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  • Molecular Scientist (Department of Pathology)

    Molecular Scientist (Department of Pathology)

    JOB SUMMARY
    The successful candidate will conduct molecular benchwork, assist with bio-informatics analysis, maintain the study biorepository, aid in development of future research proposals to submit for funding, local project coordination and supervision for the PRECISE-SPTB study at AKUHN in collaboration with other sites.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Extract placental blood and cervico-vaginal swab DNA obtained from the PRECISE study.
    Prepare libraries for epigenetic studies and metagenomic sequencing.
    Assist in the analysis of 16s rRNA and next generation sequencing (metagenomic) data obtained from cervico-vaginal fluid.
    Provide necessary input into the analysis of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance metabolome data from cervico-vaginal fluid from PRECISE-SPTB cases and controls as per study protocol.
    Ensure the study complies with all scientific and ethical requirements.
    Drafting manuscripts, journal articles and reports for publication and may serve as a reviewer/evaluator of professional and academic journals.
    Present research finding at professional conference and meetings.
    Monitor project budget and may supervise other staff /students on grant-related projects.
    Study coordination at AKUHN.
    Maintain study biorepository.
    Supervision of staff assigned to the PRECISE-SPTB study at AKUHN.
    Work collaboratively with the wider PRECISE-SPTB study team and report progress to the local and lead KCL PI as required.
    Contribute to the design and development of future research proposals and contracts bids for submission to potential funders, completes for research fund regionally, nationally, and internationally.
    Assist with projects and training of residents, students, and laboratory technicians in molecular methods.
    Work closely with PI and molecular pathologists to validate/verify and run new tests and laboratory developed tests.
    Any other responsibilities assigned by the PI.

     REQUIREMENTS

    PhD or equivalent terminal degree from a recognized institution in discipline/field of specialization.
    Good track record in research output such as manuscript development and presentation at national and international conferences.
    Significant and progressive research experience.
    Hands on experience with both dry and wet lab.
    For wet lab, must have hands on experience with molecular techniques including extraction of nuclei acid, preparation of libraries for sequencing, PCR.
    For dry lab, must have working knowledge of bio-informatics analysis such as use of R and/or python. Experience with analysing metagenomic data would be an added advantage.

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  • Research Assistant (Sonographer, Department of Obs and Gynae) Research Officer (Sonographer, Department of Obs and Gynae) Cardiac Perfusionist (OR)

    Research Assistant (Sonographer, Department of Obs and Gynae) Research Officer (Sonographer, Department of Obs and Gynae) Cardiac Perfusionist (OR)

    JOB SUMMARY
    The successful candidate will perform obstetric ultrasound procedures for research participants with the aim of providing accurate pregnancy dating at various gestations. He/she will also perform research roles including screening and recruitment of study participants, clinical and non-clinical data collection, reporting and follow-up.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Liaise with health facility staff and community teams to identify potentially eligible study participants for specific studies and sub-studies.
    Appropriately communicate with families and community about the study.
    Contribute to screening and recruitment of study participants including provision of informed consent.
    Clinical and non-clinical data collection for study participants.
    Preparation of summary reports on research activities.
    Participants follow-up for research visits and data collection.
    Providing accurate pregnancy dating by performing obstetric ultrasound on research participants.
    Adequately handle and store study equipment and perform basic maintenance procedures.
    Manage supplies related to obstetric ultrasound provision to ensure service continuity.
    Train other research staff in roles related to obstetric ultrasound and relevant data collection.
    Any other responsibility assigned by the study coordinator.

     REQUIREMENTS

    Diploma in Medical Imaging Science or Diagnostic Radiography from a recognized institution.
    Higher Diploma in Sonography will be an added advantage.
    Registered by the Kenya Radiation Protection Board and have a valid licence.
    Other clinically qualified applicants with demonstrable competence in providing obstetric ultrasound will be considered.
    Competent at providing Obstetric ultrasound service including pregnancy dating and various gestations.
    At least 1-year clinical experience in providing obstetric ultrasound at a busy health facility.

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  • Senior Accounts Clerk (Computer Section, Debtors Department) Clinical Practice Educator, Maternity

    Senior Accounts Clerk (Computer Section, Debtors Department) Clinical Practice Educator, Maternity

    Position Summary:
    Reporting to the Team Leader, Corporate, the Senior Accounts Clerk (Computer Section) will ensure that all the corporate unallocated credits are maintained at the lowest possible level of the current benchmark and also prepare accurate and timely debtors reports as per the agreed timings.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Offer prompt and satisfactory services to internal and external clients as per the established policies and procedures of the department;
    Receipt allocation of cheques received from corporate and individuals;
    Ensure all payments from corporate and individual clients, adjusting entries and credit notes raised are reconciled to the respective debit entries as per the remittance advice provided by the clients;
    File cheque copies and match receipts posting with batch list on a daily basis;
    Follow up on reconciliation advice and schedules from clients for outstanding credits in their accounts by making calls and writing mails;
    Ensure that un-allocated credits schedule is updated on a timely basis;
    Maintain timely and accurate departmental reports i.e. individual corporate performance
    Participate in preparation of service audits to enable the department to achieve its quality objective
    Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications and skills required:

    Bachelor of Commerce/ CPA II or equivalent
    KCSE Mean Grade C minimum or equivalent
    A minimum 2 years relevant experience in a busy accounting/credit management department
    Proficient in MS Office suite.
    Formal training in customer care or equivalent demonstrated experience.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and customer service skills
    Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
    Good interpersonal skills: Ability to build relationships among team members.
    Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines.
    Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, has initiative and is proactive
    Accuracy & efficiency in handling demanding work load.
    Knowledgeable and can perform routine/non-routine assignments
    Professional grooming and self-presentation

    Closing Date: 28/02/2022

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  • Executive Assistant (Office of the Provost)

    Executive Assistant (Office of the Provost)

    Job Purpose:
    The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing executive secretarial support to the Provost and facilitating key administrative aspects of the Provost’s role. This includes planning and coordinating the Provost’s calendar, arranging all meetings, as well as facilitating these meetings when need be. She/he is responsible for day-to-day communications and oversees communications between the Provost and internal staff of the University and from time to time, external contacts. The Executive Assistant will also coordinate all travel, accommodation and transport arrangements for the Provost.
    Responsibilities:

    Organizing meetings chaired by the Provost – sending out notices and other related meeting documents.
    Managing internal and external communications in and out of the Provost’s office.
    Take initiative, where appropriate, to respond to e-mails that need not involve the Provost, but in consultation and under the guidance of the Provost.
    Ensures clear communication from the Provost to other university officers to ensure coordinated and responsive operation of the university
    Responsible for coordinating all travel and accommodation logistics, both local and international, for the Provost while working closely with the procurement department or AKU approved travel representatives.
    Prepare trip files and ensure all documents related to the trip are filed.
    Create and maintain all files in the Provost’s office, in soft copy and hard copy.
    Effectively plan and schedule appointments in the Provost’s calendar, while ensuring important appointments/engagements are not missed out.
    Prepare a daily program folder containing documents related to meetings taking place each day.
    Coordinate meetings and events that involve the Provost or other senior administrators

    Qualifications and Skill required:

    Bachelor’s Degree (Business/Office Administration, Management, Communications, or equivalent)
    Diploma in secretarial studies is an asset
    Computer literacy is mandatory with experience of applicable software programs
    At least 5 years work experience, preferably in a senior secretarial role in an institution of higher education
    Experience with executive, administrative, and high-level communication
    Evidence of strong executive knowledge, including the ability to maintain absolute discretion and strictest confidentiality
    Experience working in international settings, especially in developing countries, with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
    Demonstrated success in managing and working with people in complex organizations
    Excellence in written and verbal communications in English
    Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and challenging environment
    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team
    Ability to prioritize and organize work
    Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, has initiative and is proactive
    Professional grooming and self-presentation

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  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Responsibilities

    Receive, verify prescriptions and dispense drugs in a timely manner within approved standards and procedures.
    Contact the physician immediately for inaccuracy and illegibility in a prescription order, document errors and communicate them to the nursing and pharmacy staff
    Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing medication to patients/customers.
    Check that every label placed on the medications contains the correct patient name, drug, quantity and directions.
    Compound extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per laid down procedures.
    Counsel patients on drug administration and use of devices for optimum wellness and recovery.
    Receive, return and update drug credits on the system in a timely manner.
    Deliver drug discharges to patients in the ward where applicable
    Communicate out of stock and non-stock effectively and timely to prescriber and nurse and provide alternative choice or make arrangements to order promptly.
    Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage and dispensation of medications
    Record, monitor and update the expiry list of medications in timely manner.
    Conduct nursing floor inspections once a month for all ward stock, solutions and patient medication left behind
    Complete documentation of Interventions, Medication errors and Near Miss, Adverse events, Medication queries, Patient complaints or any other incidents and forward to relevant office
    Perform random medication checks daily and Monitor variance levels in your respective satellites.
    Compile daily satellite reports.
    Carry out regular satellite stock-take exercise.
    Report any special indicators allocated.
    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
    Participate in educational activities and departmental meetings.

    Requirements

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
    Registered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
    Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    Heart Saver Certification.
    Computer literate
    Able to communicate with medical professionals
    Able to work with a team of people from various backgrounds and training
    Excellent customer service skills and empathetic to patients of all ages
    Good interpersonal skills
    Culturally sensitive
    Able to keep up with pharmaceutical developments and Continuous Medical Education programme

    (6 Month’s Contract)

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  • Senior Administrative Assistant (Research Office)

    Senior Administrative Assistant (Research Office)

    Job Summary
    This position reports to the Research Administration Manager and works closely with the Chair of the Institutional Scientific Ethics Review Committee (ISERC). He/she will support the day-to-day running of the (ISERC).
    Responsibilities

    Filing of all applications submitted to the ISERC in order to ensure compliance and protection of human subjects
    Acts as a liaison between ISERC and investigators, research staff, national regulators, and other stakeholders
    Participate in the review of office procedures and proactively lead the change in procedures to increase efficiency
    Promptly resolve any grievances arising from subjects
    Prepare ISERC members’ appointment and service renewal letters
    Compile reviewer reports and present the reports in meetings
    Plan the agenda for convened meetings
    Take minutes and communicate decisions to researchers
    Participate in the review and approval of research budgets
    Any other duties as assigned by the Research Administration Manager

     Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree preferably in a health related area
    Certificate in Research Bioethics or equivalent
    Minimum of 2 years’ Administrative experience in a busy research office.
    Highly organized and analytical
    Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times

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  • Clinical Instructor (Department of Obs and Gynae)

    Clinical Instructor (Department of Obs and Gynae)

    Job Summary
    The Instructor will undertake clinical functions under the supervision of the Department Chair or delegated individual within the department and outreach clinics. In this role, the Instructor admits, consults and undertakes diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under University team.  He/she may prescribe or request certain tests or perform certain procedures without supervision at the discretion of admitting doctor
    Responsibilities

    Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
    Monitor patients’ progress on a regular basis and initiate discussions with patient and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services.
    Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection, providing materials, resources and referrals to patients, family members/care givers.
    Educate patients on informed consent, choice of attending physician and right to seek second opinion.
    Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.
    Take role of teaching and supervising residents, SHOs and other clinical staff.
    Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines

     Requirements

    Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent
    Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
    Minimum Basic Life Support and preferably Advanced Life Support Obstetrics training
    Demonstrates competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment
    Good communication skills
    Demonstrates honesty, integrity, compassion and respect for diversity and applies ethical principles appropriately.

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  • Project Assistant (Department of Paediatrics) Research Nurse (Department of Paediatrics) Lab Technologist (Haematology)

    Project Assistant (Department of Paediatrics) Research Nurse (Department of Paediatrics) Lab Technologist (Haematology)

    Responsibilities

    Organize and manage project logistics as directed by the research coordinator
    Facilitate project procurement needs by raising necessary requisition documents and ensuring that the necessary approvals are timely obtained.
    Follow up with all approving departments on requisitions made and ensure timely delivery of expected outcomes
    Handle all project dispatch as and when need arises and follow up for confirmation of delivery
    Facilitate allowance for government staff attending project meetings
    Raise project travel logs indicating travel/transport requirements monthly
    Receive, sort and route communication as may be directed by the Research coordinator
    Assist the administrative officer in receiving project guests and directing them appropriately,
    Scheduling and monitoring all appointments/meetings
    Assist in organizing for seminars, workshops, training sessions and performing support roles during the sessions
    Assist the administrative officer in ensuring proper filing and documentation of all relevant materials.
    Assist the administrative officer in updating and managing filing index
    Update mail/phone directories
    Routinely advice the research coordinator on need for re-ordering department supplies

     Requirements

    Must hold a Diploma in Business Administration/Communication or supply chain management
    Have at least 3 years of relevant experience in similar work
    Be proficient in computers applications, particularly MS Office Suite
    Any other relevant training in office administration will be a distinct advantage.
    Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Show demonstrated initiative; ability to set goals and priorities and work effectively with minimum supervision
    Be able to work flexible/long hours if and when required
    Be able to maintain strict confidentiality

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  • Research Assistant Nurse ( Department of Pathology)

    Research Assistant Nurse ( Department of Pathology)

    Job Summary
    The successful Nurse will assist in participant screening, consenting, collection of samples, data abstraction and data entry.
    Responsibilities

    Screening and recruitment of participants
    Obtaining informed consent
    Acts as liaison between the department and other stakeholders
    Management of all research data, including data entry
    Liaise with other stakeholders to ensure optimal participant recruitment

     Requirements

    Bsc. Nursing or equivalent qualification
    3-5 years nursing experience preferably with a research background
    Registered Nurse with NCK
    Human subjects’ protection training
    A valid CITI GCP certificate

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  • Associate Purchase Officer (Re-Advertisement)

    Associate Purchase Officer (Re-Advertisement)

    Responsibilities:

    Provide relevant data with analysis to Opex Procurement Manager, PSCMD Director, and Chief Pharmacists to establish “optimum levels” for all supplies categorized as Pharmaceuticals while ensuring no stock-outs of pharmaceutical supplies.
    Determine the criticality of products (to ensure all critical life-saving products are in stock) which requires working very closely with the Chief Pharmacist / Head of Pharmacy.
    Ensure that all items in the Pharmacy Stores are replenished, and all non-stock items requested are purchased efficiently. This requires that purchase orders are raised promptly and efficiently dispatched to the respective suppliers according to set institutional policies and procedures.
    Ensure that purchase order copies are adequately accounted for and maintain control and traceability of each purchase order raised.
    Ensure daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports related to stock, cost savings, and stock status is provided.
    Obtain competitive quotes and give support in negotiations with suppliers.
    Take a lead role in the monitoring and evaluation of pharmaceutical procurement contracts and price agreements.
    Carry out supplier performance evaluation as per standard operating procedures.
    Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Pharmacist, PSCMD Director or Manager

    Requirements:

    Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Pharmaceutical technology.
    Business concentration degree with a Diploma in Pharmaceutical technology combination.
    At least 2 years experience in a supply chain role preferably in a hospital environment
    CIPS and KISM membership will be an added advantage
    Proficiency in MS Office – MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, etc.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent telephone handling skills
    Excellent customer service skills and shows empathy to patients of all ages
    Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, as may be required
    Capacity to manage several tasks and requests simultaneously
    Good grooming and self-presentation
    Team player, critical thinker with good time management skills
    Proficiency in both written and spoken business English.

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