Medical Radiologist (2 Posts)
Nursing Officer (Theatre) (20 Posts)
(DCSR/KUTRRH/8)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Senior Medical Radiologist, the Medical Radiologist I job exists to
provide radiology and imaging services to patients in the hospital, provide
clinical research and training in radiology and advise the hospital and the
public on the same at KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Generate medical information and
review patient medical history in order to guide and inform of the appropriate
diagnosis procedures in the radiology unit of the hospital.
·
Receive patients referred from other
medical units for radiologic and imaging diagnosis and schedule them for the
respective radiology and imaging examinations in the hospital.
·
Perform or interpret diagnostic
imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer
tomography (CT) scans, positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology
treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound in the hospital.
·
Prepare comprehensive interpretive
reports of findings and communicate examination results or diagnostic
information to referring physicians, patients and families in the hospital.
·
Provide advanced radiology and
imaging services in order to diagnose complex or complicated medical conditions
among patients in the hospital.
·
Examine patients to establish their
fit and suitability for administration of imaging and radiology examinations in
the hospital.
·
Provide counseling to radiology and
imaging patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative
treatments in the hospital.
·
Perform interventional procedures
such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty,
trans-hepatic biliary drainage, and nephrostomy catheter placement in the
hospital.
·
Administer radiopaque substances by
injection, orally, or as enemas to render internal structures and organs
visible on x-ray films or fluoroscopic screens in the hospital.
·
Formulate, enforce and ensure radio
safety standards and procedures and duly implemented and followed in the
radiology and imaging unit of the hospital.
·
Develop or monitor procedures to
ensure adequate quality control of radiology and imaging services in the
hospital.
·
Ensure that radiology and imaging
machines, equipment and tools are in good working condition and inform
biomedical engineering department of the same for timely and quality imaging
services delivery in the hospital.
·
Provide clinical research and
training to students in the radiology unit of the hospital
·
Mentor and guide junior radiology
staff, interns and students in the radiology unit of the hospital.
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 Radiology 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 clinical research
and training in a reputable institution
Professional
qualifications 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
·
Analytical skills
·
Observation skills
·
Team player
·
Compassionate
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’ working
experience as Medical Radiologist I in reputable hospital.
Senior Medical Officer (3 Posts)
(DCSSMO/KUTRRH/7)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Head of Medical/Surgical Services, the Medical Officer job exists to
provide general medical services to patients in the hospital; ensure provision
of quality and timely medical services, quality patient care and medical
counselling at the KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Participate in the strategic planning
of the division in collaboration with other medical staff in the unit for
significant impact on the performance or business outcome of the hospital and
its sub-functions.
·
Attend to patients’ medical needs,
diagnose their illnesses and prescribe medicines and other therapeutic
interventions in consultation rooms at the A&E unit of the hospital.
·
Follow-up on and observe the medical
condition and progress of patients in the A&E unit and those attending
special clinics.
·
Provide medical advice, counselling,
health education and control measures to patients in the hospital in order to
prevent spread of diseases and injuries.
·
Work with other medical staff to
solve single or multiple medical issues and/or participate in performing
extensive surgical operations in the hospital.
·
Implement best practice clinical and
patient care related policies and procedures in the outpatient division of the
hospital.
·
Refer outpatients to the appropriate
specialized clinics and medical consultants within the hospital for further
diagnosis, treatment and management of their medical conditions.
·
Provide quality emergency medical
services to patients in the emergency unit of the hospital.
·
Implement the KUTRRH culture of
team-base, fact-base and patient-base and work towards achievement of the
hospital Vision in the A&E unit.
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery from a recognized university
·
Must have a Certificate in basic life
support and Advanced Cardiac life support
Minimum
level of knowledge required for the job:
·
Computer literate
·
Knowledge of relevant legislations
·
Knowledge of professional standards
Knowledge of professional standards.
·
Proven track record of clinical
research and training in a reputable institution.
Professional
qualification required to effectively perform in the role:
·
Must be registered with the Kenya
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
·
Must have a valid practice license.
Soft
skills required for the job:
·
Communication skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Team player
·
Compassionate
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 in medical practice in a busy health facility.
Medical Officer (20 Posts)
DCSMO/KUTRRH/7
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Senior Medical Officer, the Medical Officer job exists to provide
general medical services to patients in the hospital; ensure provision of
quality and timely medical services, quality patient care and medical
counselling at the KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Participate in the strategic planning
of the division in collaboration with other medical staff in the unit for
significant impact on the performance or business outcome of the hospital and
its sub-functions.
·
Attend to patients’ medical needs,
diagnose their illnesses and prescribe medicines and other therapeutic
interventions in consultation rooms at the hospital.
·
Follow-up on and observe the clinical
conditions and progress of patients in the wards
·
Provide medical advice, counselling,
health education and control measures to patients in the hospital in order to
prevent spread of diseases and injuries.
·
Work with other medical staff to
solve single or multiple medical issues and/or participate in performing
extensive surgical operations in the hospital.
·
Implement best practice clinical and
patient care related policies and procedures in the outpatient division of the
hospital.
·
Refer outpatients to the appropriate specialized
clinics and medical consultants within the hospital for further diagnosis,
treatment and management of their medical conditions.
·
Provide quality emergency medical
services to patients in the emergency unit of the hospital.
·
Implement the KUTRRH culture of
team-base, fact-base and patient-base and work towards achievement of the
hospital Vision.
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery from a recognized university
Professional
qualifications and Compliance required to effectively perform in the role:
·
Must be registered with the Kenya
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
·
Must have a valid practice license.
·
Basic life support and Advanced Cardiac
life support certification
Minimum
level of knowledge required for the job:
·
Computer literate
·
Knowledge of relevant legislations
·
Knowledge of professional standards
Soft
skills required for the Job:
·
Communication skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Observation skills
·
Organizational skills
·
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 two-year working experience
in medical practice in a busy health facility.
Senior Pharmacist (6 Posts)
(DCSSP/KUTRRH/7)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Chief Pharmacist, the Senior Pharmacist job exists to provide pharmacy
and pharmaceutical services to patients in the hospital, provide clinical
research and training and advise the hospital and public on the same at KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Provide pharmaceutical leadership and
mentorship of staff, interns and students in the pharmacy of hospital.
·
Provide technical pharmacy and pharmaceutical
advice and service to the hospital.
·
Make work plans and work schedules
for pharmacy staff and allocate the same to them in the pharmacy of the
hospital.
·
Receive patients in the hospital and
dispense medicines and other pharmaceutical materials to them in the hospital.
·
Plan, under the direction of the
Chief Pharmacist and in collaboration with Procurement Pharmacist, for
medicines and other medical consumable material needed in the hospital.
·
Ensure continues supply of medicines
and other supplies through the procurement process and ensure proper medical
warehousing principles are observed within the hospital.
·
Coordinate pharmaceutical operations
and services in the pharmacy in order to ensure that they meet the expected
standards of sufficiency and quality the in the hospital
·
Carry out training and development of
pharmacy staff, interns and student in order to enhance their performance
productivity in the hospital.
·
Keep inventory of medicines and
medical equipment and supplies, and well updated drug register in the hospital.
·
Ensure that all established pharmacy
and pharmaceutical policies, procedures and process are duly known and
implemented in the hospital.
·
Supervise, guide and mentor junior
pharmacy staff and students, together with their work in the hospital.
·
Provide specialized pharmacy and
pharmaceutical advisory services to the hospital executive and the public
though the appropriate media.
·
Provide clinical research and
training to pharmacy and pharmaceutical students
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Bachelors’ Degree in Pharmacy from a
recognized institution
·
Masters’ Degree in a health related
field from a recognized institution
Professional
qualifications required to effectively perform in the role:
·
Must be registered with the Pharmacy
and Poisons Board
·
Must have a valid practice license
Minimum
level of knowledge required for the job:
·
Computer literate
·
Knowledge of relevant legislations
·
Knowledge of professional standards
·
Proven track record of clinical
research and training in a reputable institution
Soft
skills required for the Job:
·
Communication skills
·
Organizational skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Observation skills
·
Compassionate
·
Team building skills
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’ working
experience as a Pharmacist I in a reputable hospital.
Pharmacist (10 Posts)
(DCSP/KUTRRH/8)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Senior Pharmacist, the Pharmacist job exists to provide pharmacy and
pharmaceutical services to patients in the hospital, provide clinical research
and training and advise the hospital and public on the same at KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Provide technical pharmacy and
pharmaceutical advice and service to the hospital.
·
Implement work plans and work
schedules in the pharmacy of the hospital.
·
Receive patients in the hospital and
dispense medicines and other pharmaceutical materials to them in the hospital.
·
Provide care and custody of medicines
and other medical supplies in the pharmacy of the hospital.
·
Coordinate pharmaceutical operations
and services in the pharmacy in order to ensure that they meet the expected
standards of sufficiency and quality the in the hospital
·
Carry out training and development of
pharmacy staff, interns and student in order to enhance their performance
productivity in the hospital.
·
Record the movement and consumption
of medicines and medical equipment and supplies, and well updated drug register
in the hospital.
·
Implement duly all established
pharmacy and pharmaceutical policies, procedures and process in the hospital.
·
Supervise, guide and mentor junior
pharmacy staff and students in the hospital.
·
Provide specialized pharmacy and
pharmaceutical advisory services to the hospital executive and the public
though the appropriate media.
·
Provide clinical research and
training to pharmacy and pharmaceutical students.
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Bachelors’ Degree in Pharmacy 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 clinical
research and training in a reputable institution
Professional
qualifications required to effectively perform in the role:
·
Must be registered with the Pharmacy
and Poisons Board
·
Must have a valid practice license
·
Must have a Certificate in a course
in life-saving
Soft
skills required for the job:
·
Communication skills
·
Organizational skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Observation skills
·
Compassionate
·
Team building skills
Relevant
Work Experience Required
Minimum
number of years of experience the jobholder is required to have to be appointed
to the position:
·
At least two years working experience
as a Pharmacist I in a reputable hospital.
Other
Responsibilities Assigned Outside Of The Core Responsibilities Of The Job
·
May be called upon to offer other
medical services in times of emergencies or staff shortage in the hospital
Pharmaceutical Technologist (10 Posts)
(DCSPT/KUTRRH/8)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Senior Pharmaceutical Technologist, the Pharmaceutical Technologist I
job exists to provide pharmaceutical services to patients, and provide pharmacy
and pharmaceutical support services at KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Dispense medications and monitor
patient health and progress to maximize their response to the medication in the
pharmacy of the hospital.
·
Provide expertise about the
composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological, and physical
properties and their manufacture and use in the pharmacy of the hospital.
·
Ensure drug purity and strength and
make sure that drugs do not interact in a harmful way in the pharmacy of the
hospital.
·
Receive and process patients’
prescription correctly and accurately for both in/outpatients in the pharmacy
of the hospital.
·
Give accurate drug information to
patients, wards and other user departments in the hospital.
·
Constitute, restructure, prepare and
label extemporaneous preparations for in/outpatients in the pharmacy of the
hospital.
·
Participate in drug stocking and
stock taking drug in the pharmacy of the hospital.
·
Check the expiry dates of pharmacy
drugs and ensuring compliance with the short Expiry Drug Policy in the pharmacy
of the hospital
·
Participate in chemotherapy
dispensing and reconstitution in strict accordance with Cytoxic Handling Policy
in the pharmacy of the hospital.
·
Participate in planning for all
medicines and other medical material needs of the pharmacy of the hospital.
·
Support the pharmacist in charge in
proper medical warehousing applying the appropriate principles in the pharmacy
of the hospital.
·
Dispense medicines to patients and
explain to them on how to use, in the pharmacy of the hospital.
·
Document and file drug related
information such as prescription as required by the pharmaceutical policies and
practices in the hospital.
·
Support the pharmacist in charge in
collecting, recording and analyzing data related to drug dispensing use in the
pharmacy in the hospital.
·
Ensure cleanliness, orderliness and
tidiness of the Pharmacy of the hospital.
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Diploma in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical
Technology from a recognized institution
·
Higher Diploma in Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
Minimum
level of knowledge required for the job:
·
Computer literate
·
Knowledge of relevant legislations
·
Knowledge of professional standards
Professional
qualifications required to effectively perform in the role:
·
Must be registered with the Pharmacy
and Poisons Board
·
Must have a valid practice license
Soft
skills required for the job:
·
Communication skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Observation skills
·
Team player
·
Compassionate
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 as a
Pharmaceutical Technologist in a reputable hospital
Registered Clinical Officer (10 Posts)
(DCSRCO/KUTRRH/7)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Senior Clinical Officer, the Registered Clinical Officer job exists to
supervise and coordinate the day-to-day patient care activities of the
hospital.
Responsibilities
·
Provide consultations for patients
and their families to make sure they understand medical condition and options
for treatment
·
Participates in program development
and in development and implementation of operating policy and procedure of the
Clinic.
·
Oversees and provides clinical
evaluation and/or other related care and consultation to patients as required.
·
Coordinates services with other
patient care units as required;
·
Maintains communication with allied
services and maintains community liaison as appropriate.
·
Ensures proper care in the use and
maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of
workplace safety and environmental practices
·
providing direct patient care and
consultation
·
Ensures adherence established
clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
·
Coordinates services with other
patient care units, as appropriate, and provides direct patient evaluation and
consultation.
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Diploma in clinical medicine and
surgery
·
Bachelor Degree in Clinical medicine
and community health a recognizedInstitution as added advantage
·
Must have a Certificate in a course
in life-saving
Minimum
level of knowledge required for the job:
·
Computer literate
·
Knowledge of relevant legislations
·
Knowledge of professional standards
Knowledge of professional standards.
·
Proven track record of clinical
research and training in a reputable institution.
Professional
qualification required to effectively perform in the role:
·
Must be a Registered Officer with the
Clinical Officer Council with a valid practicing license.
Soft
skills required for the job:
·
Communication skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Team player skills
·
Compassionate skills
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
clinical officer in a busy health facility
Senior Nursing Officer (10 Posts)
(DNSSNO/KUTRRH/7)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Deputy Nursing Officer in-charge of Accident & Emergency Services,
the Senior Nursing Officer job exists to provide general clinical nursing
services and patients care, nursing research and training at the KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Prepare work plans and work
schedules, and allocate to other nursing officers at the A&E of the
hospital.
·
Receive, register, record and
document patients’ information and present the same the Medical Officers at the
accident an emergency of the hospital.
·
Transfer referred patients from the
accident and emergency for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from
other units of the hospital.
·
Provide general nursing services and
care to patients in the accident and emergency of the hospital.
·
Ensure cleanliness and tidiness at
the accident and emergency area of the hospital.
·
Support Medical Officers and Medical
Specialists in attending to patients in accident and emergency of the hospital.
·
Administer medication to patients in
the accident and emergency as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical
Specialists in the hospital.
·
Administer patient care and nursing
to outpatients in the accident and emergency of the hospital.
·
Monitor patients’ progress in the
accident and emergency, document the same for clear patient records and report
the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
·
Summon Medical Officers/Specialists
to attend to patients in the critical care unit if need arises in the hospital.
·
Liaise with other healthcare staff in
handling patients with multiple of complex medical conditions in the accident
and emergency of the hospital
·
Supervise, guide and mentor junior
nursing officers, interns and nursing students, together with their work in the
accident and emergency unit of the hospital.
·
Provide nursing services research and
training to students at the accident and emergency of the hospital.
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a
recognized institution
·
Master of Science in Nursing 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 nursing
research and training in reputable institution
Professional
qualification required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Registered with the Nursing Council
with a valid Nursing practice
Soft
skills required for the job:
·
Communication skills
·
Organizational skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Observation skills
·
Team building skills
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’ working
experience as a Nursing Officer I in a reputable health facility.
Nursing Officer (Renal) (10 Posts)
(DNSNOR/KUTRRH/8)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Senior Nursing Officer, the Nursing Officer job exists to provide
general clinical nursing services and patient care and provide nursing research
and training at the KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Receive, register, record and
document patients’ information and present the same the Medical Officers at the
hospital.
·
Transfers referred patients from the
Renal unit for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from other units of
the hospital.
·
Provide general nursing services and
care to patients in the Renal unit of the hospital.
·
Ensure cleanliness and tidiness at
the Renal unit of the hospital.
·
Support Medical Officers and Medical
Specialists in attending to patients in Renal unit of the hospital.
·
Administer medication to patients in
the Renal unit as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the
hospital.
·
Administer patient care and nursing
to outpatients in the Renal unit of the hospital.
·
Monitor patients’ progress Renal
unit, document the same for clear patient records and report the same to the
Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
·
Summon Medical Officers/Specialists
to attend to patients in the critical care unit if need arises in the hospital.
·
Liaise with other healthcare staff in
handling patients with multiple of complex medical conditions in the hospital.
·
Supervise, guide and mentor junior
nursing officers, interns and nursing students, together with their work in the
Renal unit of the hospital.
·
Provide nursing services research and
training to students at the Renal unit of the hospital.
·
Ensure that the nursing areas of the
hospital are clean and tidy complying with sanitation standards of the
hospital.
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized
institution
·
Higher Diploma in Specialized
Nursing(Renal) from a recognized institution
·
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a
recognized institution
·
Masters of Science in Nursing 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 nursing
research and training in a reputable institution
Professional
qualification required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Registration with the Nursing Council
of Kenya and Valid Practice License
·
Must have a Certificate in a course
in life-saving
Soft
skills required for the job:
·
Communication skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Compassionate
·
Organizational skills
·
Team building skills
Relevant
Work Experience Required
Minimum
number of years of experience the jobholder is required to have to be appointed
to the position:
·
At least two years working experience
as a Nursing Officer in a reputable health facility
Nursing Officer (Neonatology) (10
Posts)
(DNSNON/KUTRRH/8)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Senior Nursing Officer, the Nursing Officer job exists to provide
general clinical nursing services and patient care and provide nursing research
and training at the KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Receive, register, record and
document patients’ information and present the same the Medical Officers at the
accident an emergency of the hospital.
·
Transfer referred patients from the
accident and emergency for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from
other units of the hospital.
·
Provide general nursing services and
care to patients in the accident and emergency of the hospital.
·
Ensure cleanliness and tidiness at
the accident and emergency area of the hospital.
·
Support Medical Officers and Medical
Specialists in attending to patients in accident and emergency of the hospital.
·
Administer medication to patients in
the accident and emergency as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical
Specialists in the hospital.
·
Administer patient care and nursing
to outpatients in the accident and emergency of the hospital.
·
Monitor patients’ progress in the
accident and emergency, document the same for clear patient records and report
the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
·
Summon Medical Officers/Specialists
to attend to patients in the critical care unit if need arises in the hospital.
·
Liaise with other healthcare staff in
handling patients with multiple of complex medical conditions in the accident
and emergency of the hospital
·
Supervise, guide and mentor junior
nursing officers, interns and nursing students, together with their work in the
accident and emergency unit of the hospital.
·
Provide nursing services research and
training to students at the accident and emergency of the hospital.
·
Ensure that the nursing areas of the
hospital are clean and tidy complying with sanitation standards of the
hospital.
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Higher Diploma in Specialized Nursing
(Neonatology) from a recognized institution
·
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a
recognized institution
·
Masters of Science in Nursing 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 nursing
research and training in a reputable institution
Professional
qualification required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Registration with the Nursing Council
of Kenya and Valid Practice License
·
Must have a Certificate in a course
in life-saving
Soft
skills required for the job:
·
Communication skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Compassionate
·
Organizational skills
·
Team building skills
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 Nursing Officer in a reputable health facility
Nursing Officer (Accident &
Emergency) (20 Posts)
(DNSNOAE/KUTRRH/9)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Senior Nursing Officer, the Nursing Officer I job exists to provide
general clinical nursing services and patient care and provide nursing research
and training at the KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Receive, register, record and
document patients’ information and present the same to the Medical Officers at
the accident and emergency unit of the hospital.
·
Transfer referred patients from the
wards for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from other units of the
hospital.
·
Provide general nursing services and
care to patients in the hospital.
·
Ensure cleanliness and tidiness at
the wards.
·
Support Medical Officers and Medical
Specialists in attending to patients in accident and emergency of the hospital.
·
Administer medication to patients as
prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
·
Administer patient care and nursing
to outpatients in the hospital.
·
Monitor patients’ progress in the
hospital, document the same for clear patient records and report the same to
the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
·
Summon Medical Officers/Specialists
to attend to patients in the critical care unit if need arises in the hospital.
·
Liaise with other healthcare staff in
handling patients with multiple of complex medical conditions in the hospital
·
Supervise, guide and mentor junior
nursing officers, interns and nursing students, together with their work in the
hospital.
·
Provide nursing services research and
training to students at the accident and emergency of the hospital.
·
Ensure that the nursing areas of the
hospital are clean and tidy complying with sanitation standards of the
hospital.
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized
institution
·
Higher Diploma in Specialized Nursing
from a recognized institution
·
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 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 nursing
research and training in a reputable institution
Professional
qualification required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Registration with the Nursing Council
of Kenya and Valid Practice License
·
Must have a Certificate in a course
in life-saving
Soft
skills required for the job:
·
Communication skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Compassionate
·
Organizational skills
·
Team building skills
Relevant
Work Experience Required
Minimum
number of years of experience the jobholder is required to have to be appointed
to the position:
·
At least two years working experience
as a Nursing Officer I in a reputable health facility
Nursing Officer (Oncology) (10 Posts)
(DNSNOO/KUTRRH/8)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting
to the Senior Oncology Nursing Officer, the Oncology Nursing Officer I job
exists to provide oncology nursing services and care to cancer patients,
support oncologists in the oncology unit, provide nursing research and
training, and advise on the same at KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Ensure, in collaboration with Chief
Oncologist, that the unit has properly functioning machinery, equipment and
materials required to support delivery of oncology services in the unit of the
hospital.
·
Deliver quality nursing services and
nursing to care patients in accordance with the set nursing standards and as
per the policies and procedures of the hospital.
·
Receive, register and record patients
and record their personal data and prepare them to be seen and examined by the
oncologists in the oncology unit of the hospital.
·
Explain procedures and discuss test
results or prescribed treatments to patients and monitor their conditions and
progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary in the oncology unit of the
hospital.
·
Provide filed patient records,
medical reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical
condition of patient to the oncologists before treatment in the unit of the
hospital.
·
Support the oncologists to administer
treatment and other medical procedures and prepare patients for oncology
surgical operations and other medical procedures in the cancer unit of the
hospital.
·
Administer prescribed therapy,
medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness,
disease, or injury to patients in the oncology unit of the hospital.
·
Monitor patients’ progress and
response to medication and other therapies after oncology surgical operations
and other medical procedures in the hospital.
·
Support oncology patients manage
cancer-related pain, effects of medication and other therapies in the cancer
unit of the hospital.
·
Provide nursing research and training
to students in oncology unit of the hospital.
·
Mentor and guide junior nursing
officers, interns and students in the oncology unit of the hospital
Qualifications
Minimum
level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing
from a recognized institution
·
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
will be an added advantage
Professional
qualifications required to effectively perform in the role:
·
Registration with the Nursing Council
of Kenya and Valid Practice License
·
Must have a Certificate in a course in
life-saving
Minimum
level of knowledge required for the job:
·
Computer literate
·
Knowledge of relevant legislations
·
Knowledge of professional standards
·
Proven track record of nursing
research and training in reputable institution
Soft
skills required for the Job:
·
Communication and interpersonal
skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
·
Compassionate
·
Team player
·
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 Oncology Nursing Officer in reputable hospital.
Nursing Officer (Theatre) (20 Posts)
(DNSNOT/KUTRRH/8)
Purpose Of The Job
Reporting to the Senior Theatre
Nursing Officer, the Theatre Nursing Officer I exist job to provide specialized
nursing services and care to patients in the operating theatres, support
surgeons operating on patients, provide nursing research and training, and
advise on the same KUTRRH.
Responsibilities
·
Ensure that the theatres are clean,
tidy and orderly in order to provide the conducive environment required while
performing surgical operations and other medical procedures in the unit if the
hospital.
·
Prepare operating theatres for use by
ensuring that they are in order, well-lit and well ventilated in order to
provide the conducive environment for surgical operations and other medical
procedures in the hospital.
·
Provide filed patient records,
medical reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition
of patient to surgeons before surgical operations and other medical procedures
and provide the same to the recovering room staff in the hospital.
·
Ensure that all tools, equipment and
medicines required in performing surgical operations are available, in place
and sufficient to perform surgical operations in the hospital.
·
Receive, register and record patients
in the operating theatres and prepare them for surgical operations by surgeons
in the operating theatres of the hospital.
·
Support the surgeons to perform
surgical operations and other medical procedures in the operating theatres of
the hospital.
·
Follow medical procedures
administered to patients in the operating theatres and monitor their conditions
and progress and inform medical specialists accordingly in the hospital.
·
Administer prescribed medication and
other specialized nursing care and manage patients in the operating theatres of
the hospital.
·
Monitor patients’ progress and
recovery after surgical operations and other medical procedures in the
operating theatres of the hospital.
·
Move patient from the operating
theatres to the recovering rooms for recovery from anesthesia and other post
operation conditions in the hospital.
·
Provide nursing research and training
to students in theatre and operating rooms of the hospital.
·
Mentor and guide junior nursing
officers and students in the operating theatres of the hospital.
Qualifications
Minimum level of academic
qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:
·
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized
institution.
·
Higher Diploma in Theatre Nursing
from a recognized institution.
·
Bachelors’ Degree in Nursing will be
an added advantage
Professional qualification required
to effectively perform in the role:
·
Registration with the Nursing Council
of Kenya and Valid Practice License
Minimum level of knowledge required
for the job:
·
Computer literate
Soft skills required for the job:
·
Communication and interpersonal
skills
·
Team player
·
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 three years’ working
experience as a Theatre Nursing Officer in reputable hospital.
How to Apply
If your background and competencies
match the specifications of any of these posts, please send your
1.
Application Letter,
2.
Curriculum Vitae and
3.
Filled Application Form
Download the Job Job
Application Form.
ONLY via email to recruitment@kutrrh.go.ke
Or hard copies can be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching,
Referral & Research Hospital
P.O Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya
The deadline for the receipt of all
applications is Monday 5th August 2019