Jacaranda Health is a new venture that aims to set a new
standard for maternity care in East Africa. We are combining business and
clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health
services to low-income urban women.
Job Description
In 2011 we launched mobile clinic services providing antenatal care at community sites around northeastern Nairobi. Today, we are seeking to fill several positions in our first fixed maternity clinic in Nairobi (just
before Ruiru town).
Specifically, we seek experienced, motivated staff to work with us
in two positions:Job Description
In 2011 we launched mobile clinic services providing antenatal care at community sites around northeastern Nairobi. Today, we are seeking to fill several positions in our first fixed maternity clinic in Nairobi (just
before Ruiru town).
Cooks to prepare a variety of high-quality food for our patients and staff, maintain the kitchen area, and ensure a consistent stock of food
Cleaners to maintain a clean facility, follow procedures on infection control and waste disposal, dispose of both medical and general waste, and transport and wash soiled linens
These roles are critical to Jacaranda's goal of delivering quality customer service and maintaining superior patient satisfaction.
We seek individuals who are organized, flexible, personable, and have strong commitments to providing friendly and respectful care to all women.
Duties and Responsibilities
Cooks:
Prepare meals, snacks, and tea as assigned for Jacaranda patients and staff
Provide a schedule of a variety of nutritious meals over the course of each week
Develop relationships with local food suppliers and ensure consistent food stocks
Maintain the kitchen environment
Assist with light cleaning and/or laundry duties
Any other duties as required
Cleaners:
Ensure consistent cleanliness of the facility, of both general waste and medical waste
Clean and sterilize in-patient areas of the facility following deliveries and other patient procedures
Transport soiled linens to the laundry, wash, dry, and restock
Sterilize equipment as assigned
Any other duties as required, such as stocking routine items and assisting in transport patients around the facility
Desired Qualifications
The desired candidate should possess the following:
Completed secondary school education (certificate in food and beverage preparation preferred for cooks)
At least three years’ work experience
Required: At least 1-2 years’ experience working in a similar role (cook, cleaner, laundry, etc.) in a health facility. Preference given for experience working in busy hospitals or maternities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and empathy
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
Willingness to work night shifts as needed
Knowledge and familiarity with communities in Eastlands
Additional Comments
Interested candidates may apply by:
1. First, complete the online form available by clicking here: Jacaranda Cooks and Cleaners Application Form or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/uVzEI.
2. After completing the application, please also submit your CV and a cover letter to jobs@jacararandahealth.org.
We anticipate that the salary for this position will be approximately KSH 15,000 gross, inclusive of all allowances.
Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered. No calls please.
Your application must be received by Wednesday, February 28th, 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
