The Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an
institution of Aga Khan Health Services, Kenya which is an Agency of Aga Khan
Development Network. The hospital is part of an integrated health system that
includes Hospitals and outreach health centers across East Africa.
AKHS is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world.
AKHS is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world.
Catheterization Laboratory Nurse
2 Positions
(Re- Advert)
Job Summary
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Ability to identify the complex needs
of the critically ill patient and to plan effective interventions
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Ability to operate the sophisticated
monitoring and life support equipment used in critical care
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Demonstrate high level of expertise
and sound scientific knowledge of current practices in critical care.
Required qualifications, attributes
and experience
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Diploma in Community Health Nursing
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Should be registered with the Nursing
Council of Kenya and also in possession of valid practicing license
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At least two (2) years working
experience in critical care nursing or emergency nursing will be an added
advantage
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ATLS and ACLS certification will be
an added advantage
Application Procedure:
Candidates are invited to upload a CV
and covering letter to recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org
Please indicate the position you are
interested in on the subject line
Deadline of submitting application is
on 10th January, 2019
Clinical Nurse (Renal) – Kilifi BOFA OHC
Job Summary: Responsible
for promoting and maintaining high standards of professional nursing care by
providing quality services with special focus on Care of renal patients.
Required qualifications, attributes and experience
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Diploma in Community health Nursing
(KRCHN)
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Higher Diploma in Renal Care from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage
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Registration Certificate issued by
the Nursing Council of Kenya;
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Valid Practicing License from Nursing
Council of Kenya
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At least two years of experience in
renal care nursing
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Certification in BLS or ACLS will be
an added advantage
Application Procedure:
Candidates
are invited to upload a CV and covering letter to recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org
Please
indicate the position you are interested in on the subject line
Deadline
of submitting application is on 10th January, 2019
Section Head – Biochemistry Services
Job Summary
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Perform tests according to standard laboratory
procedure and guidelines.
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Monitor turnaround time of results
and manage referral specimens to other hospitals
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Responsible in all sections with the
assistance of assigned Laboratory Technologist
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Conduct competence evaluation test
for Laboratory Technologist
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Ensure maximum and cost-effective
utilization of reagents and appropriate stocking of reagents and consumables
through CARE 2000
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Participate in continuous medical
education programmes of the department and regularly update the technologists
with new and existing techniques
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Supervise the daily performance of
laboratory technologists assigned to the section.
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Ensure compliances of all the daily
quality assurance requirements in the sections
Required qualifications, attributes and experience
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Higher Diploma or BSCI in Medical
laboratory sciences
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Registered and licensed by KMLTTB
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Minimum of Six (6) years working
experience as a laboratory Technologist
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Minimum of Four (4) years working
experience in Biochemistry.
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High degree of administrative
capability and good leadership skills
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Ability to write and review SOPs
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In depth knowledge regarding hospital
wide quality initiatives ISO 15189 and JCIA will be an added advantage.
Application Procedure:
Candidates
are invited to upload a CV and covering letter to recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org
Resident Medical Officer In Charge – Kilifi Bofa OHC
Reporting
to the Head of Outreach Services, the successful candidate will be responsible
for providing overall leadership and administrative support in the Kilifi Bofa
Outreach Health Centre.
The
successful candidate will also be responsible for the effective management and
care of patients with the aim of ensuring optimal delivery of quality patient
care.
Required qualifications, attributes and experience
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (MBChB or MBBS)
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Registered and licensed with the
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
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At least one year post internship
experience
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ATLS and ACLS certification will be
an added advantage
Application Procedure:
Candidates
are invited to upload a CV and covering letter to recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org
Please
indicate the position you are interested in on the subject line
Deadline
of submitting application is on 10th January, 2019
Pharmacy Coordinator
Reporting
to the Pharmacy Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for
ensuring accurate compounding, dispensing, patient education and handling of
pharmaceutical supplies for all orders and to provide effective pharmaceutical
services to meet customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver drug discharges to patients
in the ward, for effective provision of pharmaceutical services.
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Receive prescriptions from patients,
verify and dispense drugs within approved standards and procedures to enable
overall accomplishment of departmental goal.
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Counsel patients on drug
administration for optimum customer satisfaction.
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Compound drugs when required, for
effective service provision.
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Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to
dispensing to prevent anomalies in service delivery.
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Comply and observe the environmental
health and safety measures and regulations.
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Dispense drugs accurately and in
timely manner to uphold quality standards of the department.
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Ensure the accuracy of the label
before dispensing for right patient, right drug and right quantity, for
effective service delivery.
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Maintain and update personal drug
knowledge data base to ensure accurate provision of pharmaceutical care of
general disease states as well as specialized knowledge in the assigned area of
expertise.
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Assisting in facilitating and act as
a secretary in PTC meetings
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Conduct training to Pharmacy staff in
related to CPOE or any changes or updates.
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Ensuring stocks adjustment forms are
filled, signed and adjusted by finance in a timely manner
Required qualifications, attributes and experience
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Certificate in Pharmacy
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5 years’ experience as a dispenser
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Knowledge of the hospital management
information system ( CARE 2000)
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Computer literate, good communication
skills
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Familiarity with hospital pharmacy
functioning and locally available drugs and their indications.
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Ability to keep up with Continuous
Pharmaceutical Developments and Continuous Medical Education programmes.
Application Procedure:
Candidates
are invited to upload a CV and covering letter to recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org
Please
indicate the position you are interested in on the subject line
Deadline
of submitting application is on 10th January, 2019
Pharmacist
Reporting
to the Pharmacy Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for
providing both normal and specialist pharmaceutical services to patients and
oversee accurate compounding, dispensing, patient education and handling of
pharmaceutical supplies for all orders.
Key Responsibilities
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Dispense prescriptions accurately.
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Communicate with prescribers any time
a prescription order is unclear or potentially harmful for a patient.
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Ensure patients’ safety by checking
for potentially dangerous drug interactions.
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Counsel patients on proper medication
use and their potential side effects
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Giving drug information to user
departments
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Checking pharmaceutical stock to
determine inventory level
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Anticipating needed medications and
supplies and placing and receiving orders from stores
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Collecting data on Medication errors,
near misses and interventions and submitting on a monthly basis.
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Perform administrative tasks
including proper documentation, adequate inventory management and generation of
adequate reports
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Setting and enforcing workplace
policies
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Keep up to date on drug approvals,
product recalls and ensure compliance with regulatory authority.
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Educate doctors, nurses and other
healthcare providers about new medications and drug therapy protocols
Required qualifications, attributes and experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
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2 years’ experience in a Hospital,
retail or industry pharmacy
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Registered with the Pharmacy &
Poisons Board
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S/he must demonstrate understanding
of quality initiatives not limited to JCIA and ISO
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S/he should have strong leadership,
people management, negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to build
relationships and encourage consensus, partnering and networking at all levels.
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Demonstrated critical thinking skills
in the problem solving process.
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Ability to organize work load and
identify priorities appropriately
Application Procedure:
Candidates
are invited to upload a CV and covering letter to recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org
Please
indicate the position you are interested in on the subject line
Deadline
of submitting application is on 10th January, 2019
Clinical Pharmacist
Reporting
to the Pharmacy Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for
providing clinical pharmacy service to improve patients’ health outcomes and
the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and
timely medicines expertise.
Key Responsibilities
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To offer drug information to
consultants, physicians, nurses, and other users of the hospital
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To participate in the review and
update of the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa, Formulary to enable optimal drug
usage
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To serve as an active member and to
give professional advice to the Pharmacy Department, Pharmacy and Therapeutic
Committee, Infection Control,
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Antibiotic Stewardship and other
Advisory Committees as appropriate
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Attend doctors rounds in ICU and
medical ward
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Conduct face to face and other modes
of medication reviews and agree medicines care plans in agreement with patients
and carers
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Organize and oversee repeat
prescribing, repeat dispensing, electronic prescribing and medication review
systems
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Promote a culture of constant
improvement and excellence
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Conduct regular clinical audits and
other improvement activities
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Prevent, detect, resolve and document
medication-related problems and make appropriate evidence-based,
patient-centered medication therapy recommendations as part of the
interdisciplinary team
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Attending mandatory CMEs, conferences
and trainings
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Participating in departmental
education activities.
Required qualifications, attributes and experience
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Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy
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At least 2 years working experience
in a similar position, preferably in a busy hospital set up
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Registered with the Pharmacy &
Poisons Board
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Experience with an online
prescription system is a plus
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S/he must demonstrate understanding
of quality initiatives not limited to JCIA and ISO
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S/he should have strong leadership,
people management, negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to build
relationships and encourage consensus, partnering and networking at all levels.
·
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
in the problem solving process.
·
Ability to organize work load and
identify priorities appropriately
Application Procedure:
Candidates
are invited to upload a CV and covering letter to recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org
Please
indicate the position you are interested in on the subject line
Deadline
of submitting application is on 10th January, 2019
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“Aga
Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an equal opportunity Employer”
