The Nairobi Hospital Health and Medical Jobs in Kenya

The Nairobi Hospital has been on a steady growth curve over the last few years.

In preparation for our next phase of expansion a number of exciting new positions have opened up.

Medical Officers

Ref: HRD/MO/09/10

Reporting to the A&E Coordinator, the successful applicant will attend to all patients who are presented to the A & E Department, make important decisions regarding their immediate management/further considerations/referrals; take
general responsibility for the day to day running of the A & E Department.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

·         Initial management, stabilization and treatment of all patients.

·         Patient admission and discharge from the A & E as may be required.

·         Patient referral to appropriate specialist as may be required.

·         Maintaining patient confidentiality and work with professionalism.

·         Undertaking of clinical procedures in the A & E.

·         Hospital’s ward procedures as advised.

·         ICU rotation.

·         Staff clinic duties as advised.

·         Ambulance duties as required.

·         Participating in major disaster management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

·         Registered with the Kenya Medical practitioners and Dentist Board

·         Valid practice licences

·         Two (2) years post qualification

·         Previous work experience in an emergency setting

·         Advanced Cardiac Life Support

·         Advanced Trauma Life Support

·         Paediatric Advanced Life Support

Pharmacists

Ref: HRD/PHR/09/10

Reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, the successful candidates will assist in executing/implementing pharmacy operational procedures and providing efficient services at both in and out patient pharmacies.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

·         Checking prescriptions for accuracy and suitability to ensure safe, economical and rational use of drugs and pharmaceutical products.

·         Continuous clinical checks on all treatment sheets and prescriptions.

·         Participating in drug stock taking.

·         Preparation and labelling of extemporaneous preparations for both in/out patients.

·         Formulation and implementation of hospital policies on drug use and pharmacy standard operating procedures.

·         Participating in chemotherapy dispensing and reconstitution in accordance with the cytotoxic handling policy.

·         Providing accurate drug information to patients and other users.

·         Participating in continuous medical education lectures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.

·         Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

·         Possession of valid annual practicing license.

·         One (1) year progressive work experience.

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Pharmaceutical Technologists
Ref: HRD/PTCH/09/10

Reporting to the Section Manager, the successful candidates will participate in providing efficient pharmacy services to both in and outpatient pharmacies.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

·         Processing prescriptions correctly and accurately for both in/out patients.

·         Giving accurate drug information to patients, wards and other user departments.

·         Assisting in preparation and labelling of extemporaneous preparations for in/outpatients.

·         Participating in drug stocking in the pharmacies & drug stock taking.

·         Checking the expiry dates of pharmacy drugs and ensuring compliance with the Short Expiry Drug Policy.

·         Participating in the formulation and implementation of hospital policies on drug use and pharmacy standard operating procedures.

·         Participating in the ward pharmacy service.

·         Assisting in chemotherapy dispensing and reconstitution in strict accordance with the cytotoxic handling policy.

·         Assisting in induction of new pharmaceutical technologists and students.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.

·         Two (2) years experience

·         Enrolment with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board

·         Possession of valid annual practicing license.

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Radiologists

Ref: HRD/RST/09/10

Reporting to the Chief Radiologist, the successful candidates will perform routine and special imaging procedures and provide image interpretation to clinicians.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

·         Evaluating of diagnostic images to ensure they are of diagnostic value.

·         Providing reports for diagnostic images.

·         CT imaging and interpretation.

·         Routine and Doppler ultrasound imaging.

·         Intravenous administration of contrast material.

·         Fluoroscopic screening for special procedures.

·         Providing guidance to Radiographers and Ultrasonographers.

·         Participating in Hospital and Departmental CMEs.

·         Contributing to medical imaging research and writing articles for the Hospital’s Proceedings Journal.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         Masters of Medicine in Radiology.

·         At least three (3) years experience in a busy Radiology Department.

·         Proven skills in emergency radiology.

·         Excellent interpersonal relations.

·         Valid registration and annual practice licences.

·         Exposure to computer aided reporting will be an added advantage.

Radiographers

Ref: HRD/RPR/09/10

Reporting to the Chief Radiographer, the successful applicant will carry out radiological procedures as assigned.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

·         Performing radiological procedures according to the requirement of the refereeing physician.

·         Producing images of high diagnostic quality.

·         Assisting with diagnostic imaging services in theatre.

·         Providing services in the Catheterisation Laboratory.

·         Observing Hospital and Radiology rules and regulations on radiation safety, cleanliness, infection control, fire and safety etc. and to report any problems to the Chief Radiographer.

·         Maintaining equipment, accessories and stock logs in allocated room.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

·         Minimum of one (1) year work experience

·         Computer Literate.

·         Valid registration and annual practice licences.

Physiotherapists

Ref: HRD/PHY/09/10

Reporting to the Chief Physiotherapist, the successful applicant will participate in planning, supervising, coordinating and conducting in-depth evaluation of patients referred for therapy treatment for both inpatient and outpatient services.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

·         Conducting evaluation and assessment of patients having physical disabilities, disorders or injuries.

·         Identifying treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve the goals.

·         Planning for the most efficient and most effective treatment regime.

·         Carrying out the rehabilitative program and designate the party to carry out treatment plan, e.g. patient, employee, ward staff, family members etc.

·         Conducting regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy and revise treatment program where necessary to achieve goals.

·         Participating in treatment team meeting with Doctors, nurses and other physiotherapists in order to provide information regarding patient assessment and to further coordinate treatment goals and programs.

·         Advising and recommending to referring doctors on necessary interventions and/or change of management,

·         Developing treatment plan to be followed by patient after discharge and advising the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge and organizing their physiotherapy appointments.

·         Instructing patient, families and other professionals in treatment techniques and exercises outlined in the program.

·         Writing initial reports of results on evaluation of patient’s physical condition and preparing written treatment plan.

·         Providing statistical information by preparing year end summaries on patients treated and their conditions and progress.

·         Conducting educational sessions on therapy treatment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         Diploma in Physiotherapy.

·         At least one (1) year of practice.

·         Registered with the Kenya society of Physiotherapists.

All these positions call for individuals with a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, commitment to continual improvement and a results orientation. The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively influence support from and add value to a wide range of professionals.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference. Include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees to:

The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00100

or hrm@nbihosp.org

To be received not later than 2nd October 2010 at 4.00 pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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