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  • Oracle Database Administrator

    Oracle Database Administrator

    Job description
     
    Position Summary:
    The Database Administrator will create databases, apply security tuning, backups and recovery, upgrades, trouble shooting, capacity planning, consulting and working closely with ICT infrastructure and Applications development teams, external suppliers and vendors.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Ensure ongoing maintenance of the database including database performance, tuning and capacity management.
    Database monitoring and management via third party tools and other associated tools configuration.
    Developing, managing and testing backup, recovery plans and security procedures.
    Keep IT Applications and infrastructure staff and management up to date on all matters relating to database creation, performance tuning and capacity planning with issues of significance being flagged.
    Communicating regularly with technical, application and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security.
    Working closely with it project managers, database programmers and web developers.
    Any other relevant responsibility as may be assigned by the manager/ supervisor.

    Skills, knowledge & experience

    Bachelor degree/Diploma in computer science with good experience in supporting Oracle databases.
    Three (3) years minimum of working experience in a similar role.
    Certified Oracle Database Administrator.
    Good problems solving skills, ability to work both independently and in a team environment and innovative database design and management.

  • Mechanical Engineer 

Electrical Engineer

    Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer

    Job description
    Reporting to the Project Director, the Mechanical Engineer will be site based.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Review and check design development drawings and specifications.
    Supervise and check the quality of site installation works related to HVAC and all mechanical piping and plumbing.
    Record volumes of work completed.
    Check all HVAC, mechanical and plumbing materials and equipment to be installed against the specification.
    Assist the Commercial Manager with the validation of contractor evaluations.
    Co-ordinate contractor’s RFIs with the relevant design consultants and ensure timely responses.
    Timely review the contractor’s commissioning programme.
    Monitor the commissioning processes and sign off on the employer’s behalf on completion.
    Review operation and maintenance manuals submitted by the contractor.
    Review and check as built drawings upon completion of the project.
    Accumulate all mandatory documentation on completion of the project.

    Requirements:
    Applicants should have an HND in Mechanical Engineering. The incumbent should have strong technical understanding of building construction mechanical and HVAC installation and have at least four years construction site experience in a supervisory role. S/he should be proficient in AutoCAD, Revit mechanical.

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  • Internship 

Consultant Medical Oncologist 

Full-Time Faculty, Gastroenterologist, Department Of Medicine 

Full Time Faculty – Cardiologist, Department Of Medicine

    Internship Consultant Medical Oncologist Full-Time Faculty, Gastroenterologist, Department Of Medicine Full Time Faculty – Cardiologist, Department Of Medicine

    Job Details
    The internship programme is a one-year structured training programme comprising 3 months each in internal medicine, paediatrics , surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology. Aim The aim of this programme is to provide high quality
    training to the medical officers, interns in both clinical and non-clinical areas. The interns consolidate knowledge and skills acquired during medical school training and learn new skills that enable them to function as independent medical officers capable of rural or urban practice. Non-clinical skills like curriculum vitae writing, self-directed learning skills and interview skills are taught by professionals on a monthly basis.
    Objectives
    By the end of the one-year training through the four departments, interns should be able to:

    Function as competent and caring physicians
    Assess and manage common medical and surgical conditions
    Manage emergencies and participate in resuscitations
    Start appropriate initial management and refer appropriately
    Perform common procedures independently and efficiently
    Communicate with patients and their relatives effectively
    Work with their peers
    Acquire knowledge of commonly used drugs and their rational use
    Passed emergency training courses in medicine, surgery, pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology

    Eligibility to Enter the Internship Programme

    Evidence of having completed undergraduate course in a recognised medical school in Kenya
    Doctors qualified from medical schools within the East African Community (EAC) region and who qualify for reciprocal recognition
    Doctors who have attained the minimum requirement for admission to universities in Kenya, qualify from outside the country and pass the internship qualifying exams set by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Board (KMPDB)
    Evidence of having signed the Hippocratic Oath
    Passing the Internship Assessment Exam and interviews set by the Aga Khan University

    Recognition of the Programme
    Aga Khan University Hospital is a recognised medical internship centre by the Kenyan Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Board, which is the regulatory body for medical doctors in Kenya.
    Evaluation
    Programme directors and chief residents evaluate all interns rotating in the programme at the end of every three months within each discipline. The interns are also given learning diaries and procedure and skills logbooks for each rotation, which they complete in order to be eligible to move to the subsequent rotation. At the end of the year, an internship completion form is sent to the KMPDB subject to satisfactory completion of the Programme.
    Selection and Appointment
    Applications and interviews for interns take place in October and December. Selected interns start the Programme in January of each year. An intern’s appointment contract is for one year from January to December.
    Governance of the Internship Programme
    The overall responsibility of all interns and intern-related activities rests with the PGME Director and Internship Coordinators. The day-to-day administration of the Programme is managed by Internship Coordinators. The specialty Programme Directors are responsible for training matters, patient care services service as well as interns during rotations in their respective departments.

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  • Instructor Paediatrics and Child Care

    Instructor Paediatrics and Child Care

    Job description
    Position Summary
    The Instructor will provide clinical care to patients, teach, supervise and provide leadership to junior doctors in the department. S/he will provide emergency support to ensure timely and optimal delivery of quality patient care.
    Requirement;

    Masters of Medicine Degree in Paediatrics in a reputable institution
    Certification and registration from the relevant Medical Practitioners and Dentists regulating body
    Current BLS, ETAT-plus or EPLS certificate
    Experience in emergency paediatric will be an added advantage
    S/he should be a good team player with interest in working in an academic institution
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Physician Scientist

    Physician Scientist

    Excellent career opportunities exist for individuals to join a Faculty of Health Sciences committed to quality and impact in education, research, and service delivery.
    The position is in the AKU Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, Aga Khan University
    The right candidate will have a background that demonstrates interest, engagement and success in research and teaching, with commitment to a mission driven and multidisciplinary collaborative approach.
    The Physician Scientist will play a critical role in contributing to the mandate of the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, AKU, in advancing women, children and adolescent health research and the application of research findings and knowledge to practice and policy.
    Other roles will entail supporting development of national, regional and global alignments and partnerships that advance the priority areas.
    Although the successful Physician Scientist will be expected to commit most of his/her time to research (80% time), continuity with clinical services provision (20% time) is important.
    S/he will report to the Director CoEWCH for the academic work and to the Chair of the relevant clinical department for clinical services. A letter of Expectation will be jointly developed annually to clearly define work plans.
    Qualification & Relevant Experience
    The successful candidate for this position will have:

    MMed degree with proven research experience (publication track record) or MBChB with MPH, Masters in Science in Epidemiology or other research related health sciences degree.
    Demonstrated interest in an academic career path
    Minimum of 2 years practice experience in Paediatrics, Obstetrics / Gynaecology, Family Medicine or Public Health. Other requirements will include ability to interact productively in a multicultural environment; good analytical, planning and organizational skills;
    Proficiency in Ms Office and statistical programmes; and good scientific writing skills.

  • Human Resource Coordinator 

Gastroenterologist 

Dermatologist 

Radiation Oncologist

    Human Resource Coordinator Gastroenterologist Dermatologist Radiation Oncologist

    Job description
    Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position of Human Resource Coordinator in the Human Resource Division.
    POSITION SUMMARY:
    Reporting to the Manager, Coordinate the recruitment functions of the University in conjunction with the Department Heads/Managers in the Department
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Managing advertisement of Institution’s vacancies in consultation with concerned Unit Heads/Heads of Department;
    Managing the shortlisting process and organizing for interviews and make recommendation for selection;
    Conduct interviews for shortlisted candidates and make recommendations for selection;
    Implementing HR policies in the areas of recruitment, compensation, benefits administration and employee relations
    Manage joining formalities for recruited employees including pre-employment physical examination, document verification and reference checks prior to any hire
    Facilitate timely leave/absence management in line with policy guidelines by collating all leave plans at the beginning of the year and monitoring implementation on a monthly basis
    Ensure timely confirmation or otherwise of new staff on completion of probation and timely enrollment of benefits in line with institutional policy
    Conduct staff exit interviews and submit summaries on a monthly basis.
    Assist in addressing employee grievances and resolve routine disciplinary cases in accordance with applicable labour laws and AKUHN policies
    Ensure proper administration of medical benefits for staff and eligible dependants.
    Receive resignations accepted at departmental level, provide resignation acceptance and certificate of service 2 weeks prior to staff exit

    Requirements:
    Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Human Resources or in Business Administration. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a busy HR department and proficiency in all MS Office packages. S/he should have excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills; be able to work under pressure and maintain strict confidentiality.

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  • Senior Accounts Clerk (Dispatch) 

Senior Accounts Clerk (Manual Reconciliation) 

Medical Records Coder 

Entitlement Officer

    Senior Accounts Clerk (Dispatch) Senior Accounts Clerk (Manual Reconciliation) Medical Records Coder Entitlement Officer

    Ref No: 04/012
    The Senior Accounts Clerk (Dispatch) is responsible to ensure that all the invoices for services rendered on campus and in the outreach centers are dispatched within the set timelines.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Collect, verify, sort, and merge In Patient and Out Patient invoices;
    Process the invoices and attachments for dispatch;
    Deliver claims to the various corporate clients;
    Prepare journal vouchers for bills as required;
    Highlight discrepancies captured in in-Patient and Out-Patient claims.
    Calculate approved discounts and generate reports as requested;
    Maintain confidentiality and safe custody of the internal and external client documents.
    Create accurate, timely and updated departmental reports

    Requirements:

    Applicants should have a Bachelor of Commerce / CPA II or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a busy accounting / debt and credit management department similar position.
    S/he should be computer literate with excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and customer service skills.

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