AIC Kijabe Hospital Staff Chaplain, Laboratory Phlebotomist, Security Manager and ICT Manager Jobs in Kenya

AIC Kijabe Hospital is a leading Christian faith based level 5 hospital in Kenya. We wish to recruit for the below positions. 

Applicants must be born again Christians.
 

1. Staff Chaplain
 

Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the director of chaplaincy the purpose of the position is to glorify God through provision of pastoral care and counseling services to Staff and coordinating staff spiritual activities.

Essential functions:

• To provide individual, group pastoral counseling for Staff and to maintain appropriate records.
• To provide vocational assessment and counseling for Staff.
• To ensure each department has enough resources and materials necessary for spiritual growth.
• Assess every staff’s spiritual growth on one to one basis and seek to know how AIC Kijabe hospital chaplaincy division may help them grow spiritually.
• To provide seminars, workshops and training programs for the staff.
• To coordinate Staff Support department, which is one of the major functional areas of the Hospital chaplaincy service
• To provide consultation to the Director, peers and other staff members.
• To provide services to members of the community as need may be.
• In liaison with the HR Division organize recreation activities that will make members of Kijabe Hospital Staff fellowship and interact well with one another. E.g. games.
• To conduct specific research and data collection and other projects related to the spiritual well being of staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Evidence of spiritual maturity
• Bachelors’ degree in theology and or biblical or Christian counseling from an accredited program. A Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
• A minimum of five years experience in a similar position or related experience at a senior level. Previous experience as a Pastor or Chaplain in a healthcare setting will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of a broad range of biblical and vocational counseling methods.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information.
• Ability to provide educational and discipleship programs to staff

2. Laboratory Phlebotomist    

Purpose of the position: Reporting to the Laboratory services manager, the purpose of the position is to bring glory to God by receiving patients’ samples, collect specimens, and distribute them to the respective benches.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Sample Collection
• To prepare blood collection tubes and specimen containers and ensure they are adequate to    
• collect samples as needed.
• To draw blood from patients and give them the necessary instructions for good quality specimens and distribute the same to the respective benches.
• To attend to “stat” orders and ward round as they arise.
• Make orders to central medical stores and ensure the supplies are neatly arranged in the lab store.
• Carry out controls on all the glucometers in use and record the results in quality control sheet.
• To register all In- patient and Out- patients’ specimens received in the Laboratory  
• appropriately.
• Prepare all send- out and organize with the Courier for transportation to referral Laboratory.
• Perform any other appropriate duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Kenya certificate of secondary education mean grade C- or equivalent.
• Certificate in Phlebotomy course or Certificate in Nursing or Certificate in Medical laboratory Sciences
• Computer literacy
• A born again Christian with signs of spiritual maturity.
• Two years in a busy hospital Laboratory Phlebotomy section.

3. Security Manager

Purpose of the Position
 

Reporting to the Head E & F the Security Manager is responsible for managing the risk to the hospital, its employees, patients, assets and interests of stakeholders. 

He/she will ensure all company assets are secured and that there is appropriate physical security. 

Key Roles and Expectations 
 

The position holder will undertake the duties below among other related roles;

• Identify & assess security threats ensuring mitigation measures are taken.
• Formulate appropriate security policies and procedures.
• Prevent, detect and investigate all reported fraud cases.
• Train staff on fraud management and general security.
• Liaise with Law enforcement agencies for necessary action on security issues.
• Provide proper and continuous liaison between the hospital and external stakeholders.
• Advise the hospital line managers correctly on the implementation of all security detail.
• Represent the hospital in all security forums with a view to sharing and understanding emerging crime trends in the country.
• Undertake Security Surveys and advice the leadership appropriately
• Occasionally assist in vetting all staff to confirm compliance with all security measures.
• Prepare security inspection reports for presentation to the executive director.
• Regularly inspect satellite clinics to ensure security compliance and set standards to be adhered to.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Social studies, Criminology, Security studies, Business, Law or any related studies.
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in the field of security management with at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Security Management Skills is a must.
• Knowledge of the key investigation procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant laws governing healthcare institutions.
• Good interpersonal and report writing skills with ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent leadership ability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong Christian values, commitment and passion for the transformation of the low income population.

4. ICT Manager

Purpose of the position: Reporting to the Finance Division Director, the successful candidate will provide overall leadership of the ICT department in the design, development and maintenance of information and communication systems so as to ensure that ICT drives the business.
 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maximizing service delivery and fully exploiting technological and business process innovations;
• Formulating and maintaining ICT standards, policies and procedures that match best practice in the industry and comply with all regulations and licensing requirements;
• Establishing mechanisms and processes to exploit synergy between the Hospital, its affiliates and partners;
• Developing ICT budgets and managing all ICT operational and capital expenditures;
• Providing effective leadership and management of ICT staff to build a highly motivated and performing team.

Qualification and other requirements

Applications are invited from results driven candidates looking for a new challenge and who:-

• Hold at least a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline
• Have at least 5 years of progressive experience in ICT, of which at least 2 years should be in team leadership of a high performing ICT team;
• Have in-depth knowledge of windows and Linux systems administration, project management, website administration, business continuity planning and strategic management;
• Have in-depth knowledge of business system analysis, project management, business continuity planning and strategic management;
• Keep abreast with leading edge developments in ICT;
• Have proven ability in raising the level of ICT utilization across all functions;
• Have excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in Java and PostgresSQL programming will be an added advantage
• Must be a committed Christian

Send your application letter and CV and state how your experience matches the specifications via Email: recruit.kh@kijabe.net / recruit.kijabe@gmail.com on or before 14th March 2014