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.
The hospital is part of a
network of health facilities which includes Hospitals and Outreach health
facilities across East Africa.
The Hospital’s laboratory
has also achieved, ISO 15189:2007 accreditation The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
has also expanded its services to Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho,
Busia and Homa
Bay Counties.
Bay Counties.
The Hospital is seeking
qualified candidates for the following positions:
Physician
Overall Responsibilities: To provide quality
services to both outpatients and inpatients. He/she will be expected to be an
active member of the health care team in the hospital and to contribute to the
continuing professional development programmes of the hospital.
Requirements
- M.Med. in
Internal Medicine or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a
recognized institution.
- Must be
Registered/Licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At least
three years post graduate working experience.
- Excellent PR
and communication skills.
Obstetrician / Gynaecologist
Overall Responsibilities: To provide quality
Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to both outpatients and inpatients. He/she
will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the hospital
and to contribute to the continuing professional development programmes of the
hospital.
Requirements
- M.Med. in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a
recognized institution.
- Must be
Registered/Licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At least
three years post graduate working experience.
- Knowledge
and interest in Laparoscopy will be an added advantage.
- The
candidate will be required to demonstrate the drive, desire and ability to
enhance the scope of MCH Services to increase access and satisfaction
beyond our customer expectation.
- Excellent
communication skills.
Opthalmologist
Overall Responsibility: The successful candidate
will be expected to competently manage ophthalmology services in the Hospital
in accordance with our quality policy which emphasizes continuous improvement
of service to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Requirements
- M.Med in
Opthalmology or equivalent post graduate qualification from a recognized
institution.
- Must be
Registered/Licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At least
three years post graduate working experience.
- Excellent
communication skills.
Dental Surgeons – Kakamega & Bungoma
Outreach Centres
Overall Responsibility: The successful candidate will be expected to
competently manage Dental services in the Hospital in accordance with our
quality policy which emphasizes continuous improvement of service to meet and
exceed customer expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of
Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized University.
- Must be
registered / licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- At least two
years’ experience after completing internship preferably in a hospital
setting.
- Pleasant
personality, team player.
Radiographers / Sonographers – Kakamega & Bungoma Outreach Centres
Overall Responsibility: The successful candidate will provide quality
diagnostic services using the most appropriate radiographic techniques and equipment.
Requirements
- Diploma in
Medical Imaging Sciences or above.
- Higher
Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences (ultrasound).
- Must be
registered and licensed by the Radiation Protection Board of Kenya.
- Minimum
three years working experience in a busy medical institution.
- Excellent
knowledge of techniques in general and specialized Radio diagnostics,
Computed tomography (CT) and Fluoroscopy
- Excellent
computer skills in Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology
Information System (RIS) and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Excellent PR
and communication skills.
- Knowledge in
CR (Computerized Radiography), Mammography and Ultrasonography is a highly
desirable competence.
Nurse in Charge: ICU
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 Intensive Care unit while ensuring consistent provision of
efficient and ethical care to achieve quality nursing care.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise
staff members in the unit. This will include preparing monthly duty Rota
and daily duty allocation to the staff members.
- Ensure that
all policies, procedures, equipment and supplies are in place.
- Perform daily
unit round to include all patient areas, patients’ processes and equipment
in order to provide a safe patient care environment through the
delivery of high quality Nursing Care.
- Identify
staff training needs as well as organize for Continous Nursing Education.
- Organise and
hold regular ward meetings.
- Keep
inventory and maintain stock levels of all equipment and supplies.
Requirements
- KRN/KRCHN
- Higher
Diploma in Critical care Nursing
- Bsc Nursing
will be an added advantage.
- BLS / ACLS
certificate and other unit specific certification requirements.
- At least
three years working experience in nursing practice.
- One year
working experience of ward administration in an Intensive care facility.
- Valid Kenyan
nursing practice licence.
- Working
knowledge of a Hospital Management Information System.
- Excellent PR
and Communication skills.
Medical Records Manager
Overall Responsibility: Ensure adequate control,
coordination and organization of all activities of medical records in the
hospital and that all the policies and procedures concerning medical records
keeping are developed.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise
staff members in the unit.
- Ensure that
all policies, procedures, equipment and supplies are in place.
- Ensure that
patient records are kept secure according to the hospital policy.
- Coordinate
preparation and submission of medical data and statistics.
- Participate
in inter-departmental meetings and provide required information
- Implement
data storage methods and retrieval systems for patient records
Requirements
- Diploma in
Medical Records or equivalent
- At least
three years working experience in a busy health care facility one of which
should be in supervision
- Excellent
computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
- Familiarity
with medical coding and medical terminology is essential
Applications
including detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees,
current and expected salary details should be forwarded by 11th August
2014 to:
Human Resource Manager
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100
Kisumu
E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org
