Job Summary:
Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) is building the first and largest dialysis chain across East Africa, providing high-quality, life-saving dialysis at an affordable cost to patients in need. AHN brings world-class technical expertise combined with developing world practical operating experience to a region in need of quality dialysis treatment. In North America, over 97% of patients requiring treatment for kidney disease receive care; in East Africa, less than 5% receive care. AHN’s goal is to increase access to high quality care at a lower cost to patients, delivered through a sustainable business model.
The incumbent will serve as a dedicated Renal Nurse in our centers within the outskirts of Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage patients through all stages of dialysis – pre-dialysis, intradialytic and post-dialysis
Identify patient issues in a timely manner and effectively escalate and manage medical emergencies
Manage and troubleshoot dialysis machines, RO systems and other related equipment
Schedule and manage a large number of high-care patients
Manage clinical inventory
Oversee the day-to-day management of clinical patient care
Oversight of Junior Nurses, including training onsite
Set up and operate dialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients
Prime dialyzer with saline or heparinized solution to prepare machine for use
Connect the patient to the hemodialysis machine safely and effectively
Calculate fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure
Monitor patient for adverse reaction or HD machine for malfunction
Requirements:
Higher Diploma in Nephrology Nursing
Experience working in a dialysis environment a plus
Valid nursing license
Demonstrate a strong clinical understanding of renal care requirements – including the provision of hemodialysis in a hospital setting.
Patient-centered attitude
Passion for AHN values
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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