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  • Finance Coordinator, (Accounts Payables, Financial Control)

    Finance Coordinator, (Accounts Payables, Financial Control)

    Position Summary:
    Support the smooth running of hospital activities by ensuring all procured hospital supplies are reconciled and paid in a timely manner and that the hospital’s Inventory is properly managed by Monitoring and reviewing the stock reports and ensuring corrective action is done on the variances and weaknesses.
    Key Responsibilities:

    To supervise and oversee the accounts payable section of the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi which includes booking of the supplier invoices, bills, statutory payments, integration of liabilities with inventory and procurement information systems.
    Oversees reports regarding cash flow; ensures correct payments are made in a timely manner.
    Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
    Play a key role in the implementation of ERP Implementation which is currently ongoing.
    Develop a strong control over management and reconciliation between accounts payable, general ledger and material management system. Review and closely monitor stock reports and ensuring corrective action is done on the variances and weaknesses.
    Lead quarterly inventory verification exercise, analysis variances and propose corrective measures to the Controller Finance.
    Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
    Ensure accruals and prepayments are correctly posted in the correct periods;
    Participating in annual audit and ensure end of quarter/ month closure
    Verifies payments before the Financial Controller’s signature is added by reviewing checks and vouchers.
    Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.g., Accounts payable ageing).
    Assist in correct and timely preparation of budget reports and purchase journals.
    Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
    Ensures employer identification numbers or KRA PIN numbers have been collected from all vendors to facilitate prepare and submit WHT.
    Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
    Preparation of Audit schedules
    Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications and Skills requirements:

    CPA (K) and/or Bachelor’s Degree
    5 Years or more in an almost similar role in a busy finance department with working knowledge of accounting standards and procedures.
    Proper understanding of IAS, IFRS, and GAAPs and their applications
    Conversant with Accounting Systems and proficient in MS Office.
    Experience in preparation of Financial statements
    The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.
    Very good analytical and organisational skills,
    Honesty and integrity
    Self-driven and initiative
    Ability to work with minimum or no supervision
    Ability to work independently or in a team environment
    Attention to detail and problem solving skills
    Professional grooming and self-presentation

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  • Research Assistant (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecologist)

    Research Assistant (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecologist)

    Job Summary
    The successful candidate will support the PIs in data collection for the project titled ‘The use of Foetal Pulse Oximetry in determining foetal wellbeing during labour: A nonrandomized clinical trial’ which is phase 2 clinical trial. The job entails various aspects of quantitative data collection and collation, which include screening of patients for eligibility, collecting policy documents from different offices and departments of government, and collating and sorting the data in preparation for analysis.
    Responsibilities

    Screening patients for eligibility
    Taking of informed consent
    Collating and sorting of the obtained data in readiness for analysis.

    Requirements

    Post-secondary school qualification – Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a Social Science or other relevant field with relevant accompanying experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
    For degree holders – minimum 2-years’ experience in research work
    For Diploma holders, minimum 5-years’ experience in research work
    Demonstrable experience of previous work as a Research assistant
    Efficient record keeping and filing of notes
    Excellent organizational and communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact and rapport with informants at different levels of institutions
    Adaptable and self-sufficient, open to county level travel, adept at working in challenging and or stressful environments.
    Excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with government officials, and other health sector stakeholders.
    Excellent time management and organizational skills
    Excellent speed in typing and notetaking
    Ability to think out of the box and ingeniously to find quick solutions to problems in the field
    Detailed approach, observant and keen to issues relevant to project work that may not obviously emerge in formal data collection

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  • Nurse Informaticist, EHR Meditech Expanse

    Nurse Informaticist, EHR Meditech Expanse

    Job Purpose:
    The Electronic Health Record (E-HR) is primarily a clinical product, and via the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), the Nurse Informaticist will ensure its clinical efficacy for all clinical care providers.  The goal of the position is to ensure that the design and build of the E-HR information systems and technologies is as clinically applicable to the Nursing responsibilities and workflows.
    The successful candidate will work directly with Physicians, Residents, Students, Nurses, and ancillary departments to coordinate, compile, and deploy content and workflows for the EHR.  He/she may be instructed to lead a clinical workgroup, that would be responsible for all clinically relevant EHR build and settings.  He/she will enter and keep updated the Order Sets using Elsevier’s Content Management Software (CMS).  Under the direction of the CMIO and/or Lead EHR Physician (as assigned), he/she will work with IT build teams to map out future state workflows in the EHR.  The Nurse Informaticist may be assigned to specific clinical areas, based on their level of training and experience.  He/she will be trained as an EHR “SuperUser” to participate in system testing, and provide direct end-user training, Go-Live support, and post-live optimization efforts. 
    Responsibilities:

    Supports Nurses, Physicians, and ancillary staff by providing continuous support, troubleshooting, and identifying opportunities for clinical information system improvements.
    Promotes future and present system functionality by identifying and testing the clinical information systems
    Identifies clinical practice workflow and process issues, concerns and works with leadership to define system and process requirements that will optimize system performance and technology utilization by clinical practitioners
    Serve as a skilled clinical resource in support of non-clinical team members and train end-users on how to use the E-HR
    Provide elbow level Go-Live support to clinicians
    Assist in methodology and content development related to various clinical and related non-clinical domains
    Participate in internal and client-driven focus groups to gather requirements and enhancement requests for E-HR
    Travel as warranted by E-HR programme work and location; frequency of travel will vary depending on programme requirements.
    Assist medical and clinical researchers in the design of retrospective studies, including data generation, analysis, interpretation of data derivatives and publication of scientific articles
    Assist with educational initiatives via the use of the EHR

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Post RN BScN
    Valid Nursing License
    Minimum 3 years experience as a Nurse in the Acute, Ambulatory, or Emergency (A&E) setting.
    Experience as a clinical nurse instructor, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse coordinator.
    Experienced with direct patient care responsibilities
    Clinically trained for inpatient and outpatient venues of care
    Knowledge of hospital practice procedures, regulations, and guidelines
    Prior experience with the use of an electronic health record (EHR), is preferred but not required.
    Self-motivated and with consistent willingness to personally address work that needs to be done.
    Solid understanding of clinical care pathways and flow of patient care.
    Comfortable working in a team-based environment, accepting personal responsibility of tasks assigned.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  Vocal when needed, but always professional.
    Understanding use of data and analytics to improve clinical or operational outcomes (e.g. length of stay, adverse drug effects) or financial outcomes.
    Willingness to become an expert in clinical workflows as assigned
    Very good analytical and organisational skills,
    High integrity. 
    Attention to detail and problem solving skills
    Good grooming and self-presentation

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  • Neurophysiology Technologist, Consulting Clinic

    Neurophysiology Technologist, Consulting Clinic

    Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Section Head-Neurophysiology Services.
    Responsibilities:

    Independently carry out, analyze and report EEG procedures/test.
    Independently carry out Nerve Conduction Tests (NCV).
    Assist the Neurologist in performing electromyography test (EMG tests);
    Calibrate EEG and Nerve conduction machine and ensure smooth function of neurophysiology machines.
    Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse manager
    Participate in unit based quality and patient safety activities such as quality improvement projects (CQI), development of policies, procedures, audits and spot checks;
    Participate in data collection and monitoring of unit based quality and performance indicators such as patient volumes, turnaround times and no show rates.
    Alert the neurophysiology Coordinator about dissatisfied clients, incidences and any other unusual occurrences.
    Assist neurophysiology coordinator in research and continuous education to ensure standard growth of the Neurophysiology department.
    Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
    Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stocks and consumables

    Requirements:

    Diploma in Neurophysiology Technology from a recognized Training Institution
    Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience from a busy Neurophysiology Department in a recognized Institution
    Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Neurophysiology

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  • Applications Developer, ICT

    Applications Developer, ICT

    Job Purpose:
    To develop, implement and support software applications in accordance with information systems requirements of the organization and ensure that software applications are available for use 24/7.
    Responsibilities:

    Develop and implement In-house software applications by gathering system requirements, designing, developing, and implementation of the system.
    Analyze system issues reported by users and provide solutions
    Develop systems documentation for In-house Applications in use.
    Conduct Quality assurance(QA) Testing for Business Application modules before deployment
    Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) with the business process team.
    Develop and support system integration interfaces.
    Work with the Infrastructure team and Database administrators to ensure that Databases and applications are backed up for business continuity
    Ensure availability of software applications to users and resolve system issues reported.

    Qualifications and skills required:

    University degree in Computer science or information Sciences and/or minimum Diploma in Computer science or equivalent
    Professional Qualification in Systems analysis and Design Desirable.
    Microsoft Professional certifications or Oracle Certifications are desirable.
    Minimum of 3 years experience in supporting an internal programming/intranet environment with solid experience in Business Applications support.
    At least 2 years of programming experience in .NET, Microsoft .NET technologies, Oracle RDBMS and SQL Server.
    Solid experience in Microsoft technologies especially as applicable to Web Applications and Mobile applications development.
    Self-motivated, enjoy problem-solving, solution development, and system integration challenges, and excels in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
    Good troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently and proactively
    Excellent verbal and written communication; effective liaison skills and the ability to work with a wide range of professionals in various disciplines.
    Good Customer service skills and results-oriented with attention to detail and problem-solving skills
    Professional grooming and self-presentation

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  • Pharmaceutical Technologist, Outreach Clinic Prestige

    Pharmaceutical Technologist, Outreach Clinic Prestige

    Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will be responsible for providing effective and efficient pharmacy services to ensure departmental and institutional inventory, quality and customer service goals are met.
    Responsibilities:

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

    Requirements:

    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
    Registered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
    Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    1 year working experience in a busy facility, preferably a hospital
    Heart Saver Certification.
    Computer literate.

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  • Traineeship (Mental Health)

    Traineeship (Mental Health)

    Responsibilities

    Contribute to development of high-quality research proposal aligned with the Mental Health study aims and lead in field work implementation and dissemination activities;
    Actively participate in scientific and management committee meetings that support the Mental Health study; and
    Contribute to capacity building activities in responsible conduct of research within the study and in collaboration with the study partners

    Requirements

    Must have a Doctor of Philosophy or a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Neuroscience, or other relevant sciences from a recognized institution, with a good academic record;
    Should have a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in health, social or behavioral sciences from a recognized institution;
    Should have demonstrable experience in conducting research activities;
    Must have demonstrable capacity on publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals;
    A specialization in mental health and/or training in biostatistics is an asset;
    Demonstrable knowledge of data analysis using artificial intelligence and machine learning will be an asset;
    Social and behavioral science data collection experience will be highly desirable;
    Demonstrate self-motivation for a career path in mental health research; and
    Must be a critical thinker with good analytical skills, diligent, creative, team player and initiative driven.

    The Offer

    3 years’ tuition fees and/or stipend; and
    A supportive research environment

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  • Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department 

Neuro- rehabilitation Therapist, Physiotherapy Department 

Pharmaceutical Technologist, Main Pharmacy 

Operating Theatre & Recovery Nurse 

Administrative Assistant, Population Health

    Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department Neuro- rehabilitation Therapist, Physiotherapy Department Pharmaceutical Technologist, Main Pharmacy Operating Theatre & Recovery Nurse Administrative Assistant, Population Health

    Reporting to the Manager – Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, the Physiotherapist will independently conduct in-depth evaluation of patients referred for therapy, develop individual programs and carry out treatment.
    Responsibilities:

    Select and administer appropriate tests to evaluate range of motion, neuromuscular status, pain and physical functional ability
    Review medical file of patient for information pertinent in aiding evaluation
    Identify treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve goals
    Advise and educate clients on their ailment and treatment
    Conduct regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy, revise treatment program as necessary to achieve goals
    Advise and recommend to referring doctors on necessary interventions and or change of management
    Document initial reports of results on evaluation of patients’ physical condition
    Maintain daily treatment notes evaluation of patients’ progress and discharge planning notes and summaries
    Administer physical therapy treatment using full range of treatment techniques
    Instruct patients in the use and care of wheelchairs, braces, crutches and other adaptive equipment
    Develop treatment plan to be followed by patient after discharge and advice the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge and to organize their physiotherapy appointments
    Observe and comply with environment health and occupational safety
    Participate in the implementation of quality initiative and patient safety programs
    Conduct in house Continued Medical Education(CME), monitor and review progress
    Training support staff and assessing their performance to as to maintain optimum performance level

    Requirements:

    Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized Institution
    Preferred one (1) years’ experience in physiotherapy with training in first Aid
    Registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya
    Possess knowledge of assessment/evaluation techniques in regards to patients,
    Proactive and have excellent customer service skills
    Valid certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)

    Closing date: 5 May 2022

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  • Associate/Business Analyst, ICT Business Process 

Clinical Nurse, Outreach Clinic Nyeri

    Associate/Business Analyst, ICT Business Process Clinical Nurse, Outreach Clinic Nyeri

    Job Purpose:
    To lead users in implementing IT systems through effective processes from project inception to delivery within stipulated deadlines including monitoring the effectiveness of all application systems and services and adapting them to evolving business requirements. The role is to plan, design, develop and launch efficient business operations systems in support of core organizational functions and business processes. This includes gathering and analyzing data in support of business cases/scopes, proposed projects, and systems requirements. To apply analytical and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments as well as propose potential innovative systems for consideration.  To collaborate with clinicians, providers, and allied health in analyzing clinical requirements specific to the organization.
    Responsibilities:

    Take ownership of regional strategic projects assigned and manage them from inception through delivery to post-implementation audits.
    Ensure that the IT systems identified/implemented take account of the Hospital Information System strategy and are delivered within time and budget allocations
    Develop and motivate an innovative and inspired team and re-evaluate their skills and progress to ensure delivery of KRAs
    Define staffing requirements, hire and manage internal project resources to ensure that all needs of the hospital are met and delivered on time.
    Manage, Interpret and translate user requirements into highly specified project scopes for each department.
    Develop detailed implementation plans including finalization of project team structure, task list, task inter-dependencies, timetable and budget.
    Assist in the implementation and training of the Health Information System across the region- Mombasa. Kisumu, Arusha and Kampala.
    Work with the leadership and other stakeholders to establish the strategic direction of the organization’s information systems to ensure goals are achieved.
    Analysis and Solution Definition:  Quickly understands the business issues and data challenges of clients’ departments; Identifies client departments’ strengths and weaknesses and suggests areas of improvement; Assist department staff by performing project-related work, as needed, or requested.
    Review, analyze and evaluate business and user needs and documents findings and recommend changes to business processes to increase system effectiveness for end users.
    Provide process guidance in both emerging as well as application of best practice technologies: Keep the ICT Director fully briefed of all upcoming operational process requirements/changes; Serve as a resource for multiple application/system projects implementation teams; Participates as a workflow resource for new implementations as well as ongoing optimization of existing application/system projects and workflows.
    Participate in business planning, needs analysis and business risk assessment.
    Maintain a high level of technical knowledge regarding current technology used throughout the organization.

    Qualifications and skills required:

    Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Finance, Business Administration and/or Information Systems with course work in computer science or equivalent.
    Certification in IT-related formal training
    PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent is a plus.
    Agile or SCRUM certification a plus.
    3 or more years of experience in a similar role, acting as an interface between business units, technology teams and support teams.
    Good leadership and excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
    Very good analytical and organisational skills,
    High integrity. 
    Attention to detail and problem solving skills
    Professional grooming and self-presentation

    Closing date: 1 May 2022

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  • Budgeting Assistant (Temporary contract), Budgeting and Planning

    Budgeting Assistant (Temporary contract), Budgeting and Planning

    Job Purpose:
    To ensure smooth and accurate transition from the old Electronic Health Record (CARE2000) and Financial reporting system (iScala) to the new EHR (Meditec) and New Financial Reporting System (PeopleSoft).
    Responsibilities:

    Create packages in the new E-HR system
    Reconcile between packages in the current system and in the new system
    Testing of packages in the new E-HR system
    Ensure new services in CARE2000 are also created in the new system
    Reconcile between a list of services in CARE2000 and in the New EHR system
    Support in setting up auto chargeable services
    Ensure that all services in the new EHR have both short and long names
    Testing the billing of services to ensure they are as per the expected outcome
    Ensure that prices in the new EHR are as per what is in the current system
    Creation of user guides for the Budgeting and Planning team
    Train the B&P team on system reports generation

    Qualifications and skills required:

    BCOM or Business related course and/or CPA (Part 2) or CFA equivalent 
    Minimum of 1 year’s specific accounting experience with specialization in Management Accounting and Budgeting.
    Exposure to ERP implementation
    Good communication and interpersonal skills,
    Very good analytical and organizational skills,
    Good planer & results-oriented,
    High integrity. 
    Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
    Professional grooming and self-presentation

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