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 Aga Khan Hospital is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services and is moving towards Joint Commission International Accreditation.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has outreach Health Services at
Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu,
Busia, Homa- Bay, Kapsabet, Migori, with plans to spread to Bomet.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Requirements
Requirements and Experience
Qualifications and Requirements
The Aga Khan Hospital is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services and is moving towards Joint Commission International Accreditation.
With the ongoing expansion we seek to recruit a professional for
the following vacant position:
Field Officers (2 Positions)
The Hospital is seeking dynamic and qualified health professionals
for the recently funded Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health project that
started in April 2016 in Kisii.
The team is expected to take lead in implementing the objectives
of the five-year Access to Quality Care through Extending and Strengthening
Health Systems (AQCESS) Project in Kenya. AQCESS is a multi-country project of
the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), funded by the Global Affairs Canada
and Aga Khan Foundation, Canada.
The project seeks to improve health outcomes of women of
reproductive age and children by enhancing the availability and utilization of
essential health services for pregnant women, newborns and children under age
of five and improving the quality of these services.
The team will be responsible for the implementation of the project
in the sub county of Bomachoge- Borabu in Kisii County.
Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Project Officer, the successful candidate will be
responsible for implementing assigned project related activities at the
community level in Bomachoge-Borabu sub – county.
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Support the establishing / strengthening of the community level
structures to achieve project targeted health promotion indicators at the
community level in collaboration with the project team and the MoH.
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Planning and implementing capacity building / training related
activities carried out by the project.
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Play a key role in strengthening the eHealth interventions of the
project need analysis, implementation, set up and maintenance of the services
and equipment.
Requirements
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Diploma / Higher diploma in Social development, community health
and development or any other relevant qualification.
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Experience in implementing Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health
interventions through community health structures will be an added advantage.
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Competent knowledge of the use of Microsoft Excel spread sheets,
Word, Access.
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At least 3 years’ experience working in the field to promote
Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health tapping into community resources and
linkages.
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Experience in gender, establishing Community Health structures and
early child development is an added advantage.
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Experience of working at the village and first level health care
facility in rural settings.
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Demonstrated ability to perform in a large team of field staff.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Infectious Disease Specialist
Overall Responsibility: Reporting
to the Medical Director the successful candidate will oversee management of
tropical / infectious / communicable diseases with special emphasis on HIV and
actively participate in CPD activities including teaching of interns and Senior
House Officers.
Requirements
He / She should have:
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M. Med in Internal Medicine or Paediatrics and Child Health
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At least three years of experience in tropical/infectious
/communicable diseases practice
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A team player with ability to maintain good working relations with
colleagues, other health care workers and hospital management.
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Expert knowledge in the management of tropical /infectious/communicable
diseases with special emphasis on HIV
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Excellent communication skills.
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Participate in CPD activities including teaching of Interns and
Senior House Officers.
Family Medicine Practitioner
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the
Medical Director the successful candidate will be expected to effectively
manage family medicine services in the Hospital in accordance with the quality
policy which emphasizes continuous improvement of service to meet and exceed
customer expectations.
Requirements and Experience
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M. Med in Family Medicine or equivalent post
graduate qualification from a recognized institution.
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Must be Registered/Licensed by the Medical Practitioners and
Dentists Board.
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Three years working experience.
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Excellent PR and communication skills.
Manager – Materials Management Division (MMD)
Overall Responsibility: Reporting
to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will provide support, guidance
and professional procurement services, and ensure that procurement function is
conducted within the requirements of the hospital policies and Financial
Regulations.
Other Responsibilities
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Manage Material Management Division
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Procurement and Operations management.
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Contract, Services and Supplier Reviews
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Staff management, development and Leadership.
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Internal policies and procedures (SOPs).
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Inventory Management.
Qualifications and Requirements
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Degree in Procurement and Supply chain Management.
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Diploma in Pharmaceutical technology and any Accounting
qualification will be an added advantage
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Professional qualification e.g. CIPS will be an added advantage
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Seven years of experience, two of which must have been in a
supervisory role.
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An excellent theoretical and practical understanding of
procurement including tendering, negotiation and contract management;
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop/maintain
relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers;
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In depth understanding and application of legal issues e.g.
Contract Law; Fair Trade etc.
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Good financial awareness and project management skills;
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Strategic leadership and management skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Proficiency in MS Office packages.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their applications with
detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, current and
expected salary to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on
or before 27th April, 2018.
Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu does not solicit any funds for purposes
of recruitment.
“Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer”