Medical Ward in Charge
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, Kisumu has outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa- Bay, Kapsabet, Migori, Bomet and Narok. With the ongoing expansion we seek to recruit professionals for the following position:
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, Kisumu has outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa- Bay, Kapsabet, Migori, Bomet and Narok. With the ongoing expansion we seek to recruit professionals for the following position:
Overall Responsibility
Reporting
to the Nursing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for
overseeing the delivery of quality care that promotes safety and well-being of
all patients within the assigned unit. He / she will plan, coordinate, manage
and evaluate all patient care activities including quality, resources,
regulatory compliance, staff development and finance.
Responsibilities
·
Lead the unit team in formulation,
implementation and evaluation of annual goals and objectives in accordance with
departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.
·
Lead the team in development,
implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, and care
guidelines based on international standards
·
Participate in the Budget process and
ensure efficient utilization of resources
·
Ensure that all policies, procedures,
equipment and supplies are in place.
·
Responsible for the recruitment,
selection, orientation and on- going training of the unit staff
·
Oversee continuous education of unit
staff and identify staff training needs
·
Participate in Quality and patient
safety activities in the unit and hospital
Qualifications
·
Bsc Nursing.
·
BLS certificate and other unit
specific certification requirements.
·
At least five years working
experience in nursing practice, with three years in Nursing Leadership role.
·
Valid Kenyan nursing practice
licence.
·
Working knowledge of a Hospital
Management Information System.
·
Excellent PR and Communication
skills.
A & E in Charge
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, Kisumu has outreach Health Services at
Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu,
Busia, Homa- Bay, Kapsabet, Migori, Bomet and Narok. With the ongoing expansion
we seek to recruit professionals for the following position:
Overall Responsibility
Reporting
to the Nursing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for
overseeing the delivery of quality care that promotes safety and well-being of
all patients within the A&E unit. He/she will plan, coordinate, manage and
evaluate all patient care activities including quality, resources, regulatory
compliance, staff development and finance.
Responsibilities
·
Lead the unit team in formulation,
implementation and evaluation of annual goals and objectives in accordance with
departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.
·
Lead the team in development,
implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, and care
guidelines based on international standards.
·
Perform regular rounds within the
unit to ensure smooth triage, observation, admission, transfer and referral of
patients that enhances patient safety and quality patient care.
·
Participate in the Budget process and
ensure efficient utilization of resources.
·
Ensure that all policies, procedures,
equipment and supplies are in place.
·
Responsible for the recruitment,
selection, orientation and on- going training of the unit staff.
·
Oversee continuous education of unit
staff and identify staff training needs.
·
Participate in Quality and patient
safety activities in the unit and hospital.
Qualifications
·
Bsc Nursing.
·
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
·
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
certificate.
·
At least five years working
experience in nursing practice, with three years in Nursing Leadership role in
Accident & Emergency and ambulatory set-up.
·
Valid Kenyan nursing practice
licence.
·
Working knowledge of a Hospital
Management Information System.
·
Excellent PR and Communication
skills.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates are requested 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 10th March, 2019.
Canvassing
of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.