Head of Department (Trauma & Orthopedics)
Head of Department (Pathology)
Internal Audit Manager
Graphic Designer
Library Assistant
(DCSTO/KUTRRH/4) Re-advertisement
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting to the Deputy Director-Surgery Services, the Head of
Department Orthopaedic job exists to coordinate and provide Orthopaedic
services, coordinate Orthopaedic surgery research and training, and advise the
hospital and public on the same at KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
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Plan for all orthopaedic surgery
services and resources required in the orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital;
and participate in and contribute to the overall strategic planning of the
hospital.
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Coordinate the implementation of the
hospital strategic plan in the orthopedic surgery unit within its vision,
mission and culture and other national and international healthcare frameworks.
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Chair the orthopedic unit and act as
its contact person in clinical referral services, research and training matters
in the hospital.
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Ensure that orthopedic surgery unit
of the hospital has all the required human and nonhuman resources required to
offer orthopedic surgical services, research and training in the hospital.
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Participate in the recruitment and
disciplinary action and processes of orthopedic surgery unit staff in the
hospital.
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Coordinate and provide orthopedic
surgical services and services delivery in the orthopedic surgery unit of the
hospital ensuring that they meet the expected standards and compliance in the
hospital.
·
Coordinate orthopedic surgery
referral services within and without the hospital according to the orthopedic
surgery services needs in collaboration with other hospital sections and units
and within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies.
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Supervise orthopedic surgery staff
together with their services, in the orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital to
ensure that they offer timely orthopedic services within the expected
standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations in the
hospital.
·
Ensure and coordinate continuous
training and development of orthopedic surgery unit staff for their effective
and efficient performance and productivity in the hospital.
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Coordinate and provide medical
research and training within the orthopedic unit of the hospital.
·
Provide specialized orthopedic
surgery services’ advice to the hospital executive and other sections/units and
the general public in the appropriate media.
·
Work with other medical specialists
to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery,
when required by patients in the hospital.
·
Monitor and evaluate progress and
achievement of the orthopedic surgery unitand services, research and training
programs in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports
appropriately.
Qualifications
Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform
effectively in the role:
·
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery from a recognized institution
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Masters in Medicine in Orthopaedic
Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Minimum level of knowledge required for the job:
·
Computer literate
·
Knowledge of relevant legislations
·
Knowledge of professional standards
·
Track record of clinical research and
training in a reputable institution
Minimum level of professional qualification and compliance
required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Registration with the Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Council
·
Valid Practice License
·
Professional Insurance Indemnity
Cover
Soft skills required for the job:
·
Communication skills
·
Organizational skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Compassionate
·
Ability to work under pressure
Relevant Work Experience Required
Minimum number of years of experience the jobholder is required
to have to be appointed to the position:
·
At least five years working
experience as a Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon of which two should be Head of
Department in a reputable hospital.
Head of Department (Pathology)
DCSP/KUTRRH/4 Re-advertisement
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting to the Deputy Director – Clinical Services, the Head
of Department Pathologist job exists to coordinate and provide medical
laboratory services, coordinate pathology research and training and advise the
hospital and public on pathology matters at the KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
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Plan for all laboratory services and
resources required in the hospital; and participate in and contribute to the
overall strategic planning of the hospital.
·
Coordinate the implementation of the
hospital strategic plan in unit the within its vision, mission and culture of
the hospital and other national and international healthcare and frameworks.
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Chair laboratory unit and act as its
contact person in clinical referral services, research and training matters in
the hospital.
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Will be in-charge of all the Mortuary
activities
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Ensure that the laboratory unit of
the hospital has all human and non-human resources required to offer pathology
services, research and training in the hospital
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Participate in the recruitment and
disciplinary action and processes of laboratory staff in the hospital.
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Represent the hospital in mortuary
court matter
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Coordinate and provide laboratory
services and service delivery in the laboratory unit of the hospital ensuring
that they meet the expected standards and compliance in the hospital.
·
Supervise laboratory staff together
with their services, in the laboratory unit of the hospital to ensure that they
offer timely laboratory services within the expected standards, complying with
the established ethics and regulations in the hospital.
·
Ensure and coordinate continuous
training and development of pathology staff for their effective and efficient
performance and productivity in the hospital.
·
Coordinate and provide laboratory
research and training within the hospital.
·
Provide pathology services advice to
the hospital executive and other sections/units and the general public in the
appropriate media.
·
Work with other medical specialties
to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery,
when required by patients in the hospital.
·
Monitor and evaluate progress and
achievement of the laboratory unit and services, research and training programs
in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.
Qualifications
Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform
effectively in the role:
·
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery from a recognized institution
·
Master of Medicine in Pathology from
a recognized institution
Minimum level of knowledge required for the job:
·
Computer literate
·
Knowledge of relevant legislations
·
Knowledge of professional standards
·
Proven track record of Pathology
research and training in a reputable institution
Professional qualification and Compliance required to
effectively perform in the role:
·
Registration with the Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Council
·
Valid Practice License
·
Professional Insurance Indemnity
Cover
Soft skills required for the job:
·
Communication skills
·
Organizational skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Compassionate
·
Ability to work under pressure
Relevant Work Experience Required
Minimum number of years of experience the jobholder is required
to have to be appointed to the position:
·
At least five years’ experience as a
Senior Pathologist, two of which should be Head of department
Internal Audit Manager
DFSPIA/KUTRRH/6 (Re-advertisement)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Internal Audit
Manager job exists to coordinate and provide internal audit services, and
advise the hospital board and executive Committee on the same.
Responsibilities
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Formulate, implement and coordinate
the hospital’s Internal Audit Strategy in collaboration with the Audit & Compliance
committee.
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Coordinate and implement the Internal
Audit programs, process and procedures in collaboration with the Audit &
Compliance Committee.
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Develop initiatives aimed at
improving operational efficiencies and assess compliance with the hospital
financial policies, procedures and regulations.
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Maintain strong internal audit
policies, processes and controls in order to provide timely, consistent and
accurate financial, management information for effective decision making in the
hospital.
·
Implement the hospitals’ internal
audit strategy, policies and procedures within the framework of its strategic
plan and policies.
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Carry out risk identification,
assessment and audit planning for high risk areas within the operations of the
hospital.
·
Report and communicate Audit findings
and recommendations to the management.
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Evaluate corporate governance
processes in the hospital and make recommendations for improvement.
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Develop and spearhead anti-fraud
strategy in collaboration with the compliance function.
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Plan and co-ordinate timely
performance of special audit investigations and forensic audits in the hospital
as necessary.
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Attend the hospital Audit &
Compliance committee meetings as the Committee Secretary.
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Carry out regular compliance tests on
the hospital’s operating systems, policies and procedures and make the
necessary recommendations.
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Evaluate the reliability, integrity,
timeliness and accuracy of financial and operating information to facilitate
sound decision making by the hospital management.
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Introduce, inculcate and maintain the
culture of integrity and accountability within the framework of the hospital
policies and guidelines.
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Ensure that the internal audit
section of the hospital has all human and non- human resources required to
offer internal audit services in the hospital.
·
Participate in the recruitment and
induction, and disciplinary action and processes of internal audit section
staff within the established policies and procedures in collaboration with the
human resource section in the hospital.
·
Supervise internal audit section
staff together with their services, to ensure that they offer timely internal
audit services within the expected standards, complying with the established
policies, procedures and practices in the hospital.
·
Ensure and coordinate continuous
training and development of staff in internal audit section for their effective
and efficient performance and productivity in the hospital.
·
Ensure and provide internal audit
advisory service to the hospital executive, board and other sections and units
and other stakeholders through the appropriate media.
·
Work with other section heads and
specialists to solve single or multiple problematic integrity and
accountability issue (s), whenever it arises in the hospital.
·
Monitor and evaluate performance
against standards or agreed targets, use audits, feedback loops and corrective
action to ensure continuous improvement, prioritize and escalate issues
resulting in non-compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform
effectively in the role:
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Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting,
Finance or Business Management from a recognized institution
·
Masters’ Degree in Business or
related field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Minimum level of knowledge required for the job:
·
Computer literate
·
Knowledge of the relevant
legislations
·
Knowledge of professional standards
Professional qualifications required to effectively perform in
the role:
·
Registration with respective
accredited regulatory or professional body.
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CIA, ACA, CPA, CISA
Soft skills required for the job:
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Communication skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Team building skills
·
Organizational skills
·
Problem solving skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Ability to confront and probe
·
Ability to work under pressure
Relevant Work Experience Required
Minimum number of years of experience the jobholder is required
to have to be appointed to the position:
·
At least five years working
experience as an Internal Audit Manager.
Graphic Designer
DCSADMG/KUTRRH/9
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting to the Deputy Director – Corporate Affairs &
Partnerships, the Graphic Designer Job exists to design and develop effective
and visually communicative creative that meet the design needs of KUTRRH
Responsibilities
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Design various marketing and
communication creatives including posters, brochures, logos, banners, signs,
books, magazines, advertisements, and other communication materials;
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Design advertising creatives for
social media, website and other digital media;
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Study design briefs and determine
requirements;
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Conceptualize visuals, develop
illustrations and other designs using editing software;
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Ensure final graphics and layouts are
visually appealing and follow brand guidelines and goals;
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Research to obtain facts to validate
a story;
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Works with/ co-ordinates with various
publishing/ printing agents to ensure timely and quality printing and
publishing;
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Works with various departments and
strategic management department business analysts to identify graphic design
needs;
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Keep abreast with the latest design
standards, software and technologies and advise the Hospital management
appropriately;
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Contribute regularly to discussion
regarding marketing, branding and publicity aimed at improving the hospital
image nationally and globally;
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Undertake any other duties of a
similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time.
Qualifications
Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform
effectively in the role:
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Bachelors’ Degree in IT/ Computer
Science, Fine Art, Communication or related field
Minimum level of knowledge required for the job:
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Proven expertise in using popular
design software, such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, After-Effects
etc.
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Knowledge of standard industry
production and printing processes, including desktop publishing, design and
layout using major software.
·
Understanding of current graphic
design standards and practices
Minimum level of professional qualification required to perform
effectively in the role:
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Basic skills in photography will be
an added advantage.
Soft skills required for the job:
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Ability to work under pressure
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Creative and Innovative
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A keen eye for aesthetics and details
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Communication skills
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Organizational skills
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Leadership skills
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Team building skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Must pass the integrity test as
required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
Relevant Work Experience Required
Minimum number of years of experience the jobholder is required
to have to be appointed to the position
·
At least three years’ experience
working as Graphic Designer or related position in a reputable institution/
organization.
Library Assistant
DCSAL/KUTRRH/10
Purpose Of The Job
Provide assistance in planning, developing and managing KUTRRH’s
library services and directing their contribution to the teaching and research
programs of the Hospital. S/he will play a critical leadership role to support
the academic objectives of the University.
Responsibilities
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Maintain records of items received,
stored, issued, and returned, and file catalog cards according to system used
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Sort books, publications, and other
items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or
other designated storage areas.
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Facilitate the acquisition of books,
pamphlets, periodicals, and audiovisual materials by checking prices, figuring
costs and preparing appropriate order forms for review and sign off
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Prepare, store, and retrieve
classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information
related to stored documents.
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Review records, such as microfilm and
issue cards, in order to identify titles of overdue materials and delinquent
borrowers
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Locate library materials for patrons,
including books, periodicals
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Instruct patrons on how to use
reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
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Classify and catalog items according
to content and purpose
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Select substitute titles when
requested materials are unavailable following predefined criteria not areas of
demand so as to inform purchasing decisions
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Inspect returned books for condition
and due-date status, and compute any applicable fines
Qualifications
Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform
effectively in the role:
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Bachelor of Information Sciences,
Library Sciences or related field
Minimum level of knowledge required for the job (evidence
required):
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Knowledge of information and
knowledge systems;
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Knowledge of supporting in planning,
managing and delivering complex projects in an academic library;
Soft skills required for the job
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Communication skills
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Analytical thinking skills
·
Problem solving skills
·
Organizational skills
·
Decision Making skills
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Compassionate
·
Organizational skills
·
Ability to work under pressure
Relevant Work Experience Required
Minimum number years of experience the jobholder is required to
have to be appointed to the position:
·
At least two year’s working
experience in an academic or research library setting
How To Apply
If your background and competencies match the specifications of
any of the posts above, we encourage applicants to apply online here or send
hard copies of your Application Letter, CV, and Filled Application Form and address to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya