Aga Khan Hosptial, Kisumu
Job Opportunity
The Aga Khan Hospital,
Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is an
agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.
It provides medical care to
the population of western Kenya region and works with leading clinicians in the
country in the management of complex cases.
The Aga Khan Hospital,
Kisumu has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2008
accreditation, ISO 15189:2007 accreditation for laboratory services and is
moving towards Joint Commission International Accreditation.
The Aga Khan Hospital,
Kisumu has also expanded its services to Kisii, Kakamega and Busia Counties and
is now expanding its services in Kisumu and Bungoma counties.
The Hospital is seeking
qualified candidates for the following position:
Nurse in Charge: A & E
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidate
will be responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of
professional nursing care by planning, organizing, and controlling nursing care
services in the A&E department while ensuring consistent provision of
efficient and ethical care to achieve quality nursing care.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Perform
regular rounds within the unit to ensure smooth triage, observation,
admission, transfer and referral of patients that enhances patient safety
and quality patient care
- Supervise
and control staff members in the unit. This will include preparing monthly
duty Rota and daily duty allocation to the staff members and liaising with
Nurse Supervisor to ensure the patient care load is addressed with the
appropriate staffing and skill mix in an environment which is safe for the
patient and nurse.
- Ensure that
all policies and procedures on personnel, equipment and supplies are in
place and adhered to.
- Perform
quality improvement rounds to include all patient areas to influence a
safe patient care environment.
- Identify
staff training needs as well as organize for Continuous Nursing Education.
- Participate
in the Nursing Quality improvement activities and institutional quality
activities.
- Organise and
hold regular departmental meetings to enhance multidisciplinary
collaboration and team work
- Lead the team
in Emergency preparedness and Disaster management Activities.
Requirements
- Bsc Nursing
or above.
- Excellent
cardiac, medical, surgical, trauma and resuscitation knowledge.
- BLS / ACLS
certificate and other unit specific certification requirements.
- At least
three years working experience in nursing practice and administration in
an A&E department.
- Valid Kenyan
nursing practice licence.
- Working
knowledge of a Hospital Management Information System.
- Excellent PR
and Communication skills.
This is a challenging position with an attractive remuneration
package.
Applications including detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees should be forwarded by 12th April, 2013 to:
Applications including detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees should be forwarded by 12th April, 2013 to:
The Human Resources
Department
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100
Kisumu
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100
Kisumu
E-mail:
ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org
