Critical Care Nursing Officer (18 Posts) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: DNSNOCC/KUTRRH/8

Department: Nursing Services

Section/Unit: Critical Care Centers

Reports to: Senior Critical Nursing Officer

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Critical Care Nursing Officer, the Critical Care Nursing Officer I job exists to provide of advanced nursing services and patients care in the ICU and HDU, provide nursing research and training and advise on the same at KUTRRH.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the critical care centers are clean and in the right conditions to provide the conducive environment needed by patients into the critical care centers of the hospital.
• Ensure that the critical care centers have all the machinery, equipment and materials needed to provide critical care to patients admitted into the critical care centers of the hospital.
• Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, or pressure lines and identify malfunctioning equipment or devices and report the same to the biomedical engineering section of the hospital.
• Receive patients in critical conditions that are referred to the critical care centers and book them in for advanced care and attention in the hospital.
• Deliver quality nursing care in accordance with the set Nursing Standards and as per the policies and procedures of the hospital.
• Ensure the provision of quality critical care nursing services to the admitted critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs in the hospital.
• Monitor patients for their progress and changes in status and indications of health conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions together with medical specialists in the hospital.
• Administer the prescribed therapeutic procedures based upon patients’ clinical status and assess patients’ pain levels or sedation requirements in the critical care centers of the hospital.
• Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate medical conditions of patients in the critical care centers of the hospital.
• Monitor patients’ fluid intake and outlet to detect any emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances among patients in the critical care centers of the hospital.
• Document patients’ medical histories and assessment findings, compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests in the critical care centers of the hospital.
• Coordinate patient care conferences and participate in the development, review, or evaluation of critical care nursing practice protocols in the critical care centers of the hospital.
• Mentor and guide other junior nursing officers, interns and students in the critical care centers of the hospital.
• Provide nursing research and training to students in the critical care centers of the hospital.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing from a recognized institution
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing will be an added advantage
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and Valid Practice License
• Must have a Certificate in a course in life-saving
• At least five years working experience as a Critical Care Nursing Officer in reputable hospital.
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of nursing research and training in a reputable institution

Soft skills required for the job:

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure

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Nursing Officer (65 Posts) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: DNSNO/KUTRRH/9

(65 Posts)

Department: Clinical Service

Section/Unit: Nursing

Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Nursing Officer, the Nursing Officer job exists to provide general clinical nursing services and patient care and provide nursing research and training at the KUTRRH.

Responsibilities

• Receive, register, record and document patients’ information and present the same to the Medical Officers at the unit of the.
• Transfer referred patients from unit for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from other units of the hospital.
• Provide general nursing services and care to patients in the hospital.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness in the hospital.
• Support Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in attending to patients in the unit hospital.
• Administer medication to patients in the unit as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
• Administer patient care and nursing to outpatients in the hospital.
• Monitor patients’ progress in the unit, document the same for clear patient records and report the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
• Liaise with other healthcare staff in handling patients with multiple of complex medical conditions in the units in the hospital.
• Supervise, guide and mentor junior nursing officers, interns and nursing students, together with their work in the units of the hospital.
• Provide nursing services research and training to students at the unit of the hospital.
• Ensure that the nursing areas of the hospital are clean and tidy complying with sanitation standards of the hospital.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution
• Higher Diploma in Specialized Nursing from a recognized institution
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized institution
• At least five years working experience as a Nursing Officer in a reputable health facility
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and Valid Practice License
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of nursing research and training in a reputable institution

Soft skills required for the job:

• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate
• Organizational skills
• Team building skills

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Chief Laboratory Technologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: DCSCLT/KUTRRH/5

Department: Clinical Services

Section/Unit: Laboratory Services

Reports to: Chief Pathologist

Direct Reports:

1. Senior Laboratory Technologist
2. Laboratory Technologist
3. Laboratory Scientist

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Pathologist, the Chief Laboratory Technologist job exists to coordinate and provide laboratory services, coordinate laboratory technology and laboratory science research and training and advise the hospital and public on the same at the KUTRRH.

Responsibilities

• Make work plans, work schedules and allocate work to other laboratory staff in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Ensure that all laboratory staff, interns and students deployed in laboratory are trained and qualified for the work they are allocated for quality service delivery in the hospital.
• Ensure that the laboratory is clean and in the required condition in order to provide conducive working environment for quality laboratory service delivery in the hospital.
• Formulate, review and amend laboratory safety policies and procedures in collaboration with the pathologists and sensitize the same to other laboratory staff in the hospital.
• Ensure that the laboratory meets the required laboratory safety standards by ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures are duly implemented in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Perform advanced medical tests and other diagnostic procedures in order to diagnose complex medical conditions in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Conduct confirmatory tests and other diagnostic procedures in order to confirm the finding of junior laboratory staff in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and management of laboratory equipment, materials and records in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Establish and maintain laboratory operating systems for implementing laboratory programmes, projects and activities in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Plan, organize and implement continuing training and development of laboratory Make work plans, work schedules and allocate work to other laboratory staff in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Ensure that all laboratory staff, interns and students deployed in laboratory are trained and qualified for the work they are allocated for quality service delivery in the hospital.
• Ensure that the laboratory is clean and in the required condition in order to provide conducive working environment for quality laboratory service delivery in the hospital.
• Formulate, review and amend laboratory safety policies and procedures in collaboration with the pathologists and sensitize the same to other laboratory staff in the hospital.
• Ensure that the laboratory meets the required laboratory safety standards by ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures are duly implemented in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Establish and maintain laboratory operating systems for implementing laboratory programmes, projects and activities in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Plan, organize and implement continuing training and development of laboratory of staff in the hospital for continuous quality and timely services delivery to patients in the hospital.
• Provide clinical research and training in Medical Laboratory Sciences and technology to students in the laboratory unit of the hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution or related field.
• Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board
• At least five years working experience as Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist in a reputable hospital.
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of Laboratory research and training in a reputable institution
• Computer Literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations

Soft skills required for the job:

• Leadership skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills

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Senior Laboratory Technologist (3 Posts) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: DCSSLT/KUTRRH/7

(3 Posts)

Department: Clinical Services

Section/Unit: Laboratory Services

Reports to: Chief Laboratory Technologist

Direct Reports:

Laboratory Technologist

Laboratory Scientist

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist, the Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist job exists to provide general laboratory services to patients in the hospital; provide clinical research and training, and advise the hospital and public on the same at KUTRRH.

Responsibilities

• Train and ensure that all laboratory staff, interns and students deployed in laboratory are qualified for the work they are allocated for quality service delivery in the hospital.
• Ensure that the laboratory is clean and in the required condition in order to provide conducive working environment for quality laboratory service delivery in the hospital.
• Formulate, review and amend laboratory safety policies and procedures in collaboration with the pathologists and sensitize the same to other laboratory staff in the hospital.
• Implement the required laboratory safety standards enshrined in Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures in the hospital.
• Receive patients referred to the laboratory for diagnosis and schedule their medical test and other laboratory procedures by other laboratory technologists in the hospital.
• Perform advanced medical tests and other diagnostic procedures in order to diagnose complex medical conditions in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Conduct confirmatory tests and other diagnostic procedures in order to confirm the finding of junior laboratory staff in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Perform occasional chemical tests, laboratory machines and equipment test, and that any necessary adjustments are effected for evaluation and quality control purposes and release of products in the hospital.
• Identify and dispose any expired or unusable laboratory materials in accordance to the established safety and security policies, procedures and processes in the hospital.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and management of laboratory equipment, materials and records in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Establish and maintain laboratory operating systems for implementing laboratory programmes, projects and activities in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Implement continuing training and development of laboratory staff in the hospital for continuous quality and timely services delivery to patients in the hospital.
• Supervise, guide and mentor junior laboratory staff, interns and student, together with their work in the laboratory of hospital.
• Provide clinical research and training in Medical Laboratory Sciences and technology to students in the laboratory unit of the hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution
• Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution
• At least five years working experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in a reputable hospital.
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Council.
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution

Soft skills required for the job:

• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Analytical skills
• Observation skills
• Organizational skills
• Team building skills

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Biomedical Engineer (3 Posts) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: DCSBE/KUTRRH/8

(3 Posts)

Department: Hospital Administration

Section/Unit: Biomedical Engineering

Reports to: Senior Biomedical Engineer

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Biomedical Engineer, the Biomedical Engineer job exists to provide biomedical engineering services, biomedical engineering research and training and advise the hospital and public on the same at KUTRRH.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiological expertise in medical and biological sciences to facilitate advances in non-invasive monitoring devices by device design, clinical study design, clinical study data analysis, design of experiments, and usability in the hospital.
• Provide software and algorithm development expertise for engineering systems; plan, advise, analyze, design, test, and manage highly complex biomedical engineering systems in the hospital.
• Interact with end users to develop a robust understanding of unmet needs for current and future device designs in the hospital.
• Provide broad technical leadership in area of expertise in setting technical direction and course for future programmes in the hospital.
• Research, train and recommend biomedical engineering design options and perform experiments to determine potential design feasibility for application in the hospital.
• Serve as technical leader for major advanced development projects including development of devices in new technology or multiple simultaneous sub-projects in the hospital.
• Ensure that biomedical engineering design activities are coordinated per the requirements by the different end users in the hospital.
• Prepare technical reports including Design of Experiments (DOE), external interfaces, internal interfaces, component qualification, product testing, FMEA, statistical analysis in the hospital.
• Assess and recommend design and development activities to determine time for completion and appropriate staffing and/or use of outside resources to reach goals in the hospital.
• Design and develop systems that span the engineering disciplines of biomedical, algorithm development, electrical, embedded software, and PC software in the hospital.
• Design/develop activities which include leading, participating, or supporting concept, planning, and feasibility stages, Risk assessment, Prototyping, Concept validation, Implementation, Verification testing, Design reviews for biomedical engineering products in the hospital.
• Participate in the all phases of development across multiple projects; investigate interchangeability, replacement, cost factors, and ease of manufacture; coordinate with project team to define Product Requirements through interactions with end users in the hospital.
• Evaluate potential biomedical engineering product improvements and recommend design modifications in the hospital.
• Provide biomedical research and training to students in the biomedical unit of the hospital.
• Mentor and guide junior Biomedical Engineers and Technologists, interns and students in the hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in either: Biomedical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation and any other Technical Engineering course from a recognized institution.
• Masters’ degree in Biomedical Engineering will be an added advantage
• At least five years’ working experience as a Biomedical Engineer in a reputable hospital.
• Registration with the Association of Medical Engineers of Kenya
• Computer Literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution

Soft skills required for the job:

• Communication skills
• Team building skills
• Leadership skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to work on odd hours and odd days

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Medical Social Worker (2 Posts) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: DCSMSW/KUTRRH/9

(2 Posts)

Department: Rehabilitative Services

Section/Unit: Medical Social Work

Reports to: Senior Medical Social Worker

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Medical Social Worker, the Medical Social worker job exists to provide family care, patient education, and provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare within KUTRRH.

Responsibilities

• Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records in the hospital.
• Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficiency in the hospital.
• Refer patients or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education in the hospital.
• Engage patients in individual and group sessions to help them deal with social challenges facing them in the hospital and the communities
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan in the hospital.
• Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with various and assist them to overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life within and without the hospital.
• Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary within or without the hospital.
• Plan and implement programmes to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services within and without the hospital.
• Ensure National Hospital Insurance Fund related paperwork and recordkeeping for patients is up to date for use in the hospital.
• Develop, implement and/or advise on social policy and assist in community development within and without the hospital.
• Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work and thus enhance the effectiveness and efficiency in medical social work within and without the hospital.
• Provide clinical research and training to students in the medical social work of the hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Pschology, Anthropolgy, Mental health from a recognized institution
• At least four years’ working experience as a Medical Social Worker in a reputable hospital.
• Proven track record of counseling Psychology research and training in a reputable institution
• Registration with the relevant regulatory or professional body
• Must have a Certificate in a course in life-saving
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards

Soft skills required for the job:

• Communication skills
• Listening skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate
• Team player

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Head of Branch Expansion at Penda Health

Key highlights

• Build the expansion department in a company that is growing rapidly
• Design, implement and continuously improve the systems required to lease new properties and convert them into high quality Medical Centers at a high pace
• Own employee stock options in the company that you build

Role Description

As Head of Branch Expansion you lead our “Expansion Machine”, overseeing the end-to-end process from area selection to branch launch.

You Will Manage Three Teams Led By

• Location search manager – responsible for selecting highly populated areas for future Penda Medical Centers, selecting sites (existing residential or commercial properties), and negotiating leases
• Construction Manager – responsible for renovating our newly leased locations into beautiful and high quality Penda Medical Centers that attract lots of patients
• Project Manager – responsible for coordinating cross-departmental teams to conduct due diligence on potential locations and to open branches on time, at high quality and within our budget

Responsibilities

• Hire, manage, grow and inspire your team every day
• Fully understand Penda’s business needs and expansion goals and translate that understanding into operational plans for your team
• Develop the processes required to consistently open Medical Centers at high quality and speed to allow Penda to grow at its desired pace
• Manage expansion budgets. Champion creative initiatives to reduce investment in new branches while maintaining quality
• Work with your team to set the location strategy for new areas. Constantly review risks and location quality criteria to enhance our ability to expand
• Coordinate cross departmental teams to achieve Penda’s expansion goals through best-in-class project management. Motivate and inspire them around a common goal
• Manage risk within the expansion function and communicate about it to the company’s leadership. Ensure we negotiate good leases that protect the company
• Problem solve blocks in lease negotiations, construction and project management to keep us on track
• Oversee day-to-day operations of expansion – keep track of all the moving pieces, ensure adherence to financial controls, etc
• Navigate a complex regulatory setting for renovation and healthcare facilities
• Constantly review expansion processes and structures and conduct blame-free project reviews
• Use data to underpin your proposals and assessments. Debate and lead your team to make logical decisions
• Be a leader at Penda and a role model for our culture, vision and values. Make us all excited about our growth plans

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in project management
• 2+ years in a leadership role in an operational department (or other relevant experience)
• Demonstrated track record in delivering business results and experience managing teams in a complex expansion or project setting
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, and good understanding of accounting and budgeting
• Willingness to travel, locally and internationally
• Energy and resilience

Package

• Working for a company that has a real chance to revolutionize the healthcare industry
• Competitive salary (including employee stock options)
• Medical cover for inpatient and outpatient for your whole family
• Support to invest in your own growth (onsite mini-library of business books, budget for conference and training attendance)
• Great benefits package – including “mandatory” hiking days and fruit salads at the office!

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