Viva Afya Dentist Job in Kenya

VIVA AFYA in Kenya is part of the Viva Healthcare Group, a fast-growing international healthcare provider headquartered in Singapore with operations in Egypt, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Vietnam and now Kenya. 

We are dedicated to bringing high-quality, patient-centred care with superior customer service within the reach of every individual.

Viva Afya Ltd is looking for qualified and motivated staff in order to urgently fill the position of a dental surgeon.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of efficient and high standards of Dental Care to patients.
• Diagnosis and Treatment of common dental conditions, temporary and permanent dental restorations, extractions and disimpactions , prescription of analgesics and antibiotics.
• Ensuring proper utilization of equipment and other supplies in the department.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized university.
• Should be or is eligible to be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Must have worked for at least one (1) year after completion of Internship.

Applications should be submitted via Email giving details of applicant’s academic and professional qualification, work experience.

Applicants who meet the above criteria can forward their CV’s, along with the copies of Degree (BDS), and other necessary credentials to recruit@vivaafya.co.ke by 15th December 2012.

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GOAL WASH Engineering Technician Job in Marsabit Kenya

Job Title: WASH Engineering Technician

Job Location: Northern Kenya – Marsabit

Reporting To: WASH / Field Manager

Overall Description

General Description of the Program:

GOAL Ireland is an international humanitarian organisation currently working in 11 countries globally. 

GOAL’s work in Kenya began in 1983 with emergency and development initiatives. GOAL targets street and slum children and youth through a programme of Support for Children and Youth in Difficult Circumstances. 

GOAL current programme target areas include Nakuru in rift valley and informal settlements in Nairobi.. 

Currently responding to the emergency in Northern Kenya. The drought has affected 2.85million people in Kenya and 10million people in the horn of Africa.

General Description of the Role:
 

The WASH engineer technician will assist WASH/Field Manager to develop and implement the Emergency water, sanitation element of the programme including planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of activities, outputs and objectives of the WASH project. 

The WASH engineer technician will be expected to ensure timeliness of implementation and that each element of the programme addresses WASH priorities of the beneficiaries.

Key Duties:

• Assist and advise the WASH Manager in the overall development of the programme;
• To ensure the overall co-ordination, planning, monitoring and management of the WASH project activities;
• Contribute and/or develop sector project proposals in close collaboration with the WASH Manager, Programme development manager and WASH Coordinator. 
• Develop and ensure adherence to government standards, SPHERE standards,  programme schedules; plan the activities of the section and ensure effective implementation of the programme schedules;
• Prepare appropriate and acceptable designs, develop contract documents including drawings, specifications and bills of quantities;
• To coordinate closely with relevant local administration and technical Government Departments and other NGOs doing similar activities in the project areas.
• Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities both in beneficiary schools and communities.
• Liaise with WASH Manager and Logistics Officer specifically in requesting and managing procurement and logistics for project-related equipment and materials.
• Ensure quality of materials and workmanship in the programme activities;
• Support and develop the capacity of team members, community workers and volunteers;
• Liaise with other parts of the team to ensure consistency of messages, communication and practices with the community and beneficiaries;
• Represent GOAL in sector meetings and liaise with other organisations working in the area with WASH projects.
• Develop and document standards and techniques through demonstration models with the aim of developing water and sanitation facilities that can be provided to beneficiaries cost effectively;
• Prepare internal weekly, monthly and external timely reports for the project as required.
• Participate in project evaluation and contribute to the technical evaluation components of the project. 
• To contribute to planning and budgeting for future technical phases of the project
• To undertake site visits to check construction progress and ensure compliance with project design, proper construction standards, health and safety requirements and adherence to schedules. It will be the engineers responsibility to ensure that all construction works are completed to the high international standards expected by GOAL and its’ donors.
• To develop implementation plans and to ensure these plans and GOAL policies are used in the project implementation, including budget controls, procedures, activity coding etc.
• To compile and evaluate lessons learnt at the completion of the project.
• Carry out any other tasks as may be requested by the line manager and WASH Coordinator.

Person Specifications (Requirements):

• Essential: managerial skills; resourceful and adaptable work approach; creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Higher National Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Water engineering, Hydrology or environmental health 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in WASH project design and implementation in emergencies
• Experience of working with NGOs in insecure areas and working through partners.
• Proven initiative in developing new programmes.
• Practical construction skills and an interest in low cost and local materials and techniques.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian ethics.
• Experience in working with sphere standards in closed and open settings.  

How to apply
 

To apply for the above position, please send your CV by email, listing three reference including your last direct supervisor and salary expectation to keapplications@ke.goal.ie or drop it to our Marsabit office. 

Please put the job title, “WASH Engineering Technician” in the subject line of the email/envelope.

The closing date for all applications is Tuesday 11th December 2012. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after interviews.  

This is a local position.

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Nairobi Hospital Vacancies 2012

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, are results oriented and are
committed to continual improvement. 

The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively influence support from and add value to a wide range of professionals.
 

Plant & Development Manager

Ref: HRD/DMP/11/12
 

Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst
others:

• Reviewing and monitoring Hospital construction programs and activity schedules.
• Maintaining the interface between the Hospital, contractors and other external parties.
• Planning project progress review meetings and circulating minutes.
• Liaising with external project and site supervision teams.
• Facilitating smooth handover of construction projects.
• Identifying potential construction problem areas and taking corrective action.
• Overseeing the outsourced services function of the Hospital including housekeeping, landscaping, waste management and courier services.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in architecture, engineering, quantity survey, design, land economics or building economics.
• 6 years progressive experience in coordinating construction projects. Experience in facilities management will be an added advantage.
• Sound leadership skills.
• Up to date registration with the relevant professional body.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and/or complex operational issues.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.

Pharmacists

Ref: HRD/P/11/12
 

Reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst
others:

• Checking prescriptions for accuracy and suitability to ensure safe, economical and rational use of drugs and pharmaceutical products.
• Providing accurate drug information to patients and other users.
• Clinical checks on all treatment sheets and prescriptions.
• Preparation and labelling of extemporaneous preparations for both in/out patients.
• Participating in chemotherapy dispensing and reconstitution in accordance with the cytotoxic handling policy.
• Implementing hospital policies on drug use and pharmacy standard operating procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Pharmacy.
• Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Possession of valid annual practicing license.
• 1 year work experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Senior Accountant

Ref: HRD/SA/11/12
 

Reporting to the Financial Controller the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst
others:

• Preparing and implementing the budget for income expenditure and capex.
• Supervising and reviewing the billing, income capture and expenditure.
• Ensuring operational and capital expenditure are in line with Hospital budgets and industry standards.
• Preparing adhoc, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and forecast.
• Working closely with other Senior Accountants to ensure smooth closedown of accounts.
• Reviewing systems and procedures to increase efficiency and to comply with guidelines issued by internal andexternal audit from time to time.
• Working with other managers in areas such as service development, performance management, business planning and improvement of key performance indicators.
• Participating in regular stock takes and analyze stock variances.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Commerce Accounting / Economics or related field.
• CPA (K) or ACCA.
• 6 years experience in accounting, with at least three of these at senior level.
• Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing, financial and management reporting.
• Ability to develop and motivate people and teams.
• Demonstrated leadership.

Senior Systems Administrators

Ref: HRD/SSA/11/12
 

Reporting to the ICT Manager the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Reviewing designs, developing and implementing relevant policy for the use of ICT.
• Advising on ICT trends relevant to healthcare and other aspects of business management.
• Providing technical guidance on the procurement of ICT systems and technology.
• Implementing in house ICT systems in liaison with client departments.
• Assisting in evaluating business needs for new applications and systems.
• Assisting in the design and development and implementation or acquisition of new applications and systems.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical /Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Certificate in core areas of networking, cabling, EPR software and database products.
• 5 years experience in a busy ICT support environment handling software and hardware installation, system support and project management.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Analytical skills.

Marketing and Customer Service Assistant

Ref: HRD/MCA/11/12
 

Reporting to the Marketing and Customer Service Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Promoting the Nairobi Hospital’s products and services through the Hospital’s publications, events and electronic media to clients.
• Planning and conducting customer satisfaction surveys and customer service audits and preparing monthly analysis from patient satisfactory questionnaires.
• Designing and issuing brochures, newsletters, fact sheets, fliers, cards, patient information booklets, certificates and calendars amongst others.
• Organizing corporate marketing, customer service and CSR events.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, and Customer Service.
• 3 years customer care and or marketing experience in the service industry.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Creative,
• Good problem solving skills.

Ultra Sonographers

Ref: HRD/US/11/12
 

Reporting to the Chief Radiographer the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst
others:

• Performing ultrasound examinations for diagnostic purposes according to the clinical requirements of the referring physicians.
•  Providing reports for all ultrasounds performed.
• Performing routine and special radiological examinations including mobile radiography and image intensifier when required.
• Assisting cardiologist in the Catheterisation Laboratory as may be required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Higher Diploma in ultra sonography.
• 3 years relevant experience, one of which must be in ultra sonography.

Ambulance Drivers

Ref: HRD/AD/11/12
 

Reporting to the Support Services Officer the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Ensuring the Hospital ambulance being driven is mechanically viable and safe.
• Examining the ambulance and ensuring timely report of all maintenance issues.
• Maintaining the vehicles cleanliness.
• Timely reporting all incidents involving the vehicle.
• Ensuring that all journeys taken are official and logged.
• Maintaining and caring for the vehicle by checking its fuel, engine oil, water, tyre, pressure, clutch, brakes, lights, side mirrors, life savers, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, indicators, tool box and gauges.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• KCSE.
• Clean Drivers license class BCEFG.
• 3 years experience in ambulance driving.
• Fluently spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Laboratory Technologists

Ref: HRD/LT/11/12
 

Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory Services the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Performing all pre-analytical procedures, phlebotomy and blood banking responsibilities as designated.
• Obtaining specimen from patients and recording in appropriate registers.
• Auditing pending tests for collection in wards.
• Generating test reports under relevant reporting protocol.
• Maintaining equipment and ensuring calibration is done at required times.
• Performing laboratory tests and general quality checks.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• HND is an added advantage.
• Phlebotomy training/experience is and added advantage.
• 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory.

Staff Nurses

Ref: HRD/SN/11/12
 

Reporting to the Charge Nurse the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Providing high quality nursing care to both in and outpatients.
• Utilising the set clinical protocols to continuously improve the quality of nursing care.
• Ensuring complete documentation of patient records.
• Safeguarding confidential information concerning patients and their treatment.
• Utilizing infection control measures to provide a safe and suitable environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma (KRN/KRM/KRCHN) from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an added advantage.
• Minimum two years experience in a busy hospital.
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application and a detailed CV quoting the reference on the application letter. 

Include your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees to:
 

The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00100 

OR recruitment@nbihosp.org
 

To be received not later than Tuesday 11th December 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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