Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
Locum Opportunity
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an
institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the
Aga Khan Development Network.
The hospital is part of a network of
health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities
across East Africa.
The Aga Khan Hospital is in an
exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by
achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for
laboratory services and is at an advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission
International Accreditation.
The hospital is seeking qualified
candidates to fill Locum positions for the year 2020 in our 13 outreaches for a
duration of either 3 months, 6 months or 1-year dependent on the need of the
hospital, suitable candidates needs to possess the ability to organize and
prioritize work, analytical with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and
computer skills, can work in teams.
Candidates should have licensure and
registration with relevant practitioners’ boards and updated membership with
professional bodies to fill the positions listed below:
Medical Officer (Locum)
The successful candidate will be
responsible for providing consultancy and quality clinical judgment to patients
in Ambulatory and Emergency Medicine.
Other Responsibilities:
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Assessment of patient and manage the
patient case.
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Performance of investigative and
therapeutic procedures.
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Perform minor surgeries.
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Re-asses and follow up patients.
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Be a good team player and work
harmoniously with colleagues.
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Comply with the hospital
Confidentiality and privacy policies.
Qualifications
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M.B.Ch.B or equivalent from a
recognized University.
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More than one – year working
experience.
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Must be Registered / Licensed by the
Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
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Competency in emergency procedures
e.g. ACLS, ATLS etc. will be an added advantage.
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Excellent public relations and
communication skills.
Pharmaceutical Technologist (Locum)
The successful candidate will provide both quality
pharmacy services and healthcare in the Medical Centre.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
from KMTC or equivalent from a recognized institution.
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Must be registered and licensed by
the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board
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Over one year working experience in a
busy pharmacy
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Over one year in inventory control
and management
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Knowledge in Computer Packages will
be an added advantage
Radiographer / Sonographer (Locum)
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing
safe, efficient, high quality diagnostic imaging services to both inpatients
and outpatients through the use of modern imaging technology that includes
computerized X-ray machine and multi probe ultrasound unit.
Key Responsibilities
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To undertake initial patient
evaluation, provide diagnostic radiographs, perform ultrasound and Doppler
examinations by capturing images of diagnostic value.
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Ensure radiation safety measures and
protection are observed to comply with government regulations and to ensure
safety to patient’s staff and self.
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Ensure scheduled maintenance, and
calibration of medical equipment are in place and followed.
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Ensure accurate documentation and
care of patients’ records.
Qualifications
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Higher Diploma in Ultrasound
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Two (2) years working experience in
similar position
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Registered and licensed by The Kenya
Radiation Protection Board
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Good communication skills.
Nursing Officers (Locum)
The successful candidate will provide quality nursing
services including performing necessary procedures at the Medical Centre.
Key Responsibilities
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Initiates nursing process.
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Ensure safe custody and correct
administration of drugs.
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Implement prompt action on doctors’
orders.
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Communicate effectively to relevant
departments on patients’ concerns and conditions.
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Coordinate safe transfer of patients
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Support administrative functions of
the clinic when called upon to do so.
Qualifications
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Kenya Registered Community Health
Nurse or Kenya Registered Nurse / Midwife.
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Basic Life Support /Advanced Cardiac
Life Support and any other specialty certification will be an added advantage.
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Over one-year experience in a Medical
/ Surgical setting in a busy medical institution.
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Valid Kenyan nursing practice
license.
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Working knowledge of a Hospital
Management Information System.
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Excellent public relations.
Physiotherapist (Locum)
The successful candidate will work with patients to
identify and improve their movement and function.
He/she will also be expected to be an active member of the
health care team in the Hospital.
Qualifications
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Minimum Diploma in Physiotherapy from
KMTC or any other recognized institution.
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Must be registered and licensed by
the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya
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At least two years working experience
in a busy health facility.
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Working knowledge of a Hospital
Management Information System.
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Excellent Public Relations
Telephone Operator (Locum)
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing
efficient and effective communication services within the Medical Centre.
Key Responsibilities
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Effectively and efficiently handle
all incoming and outgoing calls as per policy.
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Test lines and speakers for
functionality and record the status.
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Timely respond to emergency calls and
ensure correct information for all emergency calls is recorded and communicated
/ escalated to the relevant personnel immediately.
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Report faulty extensions /equipment
as and when required.
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Maintain records of all calls.
Qualifications
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Certificate in Telephone Operations
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At least one year working experience
in a similar position.
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Excellent communication skills (Oral
and written) in both English and Kiswahili.
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Ability to organize and prioritize
work, with sound decision making skills
Driver (Locum)
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving
vehicles for the Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
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Drive all hospital vehicles to
transport passengers or goods to designated areas.
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Pick up and transport employees
according to requests, appointments or schedules.
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Perform routine vehicle maintenance
such as regulating tire pressure, adding oil, water, car wash as well taking
the vehicle to the mechanics for servicing and/or repair.
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Report all accidents or incidents as
and when they occur.
Qualifications
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Minimum KCSE certificate.
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Possession of valid driving license
classes BCE.
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Minimum two years driving experience.
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Valid certificate of good conduct.
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Good knowledge of the Highway Code
and other Kenya traffic laws applicable to commercial operations.
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Ability to work at odd hours and / or
travel at short notice.
Patient Service Officer (Locum)
The successful candidate will be responsible for financial
transactions as well as working closely with Medical and Nursing staff to
ensure smooth patient flow and reduce down on waiting time while ensuring
continuous provision of effective service to enhance customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
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CPA IV
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Excellent Skills in MS Office suite.
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Ability to relate to patients,
through familiarity with medical terminology and triaging procedure.
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Over year working experience.
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Fluent in both written and spoken
English and Kiswahili.
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Organizational skills
Cook (Locum)
The successful candidate will ensure that food production
in the kitchen is of the highest quality with standardized recipes that meet
and exceed client expectations to enable accomplishment of the overall
departmental goals.
Responsibilities
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Produce quality meals in a particular
section of the kitchen that meet the quality and objectives of the department.
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Prepare and serve meals as per the
set standards and procedures.
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Maintaining proper hygiene standards
before, during and after meal preparations
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Ensure the implementation and
practice of the HACCP hygiene management system within the kitchen
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Ensure participation in monthly stock
takes of kitchen equipment
Qualifications
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Diploma in food and beverage
production
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Food handlers Health certificate from
a District Hospital
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At least 2 years working experience.
Steward (Locum)
The successful candidate will ensure clean, safe and infection
free environment by sanitizing utensils, equipment, surfaces floors and
windows.
Responsibilities
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Clean cafeterias, kitchen, offices
and hallways by sweeping, washing, mopping and dusting to maintain a clean,
sanitary and tidy environment as directed by the department team
leader/supervisor/manager
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Collecting, and removal of garbage,
Weighing and disposal of food waste and trash in the designated areas as per
the cleaning and sanitation standards of the department
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Disassemble, clean, sanitize and store
patient trays including all dirty dishes from the wards, cafeteria and
functions
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Monitoring and ensuring that all
chemical solution (i.e. precept) requirements are met, for infection control
Qualifications
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Certificate in institutional
management/ Food and beverage service techniques
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Minimum 1 year working experience
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Knowledge of the HACCP system is an
advantage
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Good communication skills
Meal Server (Locum)
The successful candidate will be responsible for general
service of meals to all clients and maintenance of a hygienic environment
within the catering department.
Responsibilities
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Ensure that correct food orders are
taken from patients and clients.
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Ensure prompt and efficient service
to all clients.
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Manage all menus and request of food
orders by analyzing and summarizing orders prior to service.
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Investigates and report complaints
regarding food quality and service for appropriate action.
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Ensure proper food safety processes
and procedures are adhered to.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Food and beverage services
techniques
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Three years working experience in a
similar position
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Knowledge of the HACCP system is an
advantage
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills
Patient Attendant (Locum)
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting
the clinical nurse with basic nursing procedures to offer support in ensuring
personal hygiene and general comfort of the patients.
Key Result Areas
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Clean and maintain patients’
environment.
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Assist patients to feed.
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Assist in following up meals with
Catering department for patients who must feed in the Nursing Units.
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Assist patients with activities of
daily living by giving bedpans, urinals, assisting with movement to the
bathroom, helping with showers
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Accompany stable patients for
procedures.
Qualifications
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Certificate in Nursing Aid from a
recognized institution.
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At least one year working experience
in a similar position.
·
Good organizational and time
management skills.
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Excellent PR
Laboratory Technologist
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Laboratory Manager the successful
candidate will be responsible for preparing documentation, processing patient’s
samples, ensuring timely dispatch of results and maintain records as per the
AKHK laboratory policy.
Other Responsibilities:
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Receive accession, process specimens
and release patients results as per laboratory procedures.
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Maintain relevant equipment in terms
of routine maintenance, calibration and quality control.
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Participate in proficiency testing
and other quality assurance programs.
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Create and maintain documents and
records as required in the laboratory.
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Select, bleed donors, and prepare
blood and blood products for transfusion as per laboratory procedures.
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Ensuring compliance with relevant
policies and procedures including but not limited to those related to safety
and infection control.
Requirements
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Higher National Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences from a
recognized institution.
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Excellent knowledge of laboratory
operations and procedures.
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Ability to write and review SOPs.
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Excellent computer skills and ability
to work with minimum supervision.
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Minimum three years working
experience in a busy medical laboratory.
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Knowledge and experience in ISO 15189
Standard is desirable.
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Possession of a Phlebotomy
certificate will be an added advantage.
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Registration with the Kenya Medical
Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board with a current practice license
is mandatory.
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Experience of working in Histology
and Cytology sections is a must and preference would be given to such candidates.
Administrative Assistant
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Head of Outreach the successful candidate
will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Head of
Outreaches and the OHC team for delivery of efficient and quality services in
line with the institutional guidelines
Other Responsibilities:
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Handling office tasks, such as
filing, and setting up for meetings.
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Providing real-time scheduling
support by booking appointments and preventing conflicts.
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Making travel arrangements, such as
booking flights, cars, and making hotel and restaurant reservations.
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Preparing and distributing minutes
and consequent follow up action items, generate reports, and create
presentations.
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Maintain records of pools and locums
used in the Outreach Centre’s and ensure HR receives them for processing by the
15th of every month.
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Maintain polite and professional
communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management from
a recognized University.
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2 years of experience in office
administration
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Excellent computer skills, including
a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
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Good communication skills.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are requested to email their
application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with position title and
preferred outreach on the subject line, including names and contact information
of three references, current and expected remuneration to
ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before 10th January, 2020.
The email subject line MUST include position being applied
for and the preferred outreaches e.g. “Medical Officer – Narok Outreach”
The positions are for the following outreaches: Kisii,
Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia,
Homa – Bay, Kapsabet, Migori, Bomet and Narok.
Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu does not charge
any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview,
medical examination or any fee)
“Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity
employer”
