The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Its facilities include teaching hospitals, Faculties of Health Sciences with Schools of Nursing and Midwifery and Medical Colleges, Institutes for Educational Development, an Examination Board and an Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations. The Graduate School of Media and Communications, the East African Institute, the Institute for Human Development and the Kiswahili Centre have been launched recently while several Graduate Professional Schools and Faculties of Arts and Sciences are to be set up in Pakistan and East Africa.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Section Head-Neurophysiology Services.
Responsibilities:
- Independently carry out, analyze and report EEG procedures/test.
- Independently carry out Nerve Conduction Tests (NCV).
- Assist the Neurologist in performing electromyography test (EMG tests);
- Calibrate EEG and Nerve conduction machine and ensure smooth function of neurophysiology machines.
- Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse manager
- Participate in unit based quality and patient safety activities such as quality improvement projects (CQI), development of policies, procedures, audits and spot checks;
- Participate in data collection and monitoring of unit based quality and performance indicators such as patient volumes, turnaround times and no show rates.
- Alert the neurophysiology Coordinator about dissatisfied clients, incidences and any other unusual occurrences.
- Assist neurophysiology coordinator in research and continuous education to ensure standard growth of the Neurophysiology department.
- Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
- Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stocks and consumables
Requirements:
- Diploma in Neurophysiology Technology from a recognized Training Institution
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience from a busy Neurophysiology Department in a recognized Institution
- Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Neurophysiology
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