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Pharmaceutical Technologist

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.
Conduct nursing floor inspections once a month for all ward stock, solutions and patient medication left behind
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.
Maintain and update personal drug knowledge data base to ensure accurate provision of pharmaceutical care of general disease states as well as specialized knowledge in the assigned area of expertise
Participate in educational activities and departmental meetings.

Requirements

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
Registered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Heart Saver Certification.
Computer literate
Able to communicate with medical professionals
Able to work with a team of people from various backgrounds and training
Excellent customer service skills and empathetic to patients of all ages
Good interpersonal skills
Culturally sensitive
Able to keep up with pharmaceutical developments and Continuous Medical Education programme

(6 Month’s Contract)

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October 28, 2024
Senior Administrative Assistant (Research Office)

Job Summary
This position reports to the Research Administration Manager and works closely with the Chair of the Institutional Scientific Ethics Review Committee (ISERC). He/she will support the day-to-day running of the (ISERC).
Responsibilities

Filing of all applications submitted to the ISERC in order to ensure compliance and protection of human subjects
Acts as a liaison between ISERC and investigators, research staff, national regulators, and other stakeholders
Participate in the review of office procedures and proactively lead the change in procedures to increase efficiency
Promptly resolve any grievances arising from subjects
Prepare ISERC members’ appointment and service renewal letters
Compile reviewer reports and present the reports in meetings
Plan the agenda for convened meetings
Take minutes and communicate decisions to researchers
Participate in the review and approval of research budgets
Any other duties as assigned by the Research Administration Manager

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferably in a health related area
Certificate in Research Bioethics or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years’ Administrative experience in a busy research office.
Highly organized and analytical
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times

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October 28, 2024
Clinical Instructor (Department of Obs and Gynae)

Job Summary
The Instructor will undertake clinical functions under the supervision of the Department Chair or delegated individual within the department and outreach clinics. In this role, the Instructor admits, consults and undertakes diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under University team. He/she may prescribe or request certain tests or perform certain procedures without supervision at the discretion of admitting doctor
Responsibilities

Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
Monitor patients’ progress on a regular basis and initiate discussions with patient and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services.
Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection, providing 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.
Take role of teaching and supervising residents, SHOs and other clinical staff.
Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines

Requirements

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent
Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Minimum Basic Life Support and preferably Advanced Life Support Obstetrics training
Demonstrates competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment
Good communication skills
Demonstrates honesty, integrity, compassion and respect for diversity and applies ethical principles appropriately.

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October 28, 2024
Project Assistant (Department of Paediatrics) Research Nurse (Department of Paediatrics) Lab Technologist (Haematology)

Responsibilities

Organize and manage project logistics as directed by the research coordinator
Facilitate project procurement needs by raising necessary requisition documents and ensuring that the necessary approvals are timely obtained.
Follow up with all approving departments on requisitions made and ensure timely delivery of expected outcomes
Handle all project dispatch as and when need arises and follow up for confirmation of delivery
Facilitate allowance for government staff attending project meetings
Raise project travel logs indicating travel/transport requirements monthly
Receive, sort and route communication as may be directed by the Research coordinator
Assist the administrative officer in receiving project guests and directing them appropriately,
Scheduling and monitoring all appointments/meetings
Assist in organizing for seminars, workshops, training sessions and performing support roles during the sessions
Assist the administrative officer in ensuring proper filing and documentation of all relevant materials.
Assist the administrative officer in updating and managing filing index
Update mail/phone directories
Routinely advice the research coordinator on need for re-ordering department supplies

Requirements

Must hold a Diploma in Business Administration/Communication or supply chain management
Have at least 3 years of relevant experience in similar work
Be proficient in computers applications, particularly MS Office Suite
Any other relevant training in office administration will be a distinct advantage.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Show demonstrated initiative; ability to set goals and priorities and work effectively with minimum supervision
Be able to work flexible/long hours if and when required
Be able to maintain strict confidentiality

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October 28, 2024
Research Assistant Nurse ( Department of Pathology)

Job Summary
The successful Nurse will assist in participant screening, consenting, collection of samples, data abstraction and data entry.
Responsibilities

Screening and recruitment of participants
Obtaining informed consent
Acts as liaison between the department and other stakeholders
Management of all research data, including data entry
Liaise with other stakeholders to ensure optimal participant recruitment

Requirements

Bsc. Nursing or equivalent qualification
3-5 years nursing experience preferably with a research background
Registered Nurse with NCK
Human subjects’ protection training
A valid CITI GCP certificate

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October 28, 2024
Associate Purchase Officer (Re-Advertisement)

Responsibilities:

Provide relevant data with analysis to Opex Procurement Manager, PSCMD Director, and Chief Pharmacists to establish “optimum levels” for all supplies categorized as Pharmaceuticals while ensuring no stock-outs of pharmaceutical supplies.
Determine the criticality of products (to ensure all critical life-saving products are in stock) which requires working very closely with the Chief Pharmacist / Head of Pharmacy.
Ensure that all items in the Pharmacy Stores are replenished, and all non-stock items requested are purchased efficiently. This requires that purchase orders are raised promptly and efficiently dispatched to the respective suppliers according to set institutional policies and procedures.
Ensure that purchase order copies are adequately accounted for and maintain control and traceability of each purchase order raised.
Ensure daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports related to stock, cost savings, and stock status is provided.
Obtain competitive quotes and give support in negotiations with suppliers.
Take a lead role in the monitoring and evaluation of pharmaceutical procurement contracts and price agreements.
Carry out supplier performance evaluation as per standard operating procedures.
Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Pharmacist, PSCMD Director or Manager

Requirements:

Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Pharmaceutical technology.
Business concentration degree with a Diploma in Pharmaceutical technology combination.
At least 2 years experience in a supply chain role preferably in a hospital environment
CIPS and KISM membership will be an added advantage
Proficiency in MS Office – MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, etc.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent telephone handling skills
Excellent customer service skills and shows empathy to patients of all ages
Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, as may be required
Capacity to manage several tasks and requests simultaneously
Good grooming and self-presentation
Team player, critical thinker with good time management skills
Proficiency in both written and spoken business English.

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October 28, 2024
Patient Care Ambassador Gynaecological Oncologist

Job Responsibilities

Meet & greet patients in wards, rooms and specialty treatment areas as assigned to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction
Respond to complaints/special needs in a proactive and timely manner
Provide information to patients regarding hospital amenities and services
Verify patient status from billing and make notes on the patient data base system: VIP, designation, organization for customer database
Reduce waiting times by assisting in queue management
Respond to customer queries regarding all non-clinical matters such as billing, access to health records, facilitate discussions with clinical staff
Ensure prompt reporting of any clinical and non-clinical complaints including food service, housekeeping and maintenance and report all clinical matters to nurse manager
Meet regularly with department managers for discussion, information updates and feedback lapses and suggest potential corrective actions
Effectively coordinate all support services and work closely with the Unit Managers to ensure smooth flow to patient admission and discharge from wards/rooms
Enter customer/visitor complaints in the PCHS (Patient Complaint Handling System) on a daily basis
Conduct studies of and log reports about customer compliments, complaints, suggestions and service trends and make recommendations
Monitor staff interaction with patients and suggest corrective measures
To be Train the Trainer to facilitate Customer Service Training modules for staff and monitor progress
Identify Customer Service Champions in assigned areas and form team bonding exercises

Requirements:

Diploma in Hospitality or Public Relations or equivalent
Certificates with proven competence in Microsoft software is an added advantage
Fluent in English, Swahili -any other foreign language is an advantage
Previous experience in a customer service industry such as hotels, airlines and front office roles will be an added advantage
Excellent customer service skills and a good listener
Ability to present self as caring, courteous and polite to patients, their families, health team and general public
Good communication and interpersonal skills and dealing with patrons
Ability to be tactful, patient and calm in stressful situations

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October 28, 2024
Social Sciences Instructor (Public Health) Epidemiologist Instructor (Public Health) Laboratory Technologist (Outreach Clinic)

Responsibilities
The Social Scientist will take responsibility for teaching qualitative research methods and providing qualitative methods support to research projects conducted by Faculty in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), and in qualitative FHS residents’ and students’ dissertation projects. S/he will also write and lead research grant proposals and their implementation in social science aspects of health. The individual will be expected to work towards developing an academic career in applied aspects of social sciences in health research. As an academic member of the Department of Population Health, the incumbent will:

Teach qualitative methods courses to residents and students in FHS
Provide qualitative research methodology advisory services for students’ and residents’ dissertations projects and specific FHS research projects.
Develop and/or continuously update and take responsibility for qualitative component of Research Methods course for residents and students in the FHS.
Contribute core expertise in social- cultural, behavioral and organizational strategies for research projects within the department.
Lead specific research projects or components and contribute to qualitative data analysis, interpretation, publication, presentation.
Develop and maintain qualitative data quality assessment protocols and continuously monitor and advise research projects on data quality issues.
Provide support in interpreting qualitative analyses to colleagues and researchers in the department.

Requirements

Research experience as a lead researcher and/or key member of a research team
Teaching undergraduates or graduate students at the university level or mentorship of interns/students in a research environment.
Published author or contributing author to peer-reviewed publications
A PhD in Sociology/Social Sciences, Anthropology/Medical Anthropology, Public Health or any closely related field.
Demonstrated progress towards completion of a PhD in these fields (within 1 year of the date of appointment) will be considered.
BA and/or MA in any of the above or closely related fields.
Demonstrated social science/qualitative research experience, preferably in the health sciences.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with one or more qualitative analyses software (including NVivo, Atlas or QDA).
Experience in teaching and/or supporting qualitative methods teaching/mentoring of leaners.

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October 28, 2024
Stock Controller (Outreach Administration Office) Health Systems Instructor (Public Health)

Responsibilities:

Identify items that need to be purchased
Ensure goods are arranged neatly and are easily identifiable and traceable
Assist in maintaining minimum stock days and maximum fill rates
Make replenishments requests based on the stock in hand as necessary
Liaise with buyers for low stocks and out of stock expediting
Issue all stocks physically and if the system to the end user ensuring the documents are signed
Constantly monitor stock levels and replenish stocks with optimum quantities
Adhere to FIFO method and maintain minimum level of expiries
Drug Expiry Monitoring

Requirements:

Diploma in Purchasing and Supply chain or Management related field
A minimum of 1 years’ experience in inventory handling or in a busy store
should have excellent inter-personal and communication skills

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October 28, 2024
Chief Executive Officer

Job Description
The CEO is responsible for providing strategic direction as well as leadership towards achievement of the Institution’s mission, vision and values in accordance with established policies. You will oversee the overall AKUH,N operations including support services and outreach centres across East Africa. The workforce comprises more than 2000 employees. The CEO is responsible for the overall management of the Hospital including support services and Outreach centres. He/she works closely with the Dean of Medical College, Departmental Chairs, Medical staff, and other University leaders to ensure coordination between academics and service delivery.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Business Development
Institutional Leadership
Oversight of Operational Management
Financial Management and Participation in Fund Raising
Legal and Compliance
Partnerships and Relationship Building
Performance Management
Marketing and Networking

The requirements
Educational Qualifications & Relevant Experience:

Master’s degree in healthcare administration or business management
minimum of fifteen (15) years experience of progressive responsibility in a major academic or integrated healthcare system
familiarity and experience in health care quality management and maintaining a patient-focused service in a continual learning environment
international experience, including in developing countries, is preferred (but not essential)
a strategic thinker who is a motivator of faculty, managers, and staff
results and systems-oriented
excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
ability to plan and execute mandate according to the strategic vision, mission, and values of the institution
demonstrated financial acumen with the ability to manage costs and revenues.

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October 28, 2024