Website: Website http://jacarandahealth.org/

Technology Manager

Job Summary
The purpose of this role is to champion operational discipline, continuous development, and optimization of Jacaranda Health operations and ensure innovation and automation of processes and continuous availability of systems, networks, databases, and data security systems to guarantee reliability and optimum support of JH’s operations in line with the strategic objectives

Reports to: Head of Technology
Preferred start date: June 1, 2022

Main Responsibilities

Implement Jacaranda Health (JH)’s medium and long-term digital strategy and in order to drive rapid technological innovation and ensure automation of processes in line with the overall organizational strategy
Maintain and update the organization’s data warehouse and data model.
Enforce adherence to the team’s monthly budgets
Design, control, and manage the technical process and operational integrity of technological services provided by the team
Implement work plans to ensure effective implementation of the department’s strategic objectives and ensure technology operations are coordinated and completed within set deadlines and budgets
Guide implementation and maintenance of the organization’s technology infrastructure including the analytics infrastructure, systems, databases, dashboards, and visualizations to ensure their respective functionalities are robust, effective, cost-efficient, and stable in order to promote service delivery while working closely with the Data & Analytics and Program teams
Execute the transformation of the organization’s technical infrastructure to be modular, robust, and deployable to other countries and contexts according to guidance from the Senior Technology Manager
Guide improvement of existing tools and processes in keeping with growing organizational needs and user feedback in order to ensure the organization remains on the cutting edge of technology.
Operationalize the organization’s technology research and development to promote constant innovation, drive cost reductions, and increased efficiency through automation, and enforce a culture of constantly trying new things and looking for ways to do existing things better
Define the engineering culture by working with engineers and other stakeholders to set engineering standards and best practices for the organization.
Execute on the design, deployment, and monitoring of projects eg Blood Tracker to ensure innovations meet the JH’s technology advancement appetite and value for money
Enforce team SLAs and SOPs for development and issue response
Manage the development and implementation of appropriate data protection policies and procedures in line with the 2019 Data Protection Act to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
Execute the transformation of the organization’s technical infrastructure to be modular, robust, and deployable to other countries and contexts
Collaborate with management, team leads, and team members to design and implement new processes, resolve issues, and ensure solutions are viable and consistent.
Act as the interface between the Technology team and the rest of the organization in regards to implementation, updates, and maintenance of all technology-related initiatives
Guide, develop and motivate the Technology team, including upskilling, training on the best practices in line with current trends, and oversee performance evaluations to promote growth and staff motivation in line with JH’s people agenda
Oversee performance evaluations to promote growth and motivation of direct reports in line with JH’s people agenda

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Statistics, Applied Math, or any other related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with 2 years at a managerial level
Working in a fast-paced and agile environment

Technical Competencies

3+ years experience working with Python 3+
3 years experience with SQL and document databases
3 years experience working with large databases and maintaining/updating a complex data model
2 years experience working with Cloud services
1 years experience with ML and NLP
2 years experience with React
Analytics skills
Project management skills
Knowledge of programming languages
Experience with data analysis in a complex, fast-paced environment
Experience using data visualization tools in a complex, fast-paced environment
Experience with GIS
Experience managing technical partners and consultants

Contract Period
This position is expected to be a contract of 12 months, renewable.

Interested candidates should send their applications to jhslcareers@jacarandahealth.org No hard copies required or accepted.

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October 29, 2024
Public Partnerships Manager Clinical Helpdesk Agent General Helpdesk Agent

Job purpose
The purpose of this position will be to establish and maintain relationships with the County Ministry of Health with a focus on county health executive leadership and the county health management teams. This position will ensure relationships between JH and county health management teams are maintained leading to smooth implementation of JH interventions in the county.
Duties and responsibilities
Strengthen Jacaranda Health County Engagement

Establish and maintain working relationships with County Health Management Teams (CHMT) ensuring that JH remains a priority partner to the county leadership
Engage and maintain close relationships with county executive leadership to facilitate county support on policy and budget issues
Maintain close contact with the CHMTs and keep abreast with county maternal health priorities and needs and communicate back to internal stakeholders
Conduct county level annual needs assessment to identify priority areas of interventions for Jacaranda Health
Maintain effective and regular communication with the county leadership ensuring that county requests are prioritized and addressed comprehensively
Lead and facilitate JH engagement with the counties ensuring that counties commit to cost share in the implementation of JH programs

Increase Jacaranda Health Visibility at the county level

Identify and present JH at county health platforms relating to maternal and newborn health issues and position JH as the maternal health lead partner
Collaborate with counties/CHMT and convene JH specific progress review meetings to ensure that the county leadership is kept up to date with program progress and impact of program interventions
Put measures in place to ensure that JH regularly reports (Monthly, quarterly, and biannually) to the county on the progress of program implementation and that the proposed action points in the reports are actioned by the county and JH
Attend and present JH in county level meetings such as TWGs, AWP planning meetings and stakeholder forums
Identify county innovative communication channels through which JH progress, impact and support can be communicated.

Provide Program Support

Lead the initial engagement with new counties, establish county buy in, entry meetings and agreement between counties and JH
Provide linkage between JH programs at the county level and the CHMT and the county health executive leadership
Provide guidance to the programs teams in adapting and implementing JH programs to respond to specific county priorities and county requests
Identify and address county leadership challenges to ensure that there is seamless implementation of Jacaranda Health programs in counties.
Engage with CHMT to plan for joint supportive supervision visits ensuring that the implementation of JH solutions is as per county quality standards
Identify potential risks to JH and its programs because of JH partnership with counties and propose risk mitigation strategies
Identify potential private partners JH can partner with in specific counties to drive cost-share and reduce on duplication of efforts

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Health-related field, Business Administration, Public Relations, or any other related fields
A master’s degree or professional certification in relevant field will be an added advantage

Relevant Experience

A minimum of 9 years’ experience in implementing county level programs
Experience in implementing public sector programs and working closely with health management teams
Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with county health officials

Technical Competencies

Understanding of the devolved health function
Strategic thinking
Conflict Resolution
Problem identification and resolution
Documentation and technical writing skills

Behavioral Competencies

Strong Customer Service Orientation
Ability to Drive Change and foster Innovation
Results Focused with ability to achieve and sustain results
Planning and Organizing
Take Responsibility, initiate tasks and follow them to completion
Influence Decisions and Actions for multiple stakeholders
Communicate and Share Information in an effective manner with both internal and external customers
Build Strong and working relationships
Understand internal and external client perspectives

Contract Period
This position is expected to be a contract of 12 months (renewable)

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October 28, 2024
Branch Manager Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist

Business Purpose/Objective:

Responsible for providing and maintaining high standards of professional care to all clients while ensuring consistent provision of efficient and ethical care to support it in achieving quality health service delivery. Responsible for the critical balance of the hospital between offering high quality care and maintaining profitability and sustainability.

Education

Hold a diploma or degree in any medical field and from a recognized university/ (medical training) college.
Hold an active License from relevant Medical Body. Business or health systems degree is an added advantage.

Experience

Position holder should have at least 5 years’ experience in working as licensed medical personnel and hold a leadership position in a busy health facility.

Knowledge and Skills Requirement

Excel in people management especially in leading organizations through change management.
Experienced in linking strategy to operational execution by using data to drive practice.
Comfortable with failing fast and pivoting. Testing new ideas and helping them scale needs one to be comfortable in operating complex, uncertain and evolving environments.

Key competencies

Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence.

Duties and Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibility:

Directing and implementing adherence to Jacaranda code of conduct, policies/procedures, and performance of assigned staff;
Monitoring staff compliance to customer service;
24 Hour accountability and authority for decisions regarding patient care, site operations and personnel management for the facility.

Execution expert:

Lead the execution of the strategies developed in collaboration with the senior management this includes streamlining operations to set them up for success;
The BM will directly lead the operations and clinical team and will provide leadership and guidance to clinical and operations coordinators.

Data driven change agent:

Working in collaboration with the Quality Improvement Lead to Conduct deep dives into branch activities and operations to identify improvement areas, developing work plans for change and coordinating team leads to achieve these goals;
Evaluating complex data sets to improve patient, financial and care processes and outcomes;
Develop and track team leads to meet their KPIs and ensure the Branch is meeting its commitment to uncompromising quality;
Maintain departmental standards of Quality.

Budget Responsibility:

Project anticipated volume and demand for each department, conducts cost analysis, analyzes and monitors budget reports and variances;
Evaluate human and materials resource utilization and makes necessary adjustments;
Collaborates with finance manager to develop annual budgets for the facility;
Any other duties as assigned.

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October 28, 2024
Consultant Paediatrician Paediatric Nurse

Business Purpose/Objective
The job holder will be expected to provide quality Paediatric services to both outpatients and inpatients; and assist in ensuring smooth operations in the clinical department and contribute positively to business strategy.
Education

MMed in Paediatrics and Child Health care from a recognized institution
Specialist Recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board.
Registered, licenced and retained by the Kenya Medical Practitioners Board.

Experience

At least 2 years’ post graduate working experience in a busy facility.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Should have the desire and ability to enhance the scope of paediatric health services in order to meet and exceed the expectation of the client.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Ability to positively influence and nurture teamwork.
High level of customer-satisfaction orientation.
Expert diagnostic skills.
Trustworthy and compassionate character.

Key competencies

Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence.

What You Will Do

Skills and Capacity Building (Initially 70% of your time, but this will be reduced as capacity is built)
Draft protocols in relation to development of our neonatal nursery in accordance with risk specifications of the hospital;
Draft protocols in relation to handling of paediatric patients in relation to outpatient services;
Provide training to our clinical workforce and assist with curriculum development to promote continuous training and monitoring, provided via the Clinical Educator;
Draft drills to assist with upskilling existing clinical workforce.
Clinical Work (initially 30% of your time, but will increase as our hospital network grows)
Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development;
Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms;
Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history;
Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration;
Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities;
Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopaedists etc.);
Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures;
Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.);
Keep abreast of advancements in paediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences
Medical care will conform to best practice and meet contract target and service specifications;
A preliminary discharge summary will be issued to each patient prior to them leaving hospital, in accordance with service specifications;
Coordinating and managing emergency patients in the inpatient and outpatient and ensuring client referral is effective;
The referring doctor will be kept informed of inpatient and outpatient progress;
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients and ensure clients have a good customer experience at Jacaranda Maternity;
Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be undertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with Jacaranda policy;
Maintain patient rights, and be aware of cultural differences when dealing with patients.
Should you receive or become aware of complaints relating to the standard of care and/or the treatment of patients, or professional attitudes toward staff, these shall be referred to the Chief Executive Officer and discussed with the Senior Management Team;
Liaise with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment;
A maximum of 20 min response time for emergencies on scheduled shifts.

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October 28, 2024
Consultant Pediatrician GYN Surgery and High Risk Obstetrics Coordinator

Job Description
The job holder will be expected to provide quality Paediatric services to both outpatients and inpatients; and assist in ensuring smooth operations in the clinical department and contribute positively to business strategy.
Job Educational Requirements

MMed in Paediatrics and Child Health care from a recognized institution
Specialist Recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board.
Registered, licenced and retained by the Kenya Medical Practitioners Board.

Job Experience

At least 2 years’ post graduate working experience in a busy facility.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Should have the desire and ability to enhance the scope of paediatric health services in order to meet and exceed the expectation of the client.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Ability to positively influence and nurture teamwork.
High level of customer-satisfaction orientation.
Expert diagnostic skills.
Trustworthy and compassionate character.

Key competencies

Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence.

Skills and Capacity Building (Initially 70% of your time, but this will be reduced as capacity is built)

Draft protocols in relation to development of our neonatal nursery in accordance with risk specifications of the hospital;
Draft protocols in relation to handling of paediatric patients in relation to outpatient services;
Provide training to our clinical workforce and assist with curriculum development to promote continuous training and monitoring, provided via the Clinical Educator;
Draft drills to assist with upskilling existing clinical workforce.

Clinical Work (initially 30% of your time, but will increase as our hospital network grows)

Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development;
Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms;
Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history;
Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration;
Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities;
Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopaedists etc.);
Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures;
Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.);
Keep abreast of advancements in paediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences
Medical care will conform to best practice and meet contract target and service specifications;
A preliminary discharge summary will be issued to each patient prior to them leaving hospital, in accordance with service specifications;
Coordinating and managing emergency patients in the inpatient and outpatient and ensuring client referral is effective;
The referring doctor will be kept informed of inpatient and outpatient progress;
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients and ensure clients have a good customer experience at Jacaranda Maternity;
Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be undertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with Jacaranda policy;
Maintain patient rights, and be aware of cultural differences when dealing with patients.
Should you receive or become aware of complaints relating to the standard of care and/or the treatment of patients, or professional attitudes toward staff, these shall be referred to the Chief Executive Officer and discussed with the Senior Management Team;
Liaise with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment;
A maximum of 20 min response time for emergencies on scheduled shifts.

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October 28, 2024
Paediatric Nurse

We have big ambitions and require a Paediatric Nurse with Maternity experience.
Reporting to our nurse-in-charge, we are looking for someone highly motivated, caring, dedicated Pediatric Nurse to be responsible for the medical and health care of children.
Will you join us and help transform maternal and new-born health care in East Africa?
Education

Certification as a Registered Nurse for Paediatric care
Hold a diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized university/ (medical training) college

Experience

At least 2-3 years’ experience in clinical work as a licensed Paediatric Nurse and a strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all clients
Position holder should have at least 5 years’ experience in Maternity
Experience with neonatal resuscitation after birth (Preferred)

Knowledge and Skills
Requirements

Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; empathy and the ability to relate to children
Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail

Key Competencies

Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
Strong leadership and initiative to solve problems
Ability to remain calm under pressure and exercise good judgment

Duties and Responsibilities

Working with children and asking questions about their health for diagnosis and documenting patients’ symptoms and medical history for the doctor;
Assessing a child’s needs and providing initial care;
Identifying changes in children’s symptoms and intervening in emergency situations;
Participating in pain management for children;
Administering medications, drawing blood, and giving childhood vaccinations following age-appropriate guidelines;
Monitoring temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and keeping accurate records;
Monitoring and giving care plan for admitted neonates in the NBU.
Dealing with the anxieties and demands of parents, and helping families to deal with their child’s illness or injury;
Remaining up to date on the latest developments, rules and regulations, drug therapies, equipment, and treatment procedures;
Educating general nurses on updated information needed to improve patient outcomes;
Provide comprehensive antenatal care, postnatal care and other services for clients at the facility based on Jacaranda Maternity’s clinical protocols and processes;
Any other duties as assigned.

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October 28, 2024
Paediatric Nurse Sonographer

We have big ambitions and require a Paediatric Nurse. Reporting to our nurse-in-charge, we are looking for someone highly motivated, caring, dedicated Pediatric Nurse to be responsible for the medical and health care of children.
Qualifications

Education Certification as a Registered Nurse for Paediatric care
Hold a diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized university/ (medical training) college
Experience At least 2-3 years’ experience in clinical work as a licensed Paediatric Nurse and a strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all clients
Experience with neonatal resuscitation after birth (Preferred)
Knowledge and Skills Requirements Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; empathy and the ability to relate to children
Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail
Key competencies Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
Strong leadership and initiative to solve problems
Ability to remain calm under pressure and exercise good judgment

Duties and Responsibilities

Working with children and asking questions about their health for diagnosis and documenting patients’ symptoms and medical history for the doctor;
Assessing a child’s needs and providing initial care;
Identifying changes in children’s symptoms and intervening in emergency situations;

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October 28, 2024
Nurse Laboratory Technologist

Overall Purpose
Responsible for providing and maintaining high standards of professional nursing care to all patients while ensuring consistent provision of efficient and ethical care to support it in achieving quality health service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work requirements and tasks will be guided by the nursing council scope of practice, department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), hospital protocols, which are reviewed periodically but will fall broadly in the following Key Responsibility Areas (KRAS)

Work in collaboration with the clinical team and the management to implement effective procedures, rules, regulations that are consistent with the organization values and policies;
Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols for nursing services;
Ensure compliance with established professional and institutional policies, procedures, rules, and regulations;
Provide comprehensive antenatal care, postnatal care, family planning, deliveries, scrubbing for theatre procedures and other services for clients at the facility based on Jacaranda Maternity’s clinical protocols and processes;
Provide friendly, helpful service, advice, guidance, and education to all clients;
Maintain client and clinic operational data using our electronic medical records and other information systems;
Maintain a good relationship with the community;
Ensure all clients under their care have a good customer experience;
Work closely with peer educators, CHWs, and traditional birth attendants for outreach and education within the community;
Assessing a child’s needs and providing initial and continual care;
Work closely with Jacaranda Outreach team to perform outreach and marketing activities and assist in facilitation of outreach activities;
Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Hold a diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized university/ (medical training) college.
Position holder should have at least 5 years’ experience in Maternity or MCH/FP working as a licensed Nurse/Midwife in a busy maternity institution and experience in working in a start-up maternity facility.
Hold an active Nursing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Neonatal/Paediatric or reproductive health nursing is an added advantage.

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October 28, 2024
Patient Care Assistant/ Nurse Aide

Reports to           NURSE IN CHARGE
Department    CLINICAL OPERATIONS
Business Purpose/Objective
This role is critical to Jacaranda’s goal of delivering quality customer service and maintaining superior patient satisfaction. The holder(s) of this position must be organized, flexible, personable, and have a strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all women. Patient care assistants will have the opportunity to work with new technologies and quality improvement techniques, and interact with clinicians and advisors at the forefront of maternal health. It is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills, and to receive mentorship in a clinical setting.
Education

Nurse Aide certificate from a recognized institution

Experience

At least 2-3 years of clinical experience, preferably working in a maternity ward with good experience in maternal health and a strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all women and experience in working in a startup maternity facility
Any additional clinical training will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and empathy; equally comfortable providing one-on-one counseling and presenting birth-preparedness education to groups
Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail

Key competencies

Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence.Bottom of Form

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist nurses to provide comprehensive care for all clients in the organization;
Maintain high standards of customer service in interaction and care delivery;
Provide health education to women awaiting appointments;
Observe patients, identify emergency signs, and perform delegated interventions or assist in referring cases;
Carry out technical clinical tasks and report findings to the nurse e.g. Blood Pressure etc;
Perform activities of daily living e.g. bathing, ambulating patients, assisting patients with meals, bed-making and maintenance of a clean patient environment etc;
Clean, sterilize and maintain surgical instruments;
Work closely with Jacaranda Outreach team to perform outreach and marketing activities;
Work closely with the Jacaranda Maternity team to identify and implement opportunities to improve clinical quality;
Any other duties as assigned.

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October 28, 2024
Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist

Reports To: Doctor In-Charge
Department: Clinical Operations
Business Purpose / Objective: The job holder will be expected to provide quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to both outpatients and inpatients; and assist in ensuring smooth operations in the clinical department and contribute positively to business strategy.
About Jacaranda Maternity: Jacaranda Maternity is redesigning the future of healthcare in East Africa. Our hospital in Nairobi is changing the way maternal healthcare is provided by developing better ways to provide high-quality, dignified, patient-centred care at affordable prices.
We have won global and local recognition, including from the Centre for Health Market Innovations, the Gates Foundation, Savings Lives at Birth, and Innovations in Healthcare – and our facilities have been independently rated as among the highest quality in Kenya.
Our values play a large role in helping shape the quality of care we provide:

Uncompromising Quality – we aim to set a gold standard for quality of care and measure ourselves constantly against our goals.
Teamwork and Openness – leverage strength in unity and diversity to create an environment where we work as a team and have open, direct and transparent conversations.
Initiative – we do what we must do to get the results we need while maintaining quality of care and dignity for our clients
Continuous Improvement – we do, we fail, we repeat. Our actions are guided by evidence, and as we forge a new path, we know that there is always a better way to provide exceptional service
Sustainability – we do what we can so that we grow sustainably and provide more impact to more communities

We have big ambitions and we are looking for people who will adhere to these values and have the highest work ethics.
Will you join us and help transform maternal and newborn healthcare in East Africa?
What You Will Do

Monitoring and providing appropriate medical and surgical care to patients;
Managing of clients for reproductive health both in the inpatient and outpatient;
Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment;
Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;
Carrying out specific procedures, e.g. performing operations and specialist investigations;
Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals;
Medical care will conform to best practice and meet contract target and service specifications;
The referring doctor will be kept informed of inpatient and outpatient progress.
A preliminary discharge summary will be issued to each patient prior to them leaving hospital, in accordance with service specifications;
Coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate;
Coordinating and managing emergency patients in the inpatient and outpatient and ensuring client referral is effective;
Take an active role in health promotion and disease prevention;
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients and ensure clients have a good customer experience at Jacaranda Maternity;
Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be undertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with Jacaranda policy;
Provide advice to patients regarding healthy lifestyles and specific measures that may help the patient avoid a recurrence of ill health;
Maintain patient rights, and be aware of cultural differences when dealing with patients.
Should you receive or become aware of complaints relating to the standard of care and/or the treatment of patients, or professional attitudes toward staff, these shall be referred to the Chief Executive Officer and discussed with the Senior Management Team;
Liaise with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment;
A maximum of 20 min response time for emergencies on scheduled shifts.

Quality Assurance

Develop, implement and maintain a Quality Assurance Programme for the Medical Service. Assistance may be available from a Quality Improvement Lead;
This programme and the Audit associated with it may need to be coordinated with other programs of other Health and Hospital Services;
The quality assurance system must incorporate review mechanisms of patient care; allow regular review of patient deaths and of critical incidents that occur.
Review will be based on recognized standards of practice for medical services;

Develop standards, protocols and procedures;

Ensure that comprehensive hospital medical records for all in and outpatients are accurately maintained;
Selected medical records, patient case notes, and discharge letters will be evaluated at peer review;
Each referring doctor will receive documentation of the progress and treatment of the patient;
Liaise on behalf of any patient or the organization with outside agencies, (e.g. Insurance companies etc.) where this is warranted;
Provide educational and clinical experience for clinical staff;
Instruct, guide and supervise the work of Clinical Officers (both General and Specialized), Registrars, Medical Officers, Sonographers and Pharmacists.

Business and People Management

Attend standing management meetings and represent the company externally as required;
Contribute to overall business strategy development and implementation;
Schedule and maintain Doctors schedules;
Provide mentorship and manage performance of assigned staff;
Will be required to report on-call (off shifts, weekends and holidays) as scheduled;
Endeavour to suggest new initiatives to aid the efficient provision of Medical Services.

Financial

Ensure the efficient use of resources in medical services

Business Plan
Performance Target
Contract volume
Length of stay

New patient follow up and
Efficient use of diagnostic and pharmacy resources.
As a major user of finite and limited resources will have a responsibility together with colleagues and other health professionals to use these efficiently and effectively in the day to day management of the Medical Service;
Must endeavor to provide medical services within budget, you will consult with the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Management team regularly, as to the use of medical, nursing and/or hospital resources;
Provide reports and contribute to the planning, budgeting and development of the medical service.

Personal Education and Research

Continue to keep abreast with trends, developments and the appropriate utilization of technology in the field of medical care on a regular and ongoing basis;
Participate in available educational sessions on topics such as clinical budgeting, medical audit, performance appraisal and quality control;
Will participate in journal review with clinical staff;
Assures clinical practice is current by availing themselves of opportunities to attend relevant educational programme and report back to colleagues on any programme attended;
Study medical literature and other resource material on a regular basis;
Record evidence of their own educational and developmental initiatives. This will form an integral part of the annual performance review;
Attendance at local post-graduate meetings/Continuous Medical education programmes as expected.

Education

MMed in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized institution.
Specialist Recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board.
Registered, licenced and retained by the Kenya Medical Practitioners Board.

Experience

At least 5 years’ post graduate working experience in a busy maternity facility.

Knowledge and Skills
Requirements

Should have the desire and ability to enhance the scope of maternal health services in order to meet and exceed the expectation of the customer.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Ability to positively influence and nurture teamwork.
High level of customer-satisfaction orientation.
Expert diagnostic skills.
Trustworthy and compassionate character.

Key Competencies

Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence.

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jacarandamaternity.applytojob.com

October 28, 2024