
Supplies Management or their equivalent from a recognized institution.
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Conversant with Computer based
inventory system.
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Conversant with the Public
Procurement and Disposal Act and other statutory regulations relating to Public
Procurement.
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Registered with Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management (KISM).
Security & Safety Services Officer
JOB GROUP K10 (4 Posts)
The Security & Safety Services
Officer III will be responsible to the Security and Safety Services Officer I
for a wide range of security measures including keeping and maintaining records
of crime charges and incidents.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Assisting the Security & Safety Officer
I in the planning, organizing, directing, supervising and appraising the work
of Security and Safety Wardens in consultation with the Head of Department.
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Conducting Hospital Security
audits/penetration tests on the potential security lapses within the Hospital.
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Participating in Quality Assurance
(QA), Occupational Safety Health & Environment (OSHE) and other
departmental committees.
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Ensuring security strategies for
prevention and detection of crime are working effectively.
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Conducting internal security
investigations on all security incidences in the Hospital.
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Providing close escort and/or
protective services to Very Important Person (VIP) to internal visiting VIPs in
the Hospital.
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Writing security and safety related
reports.
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Providing command and leadership,
including matters of discipline.
Qualification and Experience
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Minimum grade; KCE Division IV OR
KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
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Diploma in Security Management or any
security related field; OR
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Served in the grade of Senior
Security and Safety Services Warden or equivalent position for at least three
(3) years in a reputable organization; OR served in the grade of Security and
Safety Services Warden II or its equivalent for at least three
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(3) years with a certificate in
Security Management or related field and possess a KCSE mean grade D+.
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Command and leadership, basic crime
investigation, crime detection, investigation and prevention courses, among
other professional courses would be an added advantage.
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Shown merit and ability in work
performance as a Security Supervisor.
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Demonstrated high standards of
discipline and integrity in the course of duty.
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Certificate of proficiency in
computer applications from a recognized institution.
Medical Gases Operator
JOB GROUP 14 (4 POSTS)
The Medical Gases Operator III will
be responsible to the Medical Engineering Technologist in-charge for the
co-ordination of all medical gases services.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Maintaining and carrying out repairs
on middle level medical gases systems.
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Planning the requirements of medical
gases systems, spare parts, consumable items and devices.
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Implementing of planned preventive
maintenance.
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Promoting the hospital Occupational
Health and Safety initiatives.
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Implementing policy and quality
assurance standards.
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Giving user technical instruction on
operation, care and medical gases systems.
Qualification and Experience
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K.C.S.E mean grade D plain or KCE
Division IV.
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Certificate in Mechanical
Engineering, Plant Maintenance from a recognized institution.
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Certificate of proficiency in computer
applications from a recognized institution.
How to Apply
Those interested in applying for the
declared vacancies and meet the job specifications are required to apply online
and MUST submit a hard copy of the Hospital application form available in the
website with copies of certificates and testimonials on or before 6th March 201
to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723 00202
NAIROBI
“Kenyatta National Hospital is an
equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are
encouraged to apply”.
Please visit our website www.knh.or.ke for full profile of all the advertised positions and
the Hospital application form and also the link to apply online.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted and must present the following documents during the interview:-
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A certificate of good conduct from
the National Police Service
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EACC Clearance
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Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
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HELB Compliance
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KRA Tax Compliance