Meridian Health Group (MHG) is one of the fastest growing
service providers in the Kenyan medical industry providing the full spectrum of
healthcare services.
We are inviting self-motivated and talented candidates to fill
in the following positions:
Laboratory Technologist
Duty Station: Any of the Branches
The Laboratory Technologist’s main duties will be to analyze
samples of blood, tissue and body fluids to determine chemical content, cell
count, drug levels or blood type; they may also search for specific
microorganisms.
The individual will also prepare the samples for examination,
using automated equipment and specialized instrumentation, performing numerous
complicated tests simultaneously, and accurately interpreting the results.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory glass ware, surfaces and
equipment;
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Documenting and receiving samples for analysis;
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Preparing laboratory reagents; carrying out
chemical/microbiological analysis on samples (food, water, waste waters and
beverages);
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Extracting, isolating and identifying drugs, pesticides and
heavy metals from biological and miscellaneous samples;
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Preparing cultures of tissue samples
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Microscopically examining slides of bodily fluids
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Chemically analyzing blood or urine for toxic components
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Analyzing lab reports for accuracy
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Delivering test results to physicians.
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Collecting and studying blood samples to determine morphology
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Maintain quality control lab measures.
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Keep the lab records as required by statutory and regulatory
authorities and as recommended by Government of Kenya, Ministry of Health
regulations.
Skills and Qualifications
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Academic: O-levels/A-Levels
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Professional: Diploma in medical laboratory sciences or any
other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya
Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
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Be a registered member of KMLTTB
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Possess a valid practice license from KMLTTB
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Experience: At least 2yrs experience post internship experience
in a similar position
Clinical
Officer
Duty
Station: Any of the Branches
The
Clinical Officer’s main purpose will be to ensure proper management of
activities and staff to enable holistic care to both clients and staff at the
branch.
Duties
& Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive and good quality clinical services to
patients.
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Diagnose and institute appropriate treatment for the clients to
reduce morbidity, mortality and increase longevity of the patients’ life.
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In collaboration with the team receive and attend to patients
who require emergency services.
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Ensure that patient data/ information is handled confidentially.
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Ensure effective clinical procedures, rules, regulations which
are consistent with organization procedures.
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Ensure that the clinic environment is safe and complies with
infection control standards.
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Give treatment while ensuring that established treatment
protocols and treatment process as well as dispensing of drugs are carried out
efficiently.
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Maintain adequate drugs supplies.
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Maintain up-to-date patient records at the clinic.
Skills
and Qualifications
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Academic: O-levels/A-Levels
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Professional: Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or
Clinical Medicine and Community Health from Recognized institution.
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Be a registered member of the Clinical Officers Council.
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Possess a valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers’
Council.
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Experience: At least 3 years relevant post internship experience
in a similar position
Nurse
Duty
Station: Any of the Branches
The
nurse’s main role will be to promote and restore patients’ health by completing
the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members;
providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and
families.
Duties
& Responsibilities
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Document patient care services by charting in patient and
department records.
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Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport
with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to
understand care requirements.
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Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional,
psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
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Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care
goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition,
medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
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Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards;
measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or
recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division’s
philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse
practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
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Resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing
multidisciplinary team strategies.
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Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with
procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care
support personnel.
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Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control
policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and
controlled substance regulations.
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Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and
communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
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Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping
information confidential.
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Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive
maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions;
troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment
inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
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Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to
determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting
orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and
supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
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Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing
personal networks; participating in professional societies.
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Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by
communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport;
participating in team problem-solving methods.
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Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as
needed.
Nurse
Skills and Qualifications
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Academic: O-levels/A-Levels
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Professional: KRCHN
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Possess a valid practicing license
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Experience: At least 1yr experience post internship experience
in a similar position
How to
Apply
Interested
candidates meeting the requirements for any of the positions above should send
current CV and cover letter quoting the post applying for in the subject line
to: hr@mhg.co.ke by close of business 22nd August, 2019.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.