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  • Project Vehicle Driver, Main Pharmacy

    Project Vehicle Driver, Main Pharmacy

    Job purpose:
    Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, the successful candidate will be driving the company vehicles within an established territory to transport medical personnel, equipment and supplies for the project in a timely manner.  S/he will be expected to be willing to travel a lot to different parts of the country where the project activities will be taking place.  They will also be responsible for the maintenance of the vehicles assigned to them and ensuring that they are always in good working condition.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Transport faculty, staff, guests, medical personnel, equipment and supplies to and from the hospital and other specified locations in a safe and timely manner.
    Perform routine checks on the vehicle, such as checking oil, water and tyre pressure and report any defects or malfunctions to the Transport supervisor.
    Observe traffic laws and regulations to ensure safety and avoid accidents.
    Ensure the vehicle is always clean and in good working condition.
    Maintain accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption and other vehicle-related information and ensure log sheets are signed by the respective staff member.
    Ensure that all necessary documentation (e.g. insurance, inspection certificate, etc) and other mandatory equipment required by law for the vehicle are in place and up to date/Valid.
    Participate in emergency response activities as may be needed.
    Assist in loading and off-loading medical equipment and supplies.
    Maintain strict confidentiality of passengers/patients’ information and medical records.

    Qualifications and Skills required.

    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C (plain)
    Valid Driver’s licence with a clean driving record
    Possession of Kenyan Driving licence Grade D and a valid PSV or equivalent
    Possession of a Certificate of Good conduct
    Atleast 5 years of experience as a driver, preferably in a hospital or medical setting
    Knowledge of traffic regulations and city locations
    Ability to speak and write fluently in English and Kiswahili
    Good communications and interpersonal skills
    Ability to work independently and under pressure.
    Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
    Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
    Excellent attendance and positive attitude towards the job
    Professional attributes and good customer service skills.

    Physical requirements

    Ability to lift and carry heavy loads of upto 50 pounds.
    Ability to work in both outdoor and indoor environments.
    Healthy and alert with ability to drive for long hours.

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    aku.taleo.net

  • Research Assistant, Distress Assessment & Response Tool (DART) Study

    Research Assistant, Distress Assessment & Response Tool (DART) Study

    The Clinical Research Unit (CRU):
    The AKU Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is a core facility of the Aga Khan University Cancer Centre – Experimental Therapeutics program, established in line with AKU’s clinical and translational research agenda. The CRU supports high quality human subjects research and research processes to facilitate timely, ICH-GCP compliant clinical research studies from conception through to completion, and is dedicated to providing hope to cancer patients, ensuring that they receive the best of oncologic care in the context of being part of a clinical trial.  Our clinical trials program is dedicated to the study of novel therapies in the management of cancer.
    Job Summary:
    This position will contribute to establishment of the Cancer – Mental Health Program at the Aga Khan University Hematology-Oncology department. Distress Assessment & Response Tool (DART) is a novel program to determine distress levels in cancer patients and provide tools to help alleviate and mitigate sources of distress. The Research Assistant could be an Research Nurse with clinical training or a non Research Nurse with clinical exposure and experience.  The Research Assistant will interact with patients and complete DART assessments and work together with the Project Lead (a Clinical Psychologist) to determine distress levels and recommend appropriate intervention in collaboration with the treating Medical Doctor. In addition to always maintaining a professional demeanor, the Research Assistant will be expected to interact with cancer patients with care, compassion and empathy.
    Responsibilities:

    Identify, recruit and consent patients to complete the DART assessment;
    Administer DART questionnaires in person and remotely;
    Document and maintain accurate records of patients completing DART; 
    Extract data from the patient health records and upload it to the tracking database; 
    Ensure compliance with ethics, ICH-GCP and study protocol, including policies and regulations related to safety, privacy, and confidentiality;
    Work closely with the Project Lead to establish a Psychosocial Oncology Program; and 
    Ensure storage of data in a private and confidential manner, and in compliance with Kenya Data Protection laws.

    Requirements:

    Must have a Bachelor’s degrees in any field (health care field would be an asset)
    Have not less than 1 year experience in survey conduct, consenting process, study coordination/management
    Must have Knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research
    A Certification in suicide intervention and mental health first aid will be an asset
    Previous nursing or clinical background (with patient involvement) will be an asset

     Knowledge and Competencies (skills, abilities & traits required):

    Proficiency in English and Swahili languages, both written and spoken, including typing are key for this role
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Have at least intermediate computer literacy

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  • ECD Technical Associate, Institute for Human Development

    ECD Technical Associate, Institute for Human Development

    Job Summary
    The Institute for Human Development at Aga Khan University is setting up a programme of work to provide technical support to local organizations working in Kenya, Uganda,  Lebanon and Jordan to support children in emergency or humanitarian settings.  This work programme will aim to strengthen access to and quality of early childhood development and education services in these settings. 
    We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Early Childhood Development and/or Early Childhood Education expert to join our team as a Technical Officer.   
    Responsibilities

    Contribute to the development of the knowledge platform;
    Contribute to the development of technical materials and briefs;
    Through virtual and physical meetings provide technical support to implementing partners;
    Support the project P.I in developing research proposals, acquiring ethics approval, and supervising data collection, management, analysis and dissemination;
    In liaison with an M&E Consultant, facilitate the county teams develop and use an ECD M&E framework to ensure programme outcomes are realized;
    Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the various short courses to be offered by the programme;
    In collaboration with the Communication Officer, develop policy briefs, fact sheets, and other communication products targeting decision-makers at the Counties;
    Identify and document lessons learned and best practices for decision making by leadership; and
    Document evidence of processes and activities through photography and videography, interviews, and testimonials in collaboration with the Communications Officer at IHD.  

    Requirements

    Master’s degree inEarly Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, or other allied field. Bachelor’s degree in any of these field with at least 5 years of experience may be considered;
    Experience coordinating or supporting a research project in early childhood development and education
    Demonstrable experience in training and facilitation of ECD/ ECE courses
    Strong background in mixed methods research
    Strong oral and academic writing skills
    Experience in community mobilization and partner engagement processes
    Demonstrable experience in providing technical support and capacity-strengthening for Programme implementation teams.

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  • Project Assistant, Brain and Mind Institute

    Project Assistant, Brain and Mind Institute

    Job Summary
    As part of the National Institute of Health funded Center for Opioid and Cocaine Addiction (Supplement) project, this position will support the Principal Investigator to carry out the project aims. The Project Assistant will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the NeuroPsychopharmacology School aspect of the  project. He/she will manage stakeholders, lead teams, mitigate risks, handle budgets, ensure quality, facilitate communication, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement through evaluations.
    Responsibilities

    Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for various initiatives within the school;
    Coordinate with faculty members, researchers, and other stakeholders to identify project goals, objectives, and deliverables;
    Monitor progress against project plans and take necessary actions to keep projects on track;
    Identify key stakeholders involved in the school and establish effective communication channels;
    Collaborate with faculty members, researchers, students, and other relevant parties to gather input and feedback on project requirements;
    Facilitate travel and accommodation arrangements for all stakeholders in coordination with housing and travel department;
    Provide timely technical support to the stakeholders in liaison with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) department;
    Build and lead cross-functional teams to execute the training school project successfully;
    Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies for the project in liaison with the Internal Audit Department (IAD);
    Monitor project expenses against approved budget and take corrective actions, if necessary, in collaboration with finance department or relevant stakeholders; and
    These initial responsibilities and deliverables may evolve during the neuropsychopharmacology school implementation hence other related responsibilities may be assigned.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or any related field. Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
    3-5 years’ experience in training delivery;
    Experience in designing, developing, and delivering training programs that align with project goals and objectives;
    Experience in managing training initiatives including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting and needs assessment;
    Educational or experiential knowledge of learning management platforms for managing and tracking training activities, including course enrolment, progress tracking, and reporting;
    Experience in using SPSS and any other statistical software;
    Skill in designing evaluation mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of training programs and gather feedback from participants for continuous improvement; and
    Familiarity with data protection guidelines, ensuring that the training meets legal requirements.

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    aku.taleo.net

  • Director Operations, Strategy, Projects & Facilities, Facilities Admin. Office

    Director Operations, Strategy, Projects & Facilities, Facilities Admin. Office

    Job Purpose:
    Formulation of short and long-term strategies; managing hospitality services programmes, environmental programmes and safety activities to ensure compliance with legal requirements.  In addition, ensuring an accessible and safe environment for the patients, visitors, faculty and staff at the Aga Khan University, Nairobi; providing expert advice to the Aga Khan Hospitals in East Africa.
    Key responsibilities:

    Plan and organize the deployment of plant & equipment to meet agreed standards and cost-effectiveness and long-term development of the University strategies to ensure safe, effective and efficient functioning facilities and integrated efforts amongst the facility areas/ users.
    Develops strategies, policies and procedures which are measurable and realistic for the Division including hospitality and other services 
    Prepares annual budgets for capital and revenue expenditure for the hospitality/ facility division and ensure compliance after its approval
    Ensure managers execute the agreed plans and strategies according to the implementation schedule and see to it that all work instructions and plans function efficiently
    Establish parameters relevant to guidelines to meet division goals while continuously monitoring expenses and key result areas, and implement strategies to meet goals
    Perform other duties as may be assigned by Chief Operating Officer and/or Senior Leadership.

    Qualifications and skills required:

    Bachelors in Engineering OR BSc. (Engineering)
    MBA will be an added advantage
    Registered with relevant Engineering Body and/or eligible for registration with the Engineering board of Kenya/ Kenya Institute of engineers
    Experience in Facilities Management
    Over 12 years’ experience in ALL Engineering areas, general management and customer service.
    Experience in hospital industry highly desirable
    Innovative and a good team player,
    Good leadership and excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
    Customer friendly and well versed with computer skills.
    Working knowledge of architectural applications
    High integrity
    Good grooming and self-presentation

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  • Research Assistants, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

    Research Assistants, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

    Job Summary
    We are seeking to hire four (4) Research Assistants who will be community and facility based. They will be based at public health facilities in Kaloleni and Rabai sub counties in Kilifi County. The role may include some local travel between sites and to the community. The role also requires shift work including nights, weekends and public holidays.
    This position is required to contribute to participant recruitment tracing and follow-up, data collection for research studies of the African Research Leader fellowship project as well as related studies led by the same team.
    The successful candidates will be required to screen and recruit participants at health facilities, administer informed consent and collect data for the study. They will also contribute to the follow-up of study participants in the community and when they return for study visits and health facility visits. Roles also include some complex data collection approaches such as special assessments for children, referral of participants and offering initial emotional support to participants.
    They will also be required to comply with stipulated guidelines related to informed consent, data collection and data handling. They will be required to be sensitive and considerate throughout the encounter with participants, their families, health facility staff, community health teams and peer mothers.
     He / She will be the face of the study to the community and will be required to communicate to families, health facility staff, community health teams and peer mothers as appropriate and at all times to display a professional attitude.
    Responsibilities

    Liaise with health facility staff to identify potentially eligible study participants for recruitment into specific studies and sub-studies;
    Screen participants for eligibility;
    Provide eligible participants with information about the study and administer Informed consent;
    Data collection – both qualitative and quantitative data;
    Conduct simple clinical measurements for the study;
    Support health facility staff in obtaining and recording other data relevant for the study;
    For participants, conduct home follow-up visits to collect relevant data for the study;
    Perform child neuro assessments and other structured assessments and collect the resultant data;
    Provide initial emotional and psychological support for study participants during and after special data collection sessions e.g. Health economics data collection and verbal autopsies;
    Support the referral of participants to the health facility for clinical management;
    Regularly clean data based on the query reports shared by the data management team;
    Support the development of study documentation such as checklists and tracking forms
    Support translation of study documents
    Create daily and monthly summary reports for activities as guided by the Study Coordinator.
    Attend training sessions and obtain relevant competency in data collection and informed consent and other skills essential for delivery of his/her role; and
    Any other responsibility as allocated by the Study Coordinator/Research Officer. This may include activities in the community and activities in other studies within the Centre of Excellence Women and Child Health.

     Requirements

    Diploma in Community Health/Development, Psychology or any health-related field;
    BSc in Community Health/Development, Psychology or any health-related field will be an added advantage;
    Experience in data collection for research studies or other programs;
    Experience in community-based research activities and/or working at a health facility;
    Experience in mobile data collection tools;
    Fluency in local language will be an added advantage; and
    Ability to work independently.

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    aku.taleo.net

  • Administrative Secretary, Department of Surgery

    Administrative Secretary, Department of Surgery

    Job Summary
    To provide efficient administrative support services to the Chair and Faculty and manage the entire Department of Surgery by assisting in general administrative activities as and when required.
    Responsibilities

    Compose and type regular correspondence such as invitations and informative material.
    Develop and maintain a filing system.
    Provide statistical and budget reports.
    Supervise and monitor inventory of office and project equipment and furniture.
    Manage calendar schedules and follow up delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines.
    Work with the Academic office to ensure smooth running of the Post Graduate Medical Education Residency Program
    Coordinate examination activities for the Department of Surgery
    Assist in preparation of faculty/residents’ presentations, research papers, etc.
    Maintain the residents/faculty leave schedules.
    Process staff requisitions when positions for residency and faculty fall vacant and make follow-ups to ensure timely replacement.
    As required, participate in the training and supervision of part-time and volunteer secretarial staff.
    Arrange meeting facilities & distribute minutes of the meetings and make follow-ups on action items.
    Participate in the organization of seminars, workshops, retreats, training sessions and arrange for travel & accommodation (both local and international) by liasing with the housing and travel department.
    Arranging and reconciling staff advance used by faculty/resident used during their training/conferences.
    Routinely re-order department supplies. Ensure weekly supply of food and beverage and office supplies as per the needs of the department.
    Coordinate with the medical records transcription office to ensure that all medical reports are written by both the faculty and residents.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Business and Office Management/ Diploma in Secretarial Studies
    Proficient in MS Office Suite
    Audio typing, dictation and shorthand skills
    Excellent written and oral communication skills
    Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
    Ability to relate well with faculty, clinicians, and hospital staff at all levels.

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    aku.taleo.net

  • Assistant Accountant / Senior Assistant, General Finance

    Assistant Accountant / Senior Assistant, General Finance

    Job role
    The Assistant Accountant will ensure the accurate, efficient, and secure receipt and documentation of capital goods. Safeguard these assets throughout the receiving process, maintain meticulous records, and coordinate with various departments to facilitate the seamless integration of capital items into the organization’s operations.
    Key responsibilities:

    Daily Receiving and verification of Invoices from Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Department (PSCMD) ensuring relevant support documents are attached namely Delivery notes, Local Purchase Order (LPO), Goods Received Note (GRN), Credit Notes (CN), Non-Stock Purchase Requisitions (NSPR) and Charge sheets where applicable.
    Label assets with unique identification tags ensuring accuracy and consistency.
    Maintain meticulous records of received capital items, including serial/IMEI numbers, specifications, locations and custodians.
    Scan all GRIN acknowledgments related to Fixed Assets and upload them in the asset management system and save copies in a shared folder.
    Capture photographs of all Fixed Assets and upload these images in the asset management system and save them in a shared folder.
    Obtain signoffs from asset custodians and update this information in the asset management system.
    If assets are delivered directly to users, visit the user’s location to complete the above tasks, or arrange for this information to be provided via email if feasible.
    Conduct periodic audits to verify the accuracy of asset records and address any discrepancies.
    Any other duty as may be required by the management.

     Qualifications and skills requirements:

    CPA II or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field. Added advantage if possessing both.
    Minimum of 6 months of working experience in a similar role
    A team player with good organizational and communication skills
    Attention to details and problem-solving skills.
    Person of high integrity with a positive attitude towards work.
    Able to work flexible/long hours as and when required.

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    aku.taleo.net

  • Clinical Nurse, Maternity Research Assistant, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health ECD Technical Associate, Institute of Human Development ECD Manager, Institute for Human Development

    Clinical Nurse, Maternity Research Assistant, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health ECD Technical Associate, Institute of Human Development ECD Manager, Institute for Human Development

    Responsibilities:

    Complete initial assessment and re-assessment of obstetric mothers and new-born babies to identify their care needs
    Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
    Develops and implements prepartum, intrapartum, post-partum and new born care plan
    Proficient in Management of labour, delivery and third stage
    Ability to perform and repair episiotomy
    Ability to repair first and second degree tears
    Carry out and interpret Cardiotocography (CTG) and Non Stress Test (NST) and act on findings
    Administers safely and is knowledgeable about medications routinely used in obstetrics
    Is able to recognize obstetric and neonatal emergencies and involve multidisciplinary team as appropriate
    Initiates timely initial immunizations for new borns as per guidelines
    Proficiency in caring for mothers’ post- surgical procedures
    Perform timely safety checks on equipment as per policy guidelines

    Requirements:

    KRCHN/KRM/BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
    Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
    Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
    Certification in advanced life support in obstetrics ( ALSO)
    Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
    Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Obstetric nursing

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  • Stock Controller/ Senior Assistant, PSCMD Administration (6 months’ contract)

    Stock Controller/ Senior Assistant, PSCMD Administration (6 months’ contract)

    Job Purpose:
    To stock, manage and supply consignments items, medical surgical, pharmaceutical, pathology and radiology, Food & Beverage, Engineering, CAPEX and general stores inventory, non-inventory items required by various hospital-wide, outreach and University Centre users.  Accurate reporting of inventory held within respective areas of responsibility.
    Responsibilities:

    In charge of the assigned warehouse and/or Sub Store
    Service material requests from end-users.
    Ensure accurate, timely and complete posting and updating of transactions in the system, accurate and timely issue of items.
    Stack Items safely and neatly i.e., identifiable, and traceable.
    Ensure there are no stock outs by pre-empting the purchaser on items running low on stocks.
    Recommend optimum quantities of items to be replenished.
    Receiving of inventory from vendors against Purchase Orders, verifying quantity and quality.
    Accurate and on-time receiving and verification of invoices and forwarding to Finance for processing.
    Assist in maintaining minimum stock days.
    Verify the quality of goods received from vendors/Warehouses/Sub stores.
    Follow up on issues that end users have not accepted.
    Adhere to the FEFO method of stock movement.
    Manage a minimum value of expiries and items being obsolete.
    Take part in quarterly stock takes.
    Reporting; Ensure daily submission of checklist, Monthly on-time submission of bulk SPR for inventory replenishment, slow moving inventory, approved disposal forms and QVR reports.
    Control short expiry items/non-moving and slow-moving items and coordinate with satellite stores and receiving teams to ensure their timely returns to suppliers.
    Responsible for overseeing daily temperatures logs – both storage areas and fridges with supervision from immediate supervisor.
    Ensure stock transfers/ material stock issues and SPRs are checked and signed as per laid down procedures.
    Ensure daily replenishments of SPRs are done efficiently and on a timely mannder as per prescribed schedules.
    Ensure general neatness and cleanliness of the main stores.
    Ensure daily submission of inventory checklists, monthly on time submission of buld SPR for inventory replenishment, slow moving inventory report, expired inventory report, approved and signed disposal forms and Quality Variance Reports (QVR).
    Any other duties that may be assigned by PSCMD Supervisor, Assistant managers, managers and PSCMD leadership, which may include support the role and function of Purchase Assistant. 

    Qualifications, experience and skills requirements:

    Business-related Diploma or Certification. 
    Membership to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or Chartered Institute of Logistics (CILT) or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) will be an added advantage.
    At least two years of work experience in a related field/work environment
    Proficiency in working with MS Office – MS Excel and MS word
    Ability to work in a team, has initiative and is proactive
    Excellent customer service skills and customer focus,
    Excellent interpersonal/ communication skills
    Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
    Ability to lift heavy boxes, climb and bend.
    Knowledge of warehousing/stocking

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    aku.taleo.net