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 in East Africa which
include: clinics, Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa, Aga Khan Hospital Dar es salaam
and Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi.
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 and is moving towards new standards of
clinical quality improvement and patient safety.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is expanding its services to Kakamega County and
is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Resident Medical Officer (Senior House Officer)
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidates will be responsible for providing consultations and
quality clinical judgment to patients in Ambulatory and Emergency Medicine at
the Medical Centre in Kakamega.
Requirements
- MBBS
from a recognized University
- At
least one- year working experience
- Must
be Registered/Licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist
Board.
- Competency
in emergency procedures e.g. ACLS, ATLS etc will be an added advantage.
- Excellent
PR and communication skills.
Dental Surgeon
Overall Responsibility
The success candidate will be expected to set up and competently manage dental
services in the Medical Centre at Kakamege in accordance with our quality
policy which emphasizes continuous improvement of service to meet and exceed
customer expectation.
Requirements
- Bachelor
of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized University
- Registration
by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
- Current
practicing License
- At
least two years experience after completing internship preferably in a
hospital setting
- Pleasant
personality, team player.
Nurse
Overall Responsibility
Provide quality nursing services including performing necessary procedures at
the Medical Centre.
Requirements
- Registered
Nurse (KRN/KRCHN) or above from an accredited School of Nursing.
- At
least one year experience in a Medical/Surgical setting in a busy medical
institution.
- Certificate
in Theatre, Critical Care or Emergency Nursing will be an added advantage.
- Valid
Kenyan nursing practice license.
- Excellent
PR and communication skills.
We
seek applications for Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu and the Medical Centre in
Kakamega.
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Overall Responsibilities
To provide quality Pharmacy services.
He/she will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the
Medical Centre
Requirements
- Diploma
in Pharmaceutical Technology from MTC or any other recognized institution.
- Must
be enrolled and licensed by the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- At
least one year working experience in a busy pharmacy.
- Knowledge
of computer packages will be an added advantage.
Laboratory Technologist
Overall Responsibilities
The successful candidate will prepare documentation, maintain sample processing
records and ensure timely dispatch of results.
He/she will maintain relevant equipment in terms of calibration and alignment
and will be expected to comply with relevant policies and procedures including
but not limited to those related to safety and infection control at the Medical
Center in Kakamega.
Requirements
- Higher
National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or above
- Minimum
three years working experience in a busy medical laboratory
- Excellent
knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures
- Knowledge
and experience in haematology, quality control and serology.
- Ability
to write and review SOP’s
- Excellent
computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
- Knowledge
and experience in ISO 15189 standard is desirable
- Ability
to work in other laboratory sections whenever he/she is required
- Registration
with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board with
a current practice license is mandatory
Dental Assistant
Overall Responsibility
Reporting to the Dental Surgeon, the successful candidate will assist the
dental surgeon in the provision of comprehensive dental services within the
Medical Centre in line with the hospital’s mission.
Requirement
- Diploma
in Dental Assisting.
- At
least two years experience preferably in a busy dental practice
- Self
motivation and ability to work without supervision.
- Good
interpersonal skills.
- Pleasant
personality, team player.
- Excellent
communication skills.
Security Officer
1 Position - Kisumu
Overall Responsibility
Reporting to the In-charge Facility Management and Safety Committee, the
security officer will be responsible for ensuring security and safety of Aga
Khan Hospital, Kisumu clients, personnel and Hospital resources.
The Security Officer will lead security mainstreaming to promote a positive
security culture throughout the organization.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and implementing
security policies and procedures at the Hospital.
Requirements
- KCSE
‘C’ grade or above
- Basic
security training from a recognized security firm and/or institution with
experience in CCTV operations
- Excellent
skills in fire management and first aid
- Excellent
written and verbal skills in both English and Kiswahili
- Good
interpersonal relations, leadership and organizational skills.
- Expertise
in effective use of VHF Radios and security phonetic alphabets
- Proven
track record in executing a security plan
- At
least five years working experience in a similar position
- Excellent
skills in MS Office
Applications
including detailed curriculum vitae, names and contact of three referees should
be forwarded by 10th February, 2011 to:
The Human Resources Manager
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100
Kisumu
E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org
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