Aga Khan University Jobs in Kenya


The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, (AKUH,N) a premier tertiary teaching hospital, is fast growing with a network of over 30 multi-site medical centers in East Africa and a state-of-the-art Heart and Cancer Centre in Nairobi.

Applications are invited for the following positions:

Senior House Officer

The Senior House Officer will provide clinical care to patients. 

S/he will also be expected to work with a team of medical staff to ensure optimal delivery of quality patient care. 

Duty areas include Accident & Emergency Unit, Surgery, Intensive Care Unit, and Medical Centers in different locations.

Applicants should possess a Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) or equivalent. 

Candidates must have completed internship in Kenya and should be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board. 

Certification in ACLS, ATLS, and EPLS/PALS will be an added advantage.

Clinical Nurse – Critical Care

The Clinical Nurse will be responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of professional nursing care to meet the needs of critically ill patients and their families. 

S/he will participate actively in decision making related to patient care, and will ensure that the safety, dignity and respect of patients are maintained at all times.

Applicants should possess a Diploma in Nursing (KRN / KRCHN) from an accredited School of Nursing and a Diploma in Critical care or Emergency Nursing with at least two (2) years relevant experience and should be registered with the Board of Nursing. 

Preference will be given to candidates with ACLS, ATLS or PALS/EPLS training.

Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator will serve as the primary interface between users and operations for developing information solutions that satisfy user and customer requirements, including timely and cost effective implementation of enhancements.

Applicants for the position must have a Degree/Diploma in Computer Sciences with a good understanding of Microsoft and Internet Technologies and a Certification in CNNA, MCSE. 

The successful candidate should have at least two (2) years in a similar position with experience working in a busy ICT Department.

S/he should have excellent project management skills.

Telecommunication, Technician

The Telecommunication, Technician will be responsible for the planning, networking and maintenance of all telecommunication infrastructure in the Hospital.

Applicants should possess a Diploma in Electronics or Telecommunication Engineering or related field and three (3) years’ experience in a large organization in telephone operations at a supervisory level. 

S/he must have thorough knowledge of PABX systems and be computer literate.

To Apply:

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to the, Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 6th January, 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.