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Resident Physician Medical Officer Reception In-Charge Unit Manager – OPD Transport Coordinator Biomedical Supervisor

Job Objective/ Purpose:

Provide overall clinical leadership and governance in the clinical medicine department while providing professional and compassionate medical treatment, care and services by ensuring patient review and treatment in line with Avenue Healthcare’s policies, procedures and standards, and medical standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Physician outpatient clinics in line with the hospital schedules, attending to all patients who require physician review within hospital procedures, and national and international guidelines.
Provide clarity of investigations to be carried out, interpretation of the results, and ensuring accurate, and clear documentation of patient history, physical examination, investigations, and management.
Ensure patient admissions, necessary consents, updates of progress to the patient and the next of kin, and Conduct timely ward rounds/patient reviews for all internal medicine patients in the hospital
Carry out procedures and surgical interventions as per authorized/ licensed privileges while ensuring high quality of care/services and safety of patients.
Champion evidence based practice and continuous skill improvement by Facilitating CMEs to build capacity to provide care.
Actively participate in clinical quality initiatives including, morbidity and mortality meetings, ensuring patients safety following the IPSGs, IR, RCAs & QIPs.
Ensure proper and effective drug administration and management as per policy and procedures.
Ensure the Unit is financially viable, and demonstrate growth by managing costs, ensuring proper pre-authorization, timely and accurate billing, monitoring patient limits and supporting outreach activities
Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.
Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge, reporting, equipment and supplies, etc.
Adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the KMPDC.
Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specification

MBChB and Masters in Internal Medicine from recognized Institutions
Specialist recognition in Internal Medicine.
Fellowship in cardiology/ endocrinology/ Nephrology is highly desirable.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
Customer focus and results oriented
Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills.
Highly responsive, ethical and responsible

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November 5, 2024
Cath Lab Technician Unit Manager-Executive Wing Duty Manager – Nursing Cardiac Critical Care Nurse Cath Lab Nurse Cardiovascular Nurse

Job Objective/Purpose

To provide safe and competent general quality care to patients. Treat patients with dignity, respect their privacy and be involved in the decision making related to their care. Always maintaining safe practice and safe environment for the patient.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain Surgical services in accordance with Cath lab Operating Room competency standards.
Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis in the Cath. lab.
Responsible for managing the quality care within the Cath. lab by observing and assisting the team in creating and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Takes-care of instruments through checking, cleaning, oiling, reprocessing and storage of instruments as per policy guideline.
Timely reporting, and follow-up of nonfunctional equipmentinstrument to the manager.
Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
Practices proper methods of infection prevention and control such as disinfection, observing sterility methods and proper waste disposal
Assist with transfer of patients in time for operations, and safe transition back to recovery room/ward
Ensure patients needs are met promptly, and ensure patients safety in a clean and tidy environment
Works together with cardiologists, nursing team, surgical and anesthetic team during procedures as per hospital protocol
Ensure all gases and equipment are well set before procedures, ensure clear airway and proper positioning
Observe vital signs and report abnormalities in patient condition promptly

Person Specification

Valid BLS and ACLS Certification.
Diploma in Theatre Technician
At least two (2) years’ working experience in a similar position
Working experience in Cath lab setting/ a certificate in patient attendance will be an added advantage
Mentorship Training is preferred

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November 5, 2024
Midwife Medical Officer-Accident & Emergency

Job Objective/Purpose

Provide professional and compassionate maternity nursing service and care to patients, by ensuring their review and treatment as per the Hospital protocols, and nursing standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the clinical team to navigate patients through the childbirth journey, offering them quality care by;

Ensuring good working relationship with all stakeholders.
Ensuring the recording and safe keeping of patient’s valuables
c)Implementing prepartum, intrapartum, post-partum and newborn care plan while prioritizing the patient’s needs in the documented nursing care plan.
Educating the patient and their family about their options for treatment, possible side effects, and lifestyle changes that may be needed to support recovery.
Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times, as per policy.

Ensure all nursing protocols have been administered as per the set-out policies and guidelines, recording and reporting all sentinel incidents/events within 24 hours using the provided tools.
Constantly Monitoring, assessing and charting a patient’s condition and response to treatment and medication, including the patients’ physical and psycho-social status, and adjust treatment accordingly.
Patient Data and Records:

Ensure proper documentation of patient notes and reviews while consulting with fellow nurses and consultants as needed.
Update doctors/ consultants on patient’s progress and any critical values as soon as they are available.
Filing of the legal documents on admission.
Complete official checklists for all patients prior to procedures.

Drug administration and management.

Submit all new drug orders to pharmacy promptly and STAT doses given within 30 minutes.
Keep all drugs safe and maintain drug register properly per unit requirements.
Refund all unused drugs immediately.
Ensure all verbal prescriptions are be signed within 24 hours by the respective doctor per the hospital policy.
Ensure all treatment sheets have patients’ biodata including information on drug allergies.
Adhere to the 10 rights of drug administration (right patient, medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, client education, assessment, evaluation and client refusal of treatment).

Actively participate in ward rounds and receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift, while ensuring all the relevant consultants have explained procedures and have obtained consent.
Maintain and enforce infection control standards per the hospital manual and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable.
Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) (patient identification, effective communication, safety of high alert medication, ensure correct site procedure and surgery, reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections, reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls)
Organize emergency trolley for easy use during resuscitation, ensure drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment reported promptly, and a checklist kept and updated on the 1st and 16th of every month, or as needed.
Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth by managing costs within budget through timely and accurate billing of drugs and services and maintaining an invoice rejection rate of < 3% through proper pre-authorization and documentation. Supervise Patient Attendants as per their job description. Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations. Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge procedures, nurses’ reports, ward equipment and supplies, emergency protocols etc. Adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description. Person Specification Diploma in Midwifery Nursing A Valid BLS, ACLS, ETAT+ & Emoc Certification. A Valid Nursing License from NCK Minimum of 3 years of working experience in a busy Maternity Ward. Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and a team player. Ethical. Empathetic, Reliable and customer focused. go to method of application » Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Apply via :

November 5, 2024
Head Chef

Job Objective/ Purpose:

Assist the Executive Chef in Planning and coordinating all the activities in the Hospital Kitchen to ensure healthy food offerings and quality of service delivery that meets the clients expectations and company policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

People Management:

Supervise the kitchen staff in delivering individual and team targets by ensuring the delivery of professional and high standard of catering services.
Prepare monthly work schedules (ROTA) and ensure efficient use of overtimes and locums.
Provide leadership, ensuring staff performance, staff development, staff engagement, and ensure monthly staff meetings with documented evidence.
Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth through;

Managing catering costs within budget through appropriate staffing, managing incidences, proper consumable management, and stock management.
Offering quality services to hospital clientele (patients, visitor and staff), and ensuring good relationship with clients, including following up on their feedback and grievances.
Ensuring proper inventory and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and materials.

Catering Services

Daily menu planning for the Hospital clientele. Establish portion sizes, design and test new menus.
Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements e.g. (low calorie, high calorie, diabetic), correct quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.
Ensure timely ordering, receiving and storage, of products that comply with financial and quality standards.
Ensure laid out infection control procedures are followed, and that the kitchen and its environs are hygienic and functional.

Ensure adequate knowledge of, and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services.
Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.

Person Specification

Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management/ Culinary Arts/ Food production
2+ years’ experience as Head Chef in the hotel industry or in comparable roles.
Knowledge of HACCP, QMS and FSMS highly desirable
Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills.
Highly responsive, ethical and responsible

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November 5, 2024
Admission/Authorisation Clerk

Job Objective/ Purpose:

Manage the patient admission process by helping patients check in, filing their medical information with the hospital and all pre-admission related tasks, while ensuring they are accorded timely, professional and compassionate service.

Key Responsibilities:

Welcoming and assisting patients with Registration, confirming pre-admission information; obtaining consents and insurance forms;
Pre-admits patients by receiving bookings from physicians, pre- paid accounts, insurance and direct accounts. Confirming admitting privileges of physicians; Verify patient identity, interviewing patients; entering patient information to pre-admissions database.
Have sufficient knowledge or access to knowledge to provide correct information with regard to estimated surgical and admission fees, excesses or co-payments on individual policies or individual procedures.
Provide patients with relevant information by explaining hospital admission policies, patient rights, room selection, cover Benefits and any other related inquiries, including hospital regulations, such as visiting hours, payment of accounts, and schedule of charges.
Ensure client satisfaction through quality of service, communication, feedback, escalation and caring attitude, and demonstrate follow-up.
Secure payments by screening insurance information; identifying patients requiring pre-admission approvals from third-party payers, verifying approvals; notifying accounts department of self-paying admissions. Ensure the LOUs are received prior to admission for insurance patients and deposits for cash payments are made.
Prepare admission folders by gathering admission paperwork for scheduled patients, arrange for patient placements, bed assignments and patient transfer activities.
Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.
Ensure adequate knowledge of, and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services and finance.
Effectively manage patient data and records.
Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specification

Degree in Health Records and Information Management.
2+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a Hospital set-up
Customer focus and results oriented
Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills.
Highly responsive, ethical and responsible

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November 5, 2024
Resident Radiologist Receptionist Phlebotomist – Accident & Emergency Pharmaceutical Technologist General Nurse – Accident & Emergency Accounts Assistant Accident & Emergency (A&E) Nurse – Specialized

Job Objective/Purpose
Provide and ensure quality Radiology services within the Avenue group in line with the company policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities

Attend to walk in and referred patients who present to the Radiology Department
Offer radiology consultancy to all the doctors in Avenue Group.
Consult and collaborate with other clinical departments to develop, review, and ensure adherence to radiology protocols and standards to ensure proper and accurate radiological diagnosis and treatment.
Ensure quality of radiological images and reports and images providing diagnostic support for all clinical departments.
Ensure accurate and proper records of radiological investigations are kept.
Ensure timely and accurate review and reporting of radiological investigations
Communicate and discuss radiological investigations and the results thereof with other physicians in support of clinical decision making.
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to staff in the diagnostic imaging department.
Identify professional development gaps and ensure implementation of appropriate professional development, Continuous Medical Education and mentorship to colleagues to build capacity and exposure to best practice
In liaison with the Medical Services Manager, set, monitor and evaluate key performance indicators for the radiology department and ensure alignment with the Avenue Group strategic plan
Manage the radiation exposure to radiology staff to ensure that it remains within the recommended maximum limits.
Participate actively in the supervision and organization of the radiology department.
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and morbidity and mortality meetings as required.
Participation in incident reporting, root cause analyses, clinical audit and Quality Improvement Plans as required
Maintain a positive work attitude and foster team work.
Ensure patient satisfaction through quality care, confidentiality, communication, feedback, escalation and demonstrated follow-up of patient’s concerns.
Support marketing activities and promote adoption of new radiological services to foster growth of the department.
Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to.

Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity
Timely review and implementation of audit recommendations

Ensure adequate knowledge of all Avenue policies, procedures and systems.
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

Specialist recognition in Radiology
Master of Medicine in Radiology
Up to date BLS, ACLS Certificate
2 years’ experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Attention to detail
Result Oriented

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November 5, 2024
NICU Nurse Executive Chef Executive Housekeeper Outpatient (OP) Pharmacy In Charge Unit Manager – Oncology Unit Manager – Peadiatrics

Job Objective/Purpose
Adhere to Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, protocols, procedures, and standards.
Key Responsibilities

Ensure proper inventory of the available equipment on a daily basis and ensure that they are in good working condition. Report any malfunction to Bio-Medical Technician/Unit Manager.
Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth through;

Offering quality care to patients and ensuring good working relationship with our stakeholders
Ensure financial objectives are met by managing costs within budget, timely and accurate billing of drugs and services. Ensure an invoice rejection rate of < 3% by ensuring that proper pre-authorisations and documentation has been done. Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to. Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity Liaise with the Nurse in charge to fully implement internal audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits. Read, understand and be conversant with all systems, policies and procedures as outlined in the Hospital Manual especially policies pertaining to provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge procedures, nurses’ reports, ward equipment and supplies, emergency protocols etc. Record all sentinel incidents/events and report within 24 hours using the provided tools Maintain and enforce infection control standards per the hospital manual and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable. Supervise patient attendants as per their job description Active participation in ward rounds and receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift Appraise the next of kin on patient’s goals of care Ensure recording and safe keeping of patient’s valuables Proper documentation of patient notes and review; consulting with fellow clinicians, consultants when need be. Ensure that all diagnostic requests (lab and radiology) have patient’s clinical information. Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) (patient identification, effective communication, safety of high alert medication, ensure correct site procedure and surgery, reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections, reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls) Educate patients and family on issues relevant to their health Prioritization of patient needs in a documented nursing care plan. Organize emergency trolley for easy use during resuscitation, drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment is removed and reported promptly A checklist should be kept and updated on the 1st and 16th of every month, and as needed. Update doctors/consultants on patient’s progress and any critical values as soon as they are available Perform all invasive nursing procedures under aseptic technique Enter unit specific data daily and promptly Ensure all the relevant consultants have explained procedures and have obtained consent Complete official checklists for all patients prior to procedures(theatre, radiology, renal) Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times, as per policy. Drug administration; Adhere to the 10 rights of drug administration (right patient, medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, client education, assessment, evaluation and client refusal of treatment) Submit all new drug orders to pharmacy promptly and STAT doses given within 30 minutes Keep D.D.A. drugs safe and drug register properly per unit requirements Refund all unused drugs immediately Ensure all verbal prescriptions should be signed within 24 hours by the respective doctor per the hospital policy. professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Client satisfaction (patient, consultants and others)- ensure client satisfaction through optimal quality of care, effective communication, timely feedback and escalation of unresolved issues to the Unit Manager and demonstrate follow-up and improvement. Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description Person Specification Diploma in Nursing / Bachelor of Science in Nursing Higher Diploma in Neonatal / Pediatric Critical Care Nursing (NICU/PICU) is a must have A valid nursing council of Kenya license Up to date BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate Minimum 2 years’ experience as a NICU/PICU Nurse Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as attention to detail, results oriented and reliable go to method of application » Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Apply via :

November 5, 2024
Laboratory Superintendent II

Job Objective/Purpose
Ensure provision of high-quality laboratory diagnostic services in the clinic as defined by Avenue Healthcare policies, protocols, procedures and standards.
Key Responsibilities

Ensure that the clinic has the necessary equipment and ensure that they are in good working condition and submit a monthly equipment status report to the Branch Manager.
Timely and accurate billing of laboratory services.
Stock management:

Do monthly stock takes of lab supplies and submit a stock take and short expiry report to the Branch Manager
Timely ordering and receiving of stock from the lab store to prevent stock outs

Proper storage of lab supplies.
Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to.
Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity
Fully implement audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits
Review and act on quality indicator reports (IQC &EQA)
Follow laid down Lab Board approved rules for medical lab profession and adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients.
Ensure timely response to emergencies.
Carrying out tests based on outlined SOPs & policies.Ensure all sentinel incidents/events are recorded and reported to the Branch Manager within 24 hours using the provided tools.
Ensure that the fridge temperatures and ambient temperature and humidity are charted twice daily, and any error reported to the Branch Manager.
Ensure timely escalation of any urgent out of stock items to the laboratory store.
Ensure that any issue pertaining quality is escalated to the Lab Quality Manager.
Infection control.

Maintain and enforce infection control standards when carrying out lab tests.
There is proper disposal of medical waste
Equipment and other laboratory surfaces are properly disinfected with the right disinfectants

Ensure client satisfaction through high quality of service, effective communication, prompt feedback and escalation of any unresolved issues to the Branch Manager.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Ensure adequate knowledge of all Avenue policies, procedures and systems as outlined in the HRMIS.
Prevention of lab related errors by following the laid down policies and procedures on sample handling during pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases of testing.
Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description

Person Specification

A Degree/Diploma in Medical laboratory Sciences or related disciplines
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ experience as a laboratory in charge.
A Valid practicing license from KMLTTB
Organizational awareness and detail-oriented
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Teamwork and reliability

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November 5, 2024
Medical Officer Intern

Main Purpose of the Job (Job Summary)
The Medical Officer intern will work under supervision to fulfill registration requirements. During this period, the intern will have an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them to become a competent practitioner.
Main Responsibilities

Conducting themselves in a manner that upholds the dignity of the profession at all times.
Undertaking appropriate clinical history and physical examination.
Documenting all findings and recommendations appropriately, ensuring that the patient record is up to date.
Requesting for and/or performing relevant investigations.
Reporting to and consulting with the Internship Supervisor and the other practitioners in the department as appropriate.
Communicating effectively with other health professional s to ensure continuity of care.
Communicating effectively with patients and their relatives with regards to diagnosis, treatment and follow up.
Writing accurate and informative case summaries, referral notes and discharge summaries.
Appropriately handing over patients.
Presenting cases concisely, coherently and competently during ward rounds, grand rounds, mortality audits, CPD or any other appropriate fora.
Participating in the identification, development and implementation of community health programme under supervision.
Performing any other relevant duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Promoting the practice of knowledge-based, evidence-based, quality and ethical healthcare.
Participating in the Institution’s CPD activities, research and innovation, and
Providing feedback to the Internship Coordinator, Internship Supervisors, the Institution and the Council on the implementation and progress of internship training, with a view of improving the quality of internship training.

Key Deliverables

They will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accurate and timely diagnostic testing services for patients and healthcare professionals.
The Clinical Pathologist will be responsible for managing laboratory staff, developing and implementing laboratory policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

MBChB from a medical school recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
Signed Hippocratic Oath
Internship License from the KMPDC
Valid Basic Life Support certificate (BLS)
Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ Trauma and Life Support certificate (ACLS/ATLS)
Valid ETAT+/EPALS certificate

Work Experience & Skills

Evidence of elective term at a medical facility
Demonstrable knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technology

Key Competencies

Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with bench or bedside clinical research
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Open to learning/ Self-driven adult learner
Attention to detail and with critical thinking skills

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November 5, 2024
Histotechnologist

Mission
To provide high quality care that exceeds our clients’ expectations.
Job Description
Specimen Preparation:

Receive and log tissue specimens accurately.
Perform fixation, dehydration, clearing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue specimens.
Ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner to meet diagnostic and research needs.

Sectioning and Staining:

Use microtomes to cut sections of tissue for mounting on slides.
Perform routine and special staining techniques as required.
Maintain quality control of staining procedures to ensure accurate diagnosis.

Equipment Maintenance:

Operate and maintain histology equipment such as tissue processors, embedding centers, microtomes, and stainers.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
Ensure proper calibration and performance of equipment.

Quality Control and Assurance:

Adhere to laboratory protocols and procedures.
Participate in quality control and quality assurance programs.
Document and maintain records of all tests and procedures.

Safety and Compliance:

Follow all laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials.
Participate in continuing education and training programs.

Communication and Collaboration:

Communicate effectively with pathologists, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Assist in training and mentoring new laboratory personnel.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure optimal patient care.

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November 5, 2024