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 at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.
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 at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.
With the ongoing expansion we seek to
recruit a professional for the following vacant position:
Clinical Nurse –
Narok Medical Centre
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Senior House Officer In charge the successful
candidate will provide quality nursing services including performing necessary
procedures at the Medical Centre.
Key Responsibilities
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Initiates nursing process.
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Ensure safe custody and correct
administration of drugs.
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Implement prompt action on doctors’
orders.
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Communicate effectively to relevant
departments on patients’ concerns and conditions.
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Coordinate safe transfer of patients
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Support administrative functions of
the clinic when called upon to do so.
Requirements
·
Kenya Registered Community Health
Nurse or Kenya Registered Nurse / Midwife.
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Basic Life Support /Advanced Cardiac
Life Support and any other specialty certification will be an added advantage.
·
Over one year experience in a Medical
/ Surgical setting in a busy medical institution.
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Valid Kenyan nursing practice
license.
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Working knowledge of a hospital
Management Information System.
·
Excellent public relations and
communication skills.
Sonographer –
Narok Medical Centre
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Radiology Manager the successful
candidate will be responsible for providing safe, efficient, high quality
diagnostic imaging services through the use of modern imaging technology that
includes computerized X-ray machine and multi probe ultrasound unit.
Key Responsibilities
·
The purpose of this position is to
undertake initial patient evaluation, provide diagnostic radiographs, perform
ultrasound and Doppler examinations by capturing images of diagnostic value.
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Ensure radiation safety measures and
protection are observed to comply with government regulations and to ensure
safety to patient’s staff and self.
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Ensure scheduled maintenance, and
calibration of medical equipment’s are in place and followed.
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Ensure accurate documentation and
care of patients’ records.
Requirements
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Higher Diploma in Ultrasound
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Two (2) years working experience in
similar position
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Registered and licensed by The Kenya
Radiation Protection Board
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A member of Society of radiographers
in Kenya (SORK).
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High level of confidentiality,
discretion and trustworthiness.
·
Good communication skills.
Cleaner –
Narok Medical Centre
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Senior House Officer in charge, the
successful candidate will be responsible for the general cleaning of the
facility and any other duties that may be assigned to ensure a safe and
hygienic work environment.
Requirements
·
Certificate in Housekeeping and
Laundry
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Good communication skills (Oral and
written) in both English and Kiswahili
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Over one year working experience in a
similar position
How to Apply
Only
qualified candidates are encouraged to 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 3rd November, 2018.
If
you do not receive any response from us, please consider yourself unsuccessful.
Interested
candidates should also note that Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu does not solicit any
funds for purposes of recruitment.
“Aga
Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer”
