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Website: Website http://jacarandahealth.org/

  • Digital Marketer & Website Content Creator

    Digital Marketer & Website Content Creator

    Job Description

    Plan and manage social media platforms.
    Generate digital content (blog posts, whitepapers, guides, case studies, and videos)
    Plan, manage and control the internal communication within the company.
    Manage and update the company’s websites and keep it up to date with Search Engines benchmarks.
    Dealing with enquiries from the public and related organizations
    Keep up to date with online marketing trends and technologies affecting the industry.
    Continuously research new online tools and platforms to increase marketing efficiency and lead generation
    Coordinate with advertising and media experts to improve marketing results.
    Oversee and manage all promotions, giveaways, and other digital projects.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or relevant field
    Sales experience will be an added advantage
    Minimum 1-2 year of experience in digital marketing
    Must be self-driven and takes initiative in giving marketing ideas
    Must be assertive when it comes to looking for customers
    Hands on experience of marketing and analysis tools, social media and offline marketing skills
    Experience with Google Analytics
    Understanding of content/inbound marketing and lead nurturing
    Excellent reporting skills and be able to adhere to deadlines

  • Clinical Officer – Peadiatrics

    Clinical Officer – Peadiatrics

    Reports To: Doctor In Charge / Hospital Manager
    Department: Clinical Operations
    Business Purpose / Objective: The job holder will be primarily responsible for providing quality clinical services to our clients and pediatric cases.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Monitoring and providing appropriate clinical care to patients
    Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;
    Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals
    Coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate.
    Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients.
    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.
    Any other duties as assigned

    Education

    Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery – Paediatrics
    Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
    Hold a valid practicing license.

    Experience 

    2 years’ experience in a busy environment, preferably a maternity hospital especially running the pediatric services.

    Knowledge and Skills
    Requirements

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail
    Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

    Key Competencies

    Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
    Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment

  • Clinical Officer – Peadiatrics

    Clinical Officer – Peadiatrics

    Reports To: Doctor In Charge / Hospital Manager
    Department: Clinical Operations
    Business Purpose / Objective: The job holder will be primarily responsible for providing quality clinical services to our clients and pediatric cases.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Monitoring and providing appropriate clinical care to patients
    Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;
    Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals
    Coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate.
    Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients.
    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.
    Any other duties as assigned

    Education

    Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery – Paediatrics
    Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
    Hold a valid practicing license.

    Experience 

    2 years’ experience in a busy environment, preferably a maternity hospital especially running the pediatric services.

    Knowledge and Skills
    Requirements

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail
    Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

    Key Competencies

    Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
    Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment

  • Medical Records Assistant

    Medical Records Assistant

    Reports to Sales & Marketing Coordinator
    Department: Clinical Operation
    Job summary
    Assist in ensuring smooth operations in the clinical department.
    Responsibilities

    Maintains patient files and retrieves files for scheduled appointments; study patient charts; files all patient data upon receipt of information; initiates records for new patients and creates computer index; prepares file labels; maintains filing statistics; audits filing sequence.
    Maintains quality results by following hospital standards.
    Maintains patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
    Keeps health care providers informed by communicating availability or unavailability of the records.
    Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
    Enhances medical records and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
    Resolves medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
    Maintains historical reference by abstracting and coding clinical data, such as diseases, operations, procedures, and therapies, using standard classification systems; filing documents.
    Prepares statistical reports by collecting and summarizing medical care and census information, such as types of diseases treated, surgery performed, and use of hospital beds.
    Provides medical record information by answering questions and requests of patients, hospital staff, law firms, insurance companies, and government agencies.
    Any other duties as may be assigned.

    Education

    Diploma in health records and information
    Bachelor’s Degree in heath records and information is an added advantage

    Experience

    At least 1-2 years’ proven experience in a(busy) health facility

    Knowledge and Skills

    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
    Strong time management skills
    Attention to detail and mathematical skills

    Key competencies

    Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
    Ability to maintain records and files
    Organizational skills
    Attention to Detail
    Ability to maintain confidentiality
    Willingness to work above normal working schedule

  • Assistant Cashier

    Assistant Cashier

    This position is responsible for receiving and disbursing money at the point of payment. Usually involves use of electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Often involved in processing cash, credit or debit card transactions and validating checks.
    Responsibilities

    Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
    Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
    Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
    Maintain correct cash balances at cash registers.
    Establish or identify prices of services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
    Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales.
    Compute and record totals of transactions.
    Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions.
    Post charges against patients’ accounts.
    Any other duties as may be assigned.

    Qualifications

    CPA part 1
    Completed secondary school education (KCSE C+)
    At least 1 year proven experience working as a cashier or equivalent in a (busy) health facility with good experience and strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all patients.
    Excellent analytics and experience with financial statements, QuickBooks, and Excel
    Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with electronic equipment (e.g. cash register, scanners, money counters etc.)
    Strong communication and time management skills
    Attention to detail and mathematical skills
    Meticulous attention to detail

    Key competencies

    Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
    Willingness to work night shifts as needed
    Great customer service

  • Communications and Knowledge Manager

    Communications and Knowledge Manager

    Job Description

    Responsibilities:
    Jacaranda has a compelling story of success, our operations team in Kenya has generated remarkable innovations in maternal health, and our team and clients are passionate about our work.
    The Communications and Knowledge Manager will help Jacaranda synthesize what we are learning and work with other players in the global health landscape to share and expand our influence. We seek someone who is a consummate consultant and communicator, who wants to apply those talents to shape global health.
    Responsibilities will include:

    Develop content (e.g., narrative stories, blog posts, videos, case studies) for Jacaranda’s website, blog, monthly e-newsletter and social channels that provide engaging information about our work, results and knowledge, which ultimately optimize visibility with key audiences from customers to donor partners.
    Help build Jacaranda’s knowledge management strategy – what we capture and how we share it – to position the organization as a leader in the maternal health community.
    Work closely with leadership and front-line staff to synthesize maternal health innovations and lessons in order to share insights, both internally and externally. This includes understanding our social impact, clinical excellence, business innovations.
    Serve as the primary editor for Jacaranda’s blog and newsletter. In addition to editing and writing, the communications manager will be responsible for creating the content strategy, setting the editorial calendar and using data-driven approaches to increase engagement for these external communications channels; also media outreach strategies for targeted bloggers, thought leaders and journalists.
    Manage, monitor, and grow Jacaranda’s social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin.
    Provide ongoing design and creative support on in-house projects and communication deliverables including impact reports, videos, brochures
    Continually refresh the content and improve the visual presentation on Jacaranda’s website, ensuring the site always contains accurate, current and engaging content.

    Requirements

    Experience in communications related work. Especially for an audience of donors, government, and global technical experts.
    Topical understanding of public health and maternal health issues. Ability to create strong written content from complicated clinical or technical topics.
    Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
    Passionate about improving lives for moms and babies
    Complete understanding of and facility using social media, blogs, and email marketing.
    Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute campaigns on mainstream social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
    Knowledge of social media monitoring and measurement technologies, such as Hootsuite or SproutSocial.

    Desirable qualifications

    Demonstrated experience with photo editing and graphic design – knowledge of the Adobe suite is a plus! Experience with video production equipment and editing software a plus.
    Demonstrated experience with creative design aspects related to website, social media and marketing.

    Benefits

    Competitive salary and health insurance
    First-hand experience building a health venture and working with global health programmatic and research teams
    Significant responsibility and independence
    Exposure to global health issues.

  • Nurse – Midwife

    Nurse – Midwife

    Overall Purpose
    Responsible for providing and maintains high standards of professional nursing care to Expectant mothers 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 department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and which are reviewed periodically but will fall broadly in the following Key Responsibility Areas (KRAS)
    Work in collaboration with the Clinical team and the JH 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, and other services for clients in Jacaranda’s fixed and/or mobile clinics, based on Jacaranda Health’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.
    Work closely with peer educators, CHWs, and traditional birth attendants for outreach and education within the community

    Job Qualifications

    Hold a diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized university/(medical training) college
    Position holder should have at least 3 years’ experience working as a licensed Nurse/Midwife in a busy maternity institution.
    Position holder should also have experience as a scrub nurse including in hospital surgical departments and clinics.
    Hold an active Nursing license from the local Nursing Council.

    Male nurses are encouraged to apply.

  • Nurse Mentor & Educator

    Nurse Mentor & Educator

    Job Summary:
    Primary Responsibilities

    Works as a self-driven individual who is passionate about maternal health
    Conducts facility-based CMEs, drills, and other methods of learning
    Facilitates Quality Improvement initiatives where applicable and tracks data
    Conducts performance improvement programs based on learning needs of the staff.
    Performs nursing practice by providing direct patient care where appropriate
    Maintains the highest standards of professionalism and represents Jacaranda as an organization dedicated to ending maternal/neonatal deaths and morbidities

    Requirements

    Strong Knowledge of EmONC principles and experience handling emergencies
    Experience in collecting data for monitoring or research purposes
    Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate education and training programs that incorporate contemporary adult learning principles.
    Demonstrated experience in a nursing leadership role involving change management, team development skills, and the ability to apply complex problem-solving strategies.
    Local language skills in Kiambu County or deep knowledge of community a plus
    Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or its equivalent
    Minimum of 5 years midwifery experience
    Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    Contract Period: This position is expected to be a contract of 12 months, based in Kiambu County or neighboring county.

  • Accounts Assistant

    Accounts Assistant

    Reports To: Senior Accountant
    Department: Clinical Operations
    Purpose / Objective: The Accounts Assistant will mainly be responsible for ensuring steady preparation & processing of purchases, payments, sales invoices, Receivables, reconciliations and other accounting tasks.
    Education

    CPA III
    A degree in relevant field will be an added advantage

    Experience

    Minimum 2 years of experience

    Knowledge and Skills
    Requirements

    Proficient in accounting software applications and use of ERP.
    Results and detail oriented
    Excellent knowledge of MS excel

    Key Competencies
    The holder of this position should be very organized, flexible, personable, and passionate. Position holder should have eenthusiasm for improving exceptional quality of service to patients and must have highest degree of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and strong work ethics.

  • County Program Coordinator Nurse Mentor & Educator NGO

    County Program Coordinator Nurse Mentor & Educator NGO

    Job Summary
    Jacaranda Health is seeking a Coordinator to support the launch of new county programs. The Program Coordinator will act as the liaison between the Jacaranda field operations and management at the head office.
    In addition, the Coordinator will be the key focal point for county health management teams, making sure all parties stay up to date on the project and have input into the design and implementation.
    The Coordinator will also be responsible coordination of data collection for programmatic monitoring and reporting purposes.
    Responsibilities

    Works as a self-driven individual who is passionate about maternal health and helping Jacaranda implement evidence-based practices to improve service delivery for women
    Handles day-to-day challenges and concerns of field staff and addresses them with maturity and creativity, elevating when necessary
    Assists in data collection and monitoring, and providing key insights into the program
    Actively pursues opportunities to strengthen relationships with county health management officials
    Is comfortable traveling to various project sites and meetings
    Presents on-going updates to relevant stakeholders throughout project period
    Communicates regularly with the Jacaranda Program Manager in Nairobi and submits reports on timely basis

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related disciple; Masters Degree a plus
    Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, data collection/monitoring
    Proficient in computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    Comfort working unfamiliar / low-resource settings
    Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills including reports and advice for key internal and external partners.
    Demonstrated ability to effectively manage one’s own responsibilities within required timeframes and to provide advice on project impacts and outcomes.
    Local language skills, knowledge of Bungoma County a strong plus

    Contract Period
    This position is expected to be a contract of 12 months, based in Bungoma County with travel to Nairobi on occasion.

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