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Dental Assistant, Outreach Clinic Meru Research Assistant Nurse, Institute of Human Development Administrative Associate, Institute of Human Development Research Associate, Institute of Human Development Research Associate (Qualitative Analysis), Institute of Human Development

Responsibilities:

Support dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, instruments and materials by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, review the health form and draping patient.
Assemble instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentists’ access, suctioning and passing instruments.
Apply the four-handed/ Four-eyes dentistry concept.
Assist the dentist by mixing materials.
Provide diagnostic information by capturing intra oral photo studies, pulp vitality testing and pouring, trimming and polishing study casts.
Assist with specialty procedures which include periodontal therapy, endodontic, prosthodontics, oral surgery and implant placement as well as restoration.
Fabricating temporary restoration, shade selection and cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions including medication prescribed by the dentist.
Document dental care services by charting in patient records on dental software.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations as per hospital policy.
Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies.
Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Responsible for laboratory maintenance, dental clinical and record keeping.
Follow up on external dental Lab work.

Requirements:

Diploma in Dental Assisting
2 years’ work experience as a Dental Assistant.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Excellent customer service skills
Good communication skills
Empathetic towards patients of all ages
Culturally sensitive
Ability to work in a team
Attentive to detail

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November 1, 2024
Client Relations Specialist, Quality Department

Responsibilities:

Receive, document and promptly acknowledge client feedback, within set time limits
Initiate evaluation and closure actions related to the feedback in liaison with appropriate stakeholders
Maintain appropriate databases of client feedback
Identify and escalate to the Chief Medical Officer feedback that portend risk to the organization
Follow-up with relevant stakeholders to ensure all customers concerns are thoroughly investigated and appropriately closed
Monitor the Outcome management system to ensure service leader compliance with complaint handling closure requirements
Support legal office in the timely and thorough evaluation and closure of medico-legal cases arising from patient safety events and client feedback
Participate in the development and implementation of policies for improvement of patient care and safety
Participate in the DQIPS activities of assigned departments to report on and champion best practice in customer care
Orient/educate and support other Quality department staff in Client relations related matters
Develop, monitor and continually improve on KPIs related to client relations activities
Participate in development and implementation of sectional improvement plans
Provide timely and detailed Client relations related performance reports
Training staff on Client Relations activities during General, Physician and Nursing Orientation

Requirements:

Minimum of a diploma in clinical-related field
Bachelor’s Degree in a Health related field, Customer care training and experience are added advantages.
Valid practice license/Registered with the relevant body.
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Familiar with Hospital policies, procedures and processes
Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to apply critical thinking and to work with minimum supervision
Ability to remain tactful, patient and calm in stressful situations
Trustworthy and self-driven

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November 1, 2024
Financial Analyst, Budget and Planning (Re-advertisement)

Job Purpose:

The Financial Analyst will ensure that monthly MIS reports are developed and discussed with departmental heads as well as coordinate the budget process for AKUHN.

Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly statistical report,
Preparation of monthly financial, statistical, newsletters & budget variance reports
Presentation of Budget variance reports to departmental heads
Budget preparation for all departments
Discussion of draft budget with input from Planning and Budgeting manager with departmental heads and program administrators
Preparation of feasibilities studies for all projects and equipment
Link with departmental managers to enable them to understand financial and budget process in line with goals.
Work with departmental managers to map out overall pricing strategy.
Prepare weighted costs schedule for all departments.
Costing of services and preparation of packages
Participate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise.

Requirements:

Degree in Business related course and CPA (K)/ACCA/CFA/CIMA
6 Years of specific accounting experience with specialization in management accounting and budgeting.
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong analytical skills
Worked with ERP an added advantage
Team player
Interpersonal skills
Positive attitude towards work and other members of the team
Ability to work under pressure.

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November 1, 2024
Radiographer, Radiography

Responsibilities:

Perform high quality radiological examinations as per stipulated policy and guidelines
Ensure safety for the patients and the machine through adequate preparation of patients and daily equipment quality performance check
Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures
Monitor the patients’ condition all through the procedure
Liaise with doctors and other medical staff to clarify ambiguous radiology requests to prevent service anomalies
Ensure that all the Radiation safety measures are put in place to protect the patient staff and the public from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation
Document and report all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities
Ensure proper and accurate records of environment and downtime of radiological equipment
Ensure timely availability of images to facilitate timely reporting and dispatch of reports
Participate in relevant hospital and departmental quality initiatives
Perform any other duties within the professional circuit as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements:

Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or Equivalent
Registration with Radiation Protection Board of Kenya
Minimum of 1-year work experience in a busy Radiology Department
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good customer service skills

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November 1, 2024
Radiology Manager, Radiology Clinical Nurse, Endoscopy

Responsibilities:

Oversees Radiology department provides exceptional patient care
Provide administrative leadership in radiology
Develop and ensure implementation of Radiology annual goals and objectives
Ensure safe and efficient use of Radiology equipment, taking action to resolve faults/ issues and escalating major issues to Chief of Operations.
Ensure all Radiology staff adheres to and promotes compliance with Radiation safety and protection safety and associated codes of practice, and takes appropriate action where non-compliance is evident.
Handles Clients/ patients complaints and problems with the help of section head consultants and section tech charges.
Ensure all quality initiatives of radiology department are implemented in line with the hospital’s quality agenda
Ensure all departmental and relevant hospital policies are maintained and implemented as set down by the department and hospital leadership
Work with Chair Radiology & Chief operating officer to develop annual radiology budget for both capital equipment and accessories plus staffing
Assist the chair and Chief Operating Officer in Purchase of New Equipment
Review with the help of the chair, radiology the annual goals and objectives on a quarterly basis

Requirements:

A Master’s degree (MBA or a relevant Master’s degree)
A Bachelor’s degree in Radiology, Sonography, Nursing or a related field
At least 3 years of administrative and management experience in a reputable healthcare organization, ideally in a teaching hospital.
Strong knowledge of managing a radiology department (or any other clinical department), its operations, equipment, and safety protocols.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to solve complex issues in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with JCIA standards and compliance requirements.

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October 31, 2024
Medical Officer, Accident and Emergency

Job Summary

The Medical Officer, Accident and Emergency will provide quality emergency care to all patients and continuously evaluate and improve the quality of emergency care to meet patient treatment goals.

Responsibilities

Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
Attend to patients promptly.
When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency procedures.
Monitor patients’ progress on a regular basis.
Initiate discussions with patient and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services.
Timely initiation of care pathways that are in accordance to the set international guidelines of management of patients with Acute Coronary syndrome (ACS) and Acute stroke.
Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection.
Provide 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.
Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH.
Engage nursing staff in ensuring that all treating equipment is functional and available for patient care/treatment.
Participate in discussions with relevant members of the clinical care team to enable better integration of patient care activities.
Work closely with members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skilfulness and resource utilization.
Initiate discussions with consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities.
Participate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise.

Requirements

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B)
Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
Accredited certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Minimum 1 year’s post internship experience preferably in a busy emergency department.
Demonstrable competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Remarkable ability to follow through on assigned tasks and deadlines.
Punctuality and sound time-management skills.

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October 30, 2024
ICT Support Engineer, Graduate School of Media & Communications

Responsibilities:

Planning in Liaison with the Technical Operations Manager and IT Manager to ensure proper support of off campus and on campus faculty, staff and students by making routine checks and connections
Ensure that all ICT equipment are working properly so as to ensure good service delivery
Responsible for Installation of Operating Systems and application software on all end user PCS as per University requirements.
Ensure that tickets are logged on ITSM for accountability and follow ups.
Actively participate in Audio Visual support services at the University Centre
Ensure that Hardware for end users is properly distributed, upgraded as case may be, and give a complete inventory.
Responsible for proper Equipment tracking for ease of Asset audit
Ensure faculty and students are set up appropriately in the VLE system
Populate the VLE system with course content as required by instructors and tutors
Support the development of digital online asynchronous content.
Train students on how to access virtual learning environment and upload assignments, how to access school email and resetting possworks off campus.
Operate, monitor, adust audio, video lighting and broadcast equipment to ensure consistent quality.
Convert audio and video records to digital formats for editing on computers.

Requirements:

Diploma in Information Technology
A degree in relevant field is an added advantage.
Diploma or related training in Studio Operations and Broadcase
4 years experience in ICT support & 2 years experience in Studio (Radio & TV) maintance skills.
Minumum of 2 years experience in Virtual Learning Environment principles and practicalities position
Studio Operation skills
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Good interpersonal relations
Ability to convey facts clearly

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October 30, 2024
Manager, UZIMA Research Hub, Institute for Human Development (IHD)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Institute for Human Development, and UZIMA DS Hub Directors, the Manager, UZIMA Research Hub will manage the research process and support the Principal Investigators and various project leads in ensuring all sub-projects within the hub are implemented according to the highest standards. Additionally, the Hub Manager will run the day to day administrative work of the hub. He/She will ensure all the teams are connected working collaboratively and on target, through timely and consistent communication. He/She will also support all grant management functions to ensure Hub teams and Subawardees synergize to deliver all activities. The Hub Manager will also facilitate engagement with multisectoral stakeholders to identify sustainable model dissemination pathways into target communities.

Responsibilities

Manage all research processes, ensuring all the projects within the hub follow laid down regulatory rules, keeping meticulous record of all research documents, and supporting junior research staff within the hub, by organizing training and mentoring opportunities;
Manage and coordinate the day to activities of the hub, ensuring that all the teams work collaboratively and on target;
Responsible for yearly planning and budgeting meeting, and close out activities, ensuring financial reports are submitted to donors on time;
Provide support in identifying and scheduling for learning and sharing opportunities among the hub teams and external stakeholders and foster teamwork;
In collaboration with Finance and Grants department, manage the Sub-award processing of onboarding, communication, funds transfers, and collaborative activities;
Facilitate the process of formation and substance of a Community Advisory Board; selection, invitations and Terms of Engagement, meetings, among others Spearhead all the community engagement activities and processes;
Ensure smooth communication and coordination among all partners (internal and external) for UZIMA;
Work closely with the AKIJ communication team to ensure project activities are profiled through the different channels of communication targeting all key stakeholders including women, parents, implementers and policy makers among others; and
Work collaboratively with the Communications Officer to package information for dissemination to different audience including policy makers, research communities and other audiences.

Requirements

PhD in Public Health, Mental Health, Maternal and Children Health, Psychology and other related fields;
Must have a strong Research and Project Management/Coordination background;
Experience coordinating or supporting a multi-disciplinary project with public health relevance is key to this role;
Have strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and communication skills;
Have practical experience working in a multi-cultural setting, with hands on experience in community mobilization and partner engagement processes;
Have demonstrable ability to document research study processes and outcomes, compile donor reports; and
Must be willing to travel outside the country.

Key Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

Ability to work under minimal supervision;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a good team player;
Fluent in English and Kiswahili; and
Keen desire to learn and share knowledge.

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October 30, 2024
Mechanical Technician, Engineering

Responsibilities:

REGULAR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical support for mechanical systems and equipment throughout the hospital as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance;
Document all mechanical activities and test results according to department policy;
Promptly respond to system/equipment Breakdown Maintenance (BDM) request from user Departments as per policy;
Timely complete Preventive Maintenance (PPM) for mechanical system/equipment
Liaison with user Departments for maintenance activities and report to team leader on issues arising.

PERIODIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in requests for special projects, such as new systems/equipment acquisition etc.
Perform and document mechanical equipment and systems preventive maintenance as per schedule
Respond to maintenance requests as per department policy
Participate in development of mechanical systems/equipment safety and device-specific in-service education to other technicians and equipment users as necessary
Participate in incident investigation and system/equipment performance analysis as required.
Participate in development or review of emergency and safety plans related to use and operation of electrical system/equipment.

Requirements:

Diploma in mechanical engineering (Plant option) or equivalent qualifications
2 years experience in a similar position.
Should have thorough knowlegde on Steam boilers and steam systems, Waste incinerator, water systems, refrigeration and air conditioning, equipment functioning and maintenance
Excellent communicaiton and interpersonal skills
Ability to overcome performance bariers.
Willingness to learn & impart knowledge
Computer literacy.

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October 30, 2024
Project Manager, Brain and Mind Institute Program Navigator, Outreach and Study Development Lead – (Re-advertisement ) Dietetics Technologist, Dietetics

Job Summary

As part of a Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative funded project titled “Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Cognitive Tests, Functional Assessments, and Biomarkers in People with Dementia Project”, this position will support the Principal Investigators to carry out the project aims. A culmination of assigned tasks will ensure that the project adheres to ethical guidelines and regulations; required number of research participants are recruited, consented, and followed up; data collected is clean, kept private and confidential.

The initial contract will run for one and a half years.

Responsibilities

Preparation of tools including adapting, translating, pilot testing, and calibrating research tools;
Streamlining the data collection tools within the preferred electronic platform;
Mobilisation of study sites and key people in authority within the preferred research sites;
Locating, recruitment and consenting of study participants;
Planning and monitoring of research activities by students;
Administration and scoring of neuropsychological interviews, tests, and questionnaires to participants;
Timely, preferably daily, submission of all data collected;
Retrieval of secondary data from electronic health records for input into study database;
Cleaning, reviewing, and entering data into study database;
Summary analyses, reporting and storage of data in private and confidential manner;
Ensure study supplies are stored safely and accounted for including any monies allotted to study activities;
Ensure compliance with ethics and study protocol, including policies and regulations related to safety, privacy, and confidentiality;
Prepare basic field reports for review by the project coordinator/leads;
Develop and monitor a study risk register as per AKU’s Audit guidelines.
Work with project leads to initiate reporting of research experiences and outcomes as well as expenses incurred as required by ethics and funders among other interested persons;
Liaise with project leads to ensure all project assets are accounted for;
Participate in research dissemination activities (presentations, publications, etc.) and
Any other related responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s level training in a related field (i.e., Biomedical Sciences; Neuropsychology, Psychometrics, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Public Health);
Completion of doctoral level coursework and clinical training is an advantage;
3-5 years of experience in research with preference for managing multi-component projects;
At least 1 year of experience in field data collection preferably in community and hospital settings;
Educational or experiential knowledge of psychological and neuropsychological test administration in aging populations and psychometrics;
Experience in using SPSS or any other quantitative statistical software;
Academic exposure and interest in neuroanatomy and brain-behaviour relationships is an advantage;
Peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other records of scholarly output;
Keen ability to work independently, show initiative, and take ownership, as well as a natural problem solver with a goal-oriented mindset;
Excellent inter-personal relationship with ability to work well with study participants, colleagues and full spectrum of academic staff from trainees to senior faculty members and researchers, located in different geographic zones; and
Ability to work within short deadlines even outside normal working hours to meet targets.

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October 30, 2024