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  • Laboratory Technologist, Microbiology Section Paediatric Instructor, Department of Paediatrics

    Laboratory Technologist, Microbiology Section Paediatric Instructor, Department of Paediatrics

    Responsibilities:

    Receive specimens for Microbiology testing.
    Maintain appropriate internal controls on all processes in Microbiology
    Monitor and manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in Microbiology.
    Perform tests with maximum efficiency utilizing reagents appropriately by following laid down standard operating procedures to achieve expected turn-around time.
    Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results to appropriate clinicians with recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation.
    Observe/comply with Health & Safety requirements in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in the work area.
    Develop and implement SOPs in Microbiology.
    Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives 

    Requirements:

    Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institute or equivalent
    Registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
    Minimum 3 years working experience.
    Well versed in the required discipline
    Team player
    Attention to detail
    Good communication skills (both written and oral)
     

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  • Medical Officer, Outreach Clinic Embakasi

    Medical Officer, Outreach Clinic Embakasi

    Responsibilities:

    Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies in compliance with evidence based practice and established protocols.
    Monitor acute and chronically ill patients’ progress on a regular basis.
    Initiate discussions with patients and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services.
    When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency surgical and medical procedures.
    Provide evidence based screening and wellness examinations, risk assessment, early detection and education on prevention of illness.
    Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.
    Establish links with clinic management and the main hospital to ensure smooth and efficient referral of patients.
    Work closely with members of the clinical and non-clinical teams to provide patient centric, coordinated care, reduce errors and waste and create efficiency in resource utilization.
    Actively participate in clinic quality initiatives in collaboration with the clinic management and Quality and Patient Safety team.

    Requirements:

    Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent
    Successful completion of at least 2-years post-graduate Internship.
    Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
    Advance Cardiac Life Support and Advance Trauma Life Support (ACLS & ATLS)

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  • Manager, ICT Infrastructure, ICT Division

    Manager, ICT Infrastructure, ICT Division

    Job Purpose/Summary

    Reporting to the Director-ICT, the job holder will be responsible for support, strategy, standards, oversight, and design of AKU-EA ICT infrastructure

    Key Roles and responsibilities:

    To design, implement, support and maintain LAN, WAN, security and Server infrastructure that supports the requirements of the business from a performance and availability standpoint
    Manage and set priorities for the design, maintenance, development, and evaluation of all infrastructure systems, including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, security, wireless implementations.
    Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions.
    Define hardware and software standards in conjunction with owners and stakeholders
    Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent infrastructure activities
    Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations and outages
    Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organization
    Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts.
    Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts.
    Formulate departmental goals and objectives and assist employees formulate personal goals in line with departmental
    Oversee departmental employees in their day to day duties
    Conduct performance evaluation for departmental staff and work in collaboration with HR, carry out training needs analysis and recommend employee development programmes

    Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

    Must have a degree in Computer science/Information Technology or related field.
    Certification in CCNA, MSCE, MCP, TCPIP Admin.
    Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar leadership role
    Solid experience in Systems Administration and Management.
    Experience in supporting Cisco switching and routing infrastructure supporting high end, active: active data centres
    Knowledgeable in Firewalls and remote access technologies, Cisco Network Access Control, Wireless LAN infrastructure, VPN and MPLS WAN Technologies, etc.
    Monitoring tools such as Manage Engine OP Manager and IP Monitor
    A range of telephony infrastructure including IP and SIP based systems including video conferencing and telepresence
    Load Balancing and Wide Area Acceleration technologies
    IP telephony systems
    Experience in server hardware and virtualization technologies
    Experience in storage area networks (SAN)
    Experience in data backup technologies
    Great customer service skills – communication and presentation skills.
    Interpersonal skills – ability to work in a team as well
    Creative, intellectual, efficient, and responsible.
    Passionate and highly motivated with ability to function within stringent deadlines.
    Ability to multi-task.

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  • Administrative Secretary, MMD Administration

    Administrative Secretary, MMD Administration

    Job Purpose

    Responsible for running and coordinating the day-to-day administrative duties and support to the Office of the Regional Director, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Division (PSCMD) and to support the division in administrative tasks by liaising with various departments at AKUH and with external agencies to accomplish departmental goals.

    Key responsibilities  

    Organize and coordinate the activities and functions of the Regional Director’s office.
    Organize the Regional Director’s calendar by effectively planning and scheduling tasks and appointments.  Ensure the Director is updated of all relevant issues and meetings by communicating clearly and consistently with the Director.
    Ensure all logistic support for meetings, events/workshops are provided prior to the start of the meetings, i.e., ICT support, meeting documentation, sending invitations to participants, etc.
    Prepare the agenda of meetings and take meeting minutes.  Follow up and closure of agenda action items from meeting discussions.
    Ensure operation of all equipment in the PSCMD boardroom and Regional Director’s Office by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs and maintaining equipment inventories.
    Attend to all incoming and outgoing calls to the Regional Director’s office.  Arrange conference calls, courier of mail and receive sort routine mail. 
    Provide front desk customer service to guests and AKU staff and ensure inquiries are addressed expeditiously.
    Telephone calls management – by screening and directing calls and correspondences to the right people/departments.
    Maintain, secure account for office petty cash
    Maintain a filing system of departmental records and retrieve accurate information as and when required.
    Maintain a departmental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
    Coordinate ground transportation for the Office Staff and visitors.
    Coordinate and arrange travel. Create travel itineraries which include air tickets, accommodation and ground transportation including airport and hotel transfers.
    Providing periodic departmental performance reports with analysis as and when required.
    Maintain a current contact master list for departmental staff, key internal user departments and suppliers.
    Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
    Support the Managers as may be requested
    Complete any other duties assigned by supervisor.

    Qualifications, skills and experience required:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ International Relations or relevant field
    Diploma in Secretarial Studies / General Secretarial / Office Management will be an added advantage
    KSCE minimum grade of C+
    At least 3 years work experience
    Computer literacy/ advanced Microsoft Office suite competency is mandatory.
    Professional spoken and written business English is mandatory
    Ability to relate well with faculty and hospital staff at all levels
    Organizational and time management skills
    Critical thinker with demonstrable initiative. 
    Ability to set priorities and work effectively with minimum supervision
    Able to work flexible/long hours as may be required
    Confidentiality & Fidelity

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  • Senior Manager – Biomedical, Engineering Department

    Senior Manager – Biomedical, Engineering Department

    Position Summary

    Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will be overall in charge of the quality of care of the biomedical department in the hospital with authority to approve, correct and perform preventive action, if the quality is not satisfactory. Manage repairs, services, safety testing, installation, commissioning and planned preventative maintenance of biomedical equipment in accordance with current Hospital standards. Be part of the purchase committee for the purchase of new medical equipment in the hospital.

    Key Responsibilities

     Oversee the annual Planning of Preventive Maintenance and Calibration for all equipment.r
     Ensuring the contracts of all critical equipment are always valid.
     To ensure the all the medical equipment are in working condition and available for patient use.
     Identify, develop and implement training roadmap for departmental staff.
     Develop and implement performance targets, safety standards, and performance assurance to ensure all regulatory compliance (both national and international standards.
     Ensure effective and efficient implementation and adherence of the equipment management plan which will contain all components of equipment selection starting from pre-purchase technical evaluation to its end of life.
     Develop annual operating and departmental capital budget, take initiatives to improve quality standards of the equipment.
     Any other duties that might be assigned from time to time.

    Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

     BE/BS in Biomedical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR master’s degree in biomedical engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
     In-depth technical knowledge in advanced biomedical engineering and medical information technology.
     Strong knowledge and experience in quality management systems and awareness of international quality standards (ISO, JCIA, CAP,etc.)
     Knowledge in project management and medical technology system integration skills
     Analytical ability to determine equipment failure and malfunction and to manage its repair to ensure proper functioning.
     Ability to perform financial analysis and calculate effective budgets, revenue themes, and costs.
     Strong written and verbal communication. Ability to write reports and make presentations on operational and technical issues.
     Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude. Ability to work and collaborate effectively with Consultants/Doctors, vendors, and senior administration.
     Experience in working in a JCI Accredited Hospital will be an added advantage

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  • Manager, Research and Capacity Strengthening, Institute of Human Development Research Associate (Statistics & Data Management), Institute for Human Development Inventory Officer/Associate, Outreach Administration (Re-Advertisement)

    Manager, Research and Capacity Strengthening, Institute of Human Development Research Associate (Statistics & Data Management), Institute for Human Development Inventory Officer/Associate, Outreach Administration (Re-Advertisement)

    Job Summary

    Reporting to the Director, Institute for Human Development and Programme Director of the ALMA network, overall the Senior Manager, Research and Capacity Building will coordinate all the ALMA Network activities coordinating with different internal and external parties; take the lead in coordinating activities such as training programmers, policy engagement, development of SOPs, and ensuring high-quality knowledge in action products; and be the contact person for all stakeholders interested in the activities of the ALMA Network.

     Responsibilities

    Outline and manage the implementation of competitive selection processes for the ALMA fellows and fellows from other training programmes.
    Manage the fellow’s engagement with their supervisors, mentors and other members of the consortium, as well as track and document their training progress
    Manage the delivery of high-quality training programmes including planning for trainings, managing participant applications, selection, and communication
    Coordinate the development of new courses; support lead consultants to develop, test and rollout newly developed courses
    Take the lead in developing policies, SOPs and guidelines for the ALMA Network and other training programs within the department
    Provide initiative in maintaining positive, productive and ongoing communication within the ALMA Network
    Contribute to   developing new partnerships with a large variety of internal and external stakeholders such as global and regional networks, AKDN entities, county governments, NGOs, academia, frontline workers, and caregivers/parents
    Participate in external meetings and contribute to enhancing the visibility of the ALMA Network among stakeholders
    Participate in MEL activities to ensure we adequately document ALMA’s success and draw learnings on how to enhance the outcomes of the consortium; and
    In collaboration with the Communication Officer, develop policy briefs, Fact Sheets, and other communication products targeting both academic and non-academic audiences

    Requirements

    Have a PhD Degree in the Social or Behavioural Sciences, Public Health or other allied fields
    Must have not less than 3 years of post-doctoral experience
    Experience coordinating a training programme for post graduate students, is highly desirable
    Have demonstratable experience and skills working in a highly competitive multicultural setting

    Key Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

    Ability to work well independently under no or minimal supervision
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Fluency in English
    Strong demonstrable analytical skills
    Proactive team member, with keen desire to learn
    Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills
    Willingness to travel within and outside the country 

    Closing Date: 28/07/2023

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  • HR Assistant, HR Administration Specialist, Internal Audit Quality Advisor, Outreach Administration Office

    HR Assistant, HR Administration Specialist, Internal Audit Quality Advisor, Outreach Administration Office

    Key Responsibilities:
    The incumbents will offer seamless support towards the provision of HR functional support.  This will include but not limited to:

    Meeting scheduling – handling bookings, minute taking, participant confirmations.
    Drafting all HR related correspondence using prescribed templates.
    Support in administration of medical benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
    Processing of resignations accepted at departmental level.
    Support in sending triggers to Departments to facilitate preparation of contract extensions/conclusions as and when required.
    Assist in ensuring timely confirmation of new staff on completion of probation.
    Timely enrolment of benefits in line with institutional policy.
    Provide support in processing pension/provident fund withdrawal forms to Jubilee Insurance.
    Ensure that clearance forms and final letters are sent to finance in a timely manner to facilitate payment of final dues.
    Provide support in responding to leave queries/troubleshooting.
    Record management – filing HR correspondences on physical files and DOC-IT
    Updating HR Quality Variance Reports before the 5th of the following month
    Support in processing monthly pool forms
    Support in primary source verification of academic certifications for new employees
    Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications, experience, and skills required

    Diploma/Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
    1 – 2 year’s HR administrative work experience in a busy HR set up
    Working knowledge of the Kenyan labor laws
    Proficiency in MS office packages
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Demonstrated excellence in organizing priorities.
    Good customer service
    Good analytical skills
    Ability to work under pressure.
    Demonstrated ability to preserve confidentiality.

    Closing Date: 16/07/2023, 7:59:00 PM
     

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  • Purchase Assistant (Non Medical), MMD General Stores & Catering

    Purchase Assistant (Non Medical), MMD General Stores & Catering

    Job Purpose:

    Assist in sourcing for supplies /resources as required, at competitive prices to ensure quality and quantity is optimized leverage on economy of scales and optimizes value for money with no compromise on service and product delivery as required.

    Responsibilities:

    Assist in all purchasing functions for the hospital
    Responsible for making bi-weekly bulk purchases as per the prescribed policies and procedures
    Responsible for making indents and subsequent purchase entries for the LPO’s and faxing the LPOs to suppliers and following up for delivery of items
    Ensures all out of stock items are informed (in writing) to the users especially Chef and the Manager, Food Services.
    Ensure that Stock Days for the FDBR Stores are maintained within acceptable limits.
    Monitoring short-expiry items report and to ensure that they are returned to suppliers for credit notes or replacements
    Making ad-hoc orders as and when required by the kitchen store (All ad-hoc orders should follow with a material request)
    Ensuring that the one month notification of price change is enforced by the suppliers and prior written notification is received and approved by the Regional Director, PSCMD.
    Any other duty as assigned by the manager or designate

    Qualifications and skills required:

    Business related Diploma or Degree from a recognized institution.
    Current Membership with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
    Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a purchasing and/or warehouse function.
    Excellent conceptual attributes – ability to think out of the box
    Ability to work in a team and independently
    Excellent interpersonal & Communication skills, Negotiation skills and keen on attention to detail
    Good organization and administrative skills
    Must be of honest and with high Integrity

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  • Dietetics Technologist, Dietetics

    Dietetics Technologist, Dietetics

    Responsibilities:

    Assess status of patients before providing nutritional care plan
    Ensure safety and quality standards of therapeutic diets are observed
    Act as the direct link between the catering staff and the dietetics team in the delivery of dietary services to patients
    Educate catering staff in dietary modifications as required
    Sensitize the patient on menu selection according to the education provided while in hospital
    Participate and contribute in Continuing Medical Education and other educational activities
    Collect data on departmental quality indicators to populate the quality variance report (QVR)
    Take part in departmental quality improvement and patient safety program

    Requirements:

    Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
    Registered with Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute
    Valid practicing Licence
    Disciplined and honest, time conscious, willingness to learn
    Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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  • CSSD Technician, CSSD Nurse Manager, Outreach Administration

    CSSD Technician, CSSD Nurse Manager, Outreach Administration

    Responsibilities:

    Collect, dirty instruments from the units, sort classify and decontaminate all soiled instruments
    Confirm the type of instrument collected from the relevant units and complete the required documentation
    Ensure effective infection control protocols and proper use of PPE and always apply universal precautions when performing duties.
    Use appropriate detergents and decontamination process as per the laid down guidelines and procedures to wash and decontaminate instruments and equipment.
    Inspect instruments for function and damage, lubricate instruments as required
    Inspects washer/disinfector machines and refills disinfectant solutions
    Pack sets as per the checklist
    Select the recommended material for packaging, Pack, seal and label the tray with the stated details: name of set/technician, processing date and expiry
    Apply autoclaving indicator tape on each outer wrap
    Monitor and Confirm quality check has been done in accordance with the guideline
    Maintain records as per the guidelines.
    Alerts the Manager about incidences and any other unusual occurrences in the unit.
    Participates in unit-based quality improvement projects
    Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor 

    Requirements:

    Minimum O ’level Certificate.
    Experience in health care related field, or same role in a health care facility is preferred.

    Closing Date: 18/07/2023, 7:59:00 PM

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