Nairobi Hospital Ultrasonographers and Staff Nurses Jobs 2012

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has the following excellent career
opportunities:

Ultrasonographers: Ref: HRD/ULTS/03/12

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

• Performing ultrasound examinations.
• Producing reports for ultrasounds performed.
• Performing routine and special examinations.
• Safeguarding all confidential information concerning patients and their treatment.
• Maintaining equipment, accessories and stock logs.
• Effective use of picture archiving & radiological information systems
• Safeguarding hospital equipment and patient’s property from damage, wastage or loss.
• Upholding professional code of conduct and statutory regulations especially on radiation safety.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•  Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography.

• Higher Diploma in Ultrasonography.
• Registration with Radiation Protection Board.
• Valid practice licence.
• Two (2) years work experience.
• Computer literate.
• Detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Staff Nurses: Ref: HRD/SN/03/12

• Reporting to the Charge Sisters, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:
• Utilizing the standard procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing care.
• Exercising professionalism at all times while treating patients with dignity, privacy and respect.
• Safeguarding all confidential information concerning patients and their treatment.
• Communicating effectively with patients, relatives and other professionals to advocate for patients.
• Providing accurate documentation, proper record keeping and storage for continuity.
• Utilizing infection control measures to provide a safe and suitable environment for patients/ staff and others.
• Reporting all complaints and incidents to the Charge Sister.
• Safeguarding hospital equipment and patient’s property from damage, wastage or loss.
• Maintaining good interpersonal relationship amongst the nursing team, patients and other disciplines.
• Upholding professional code of conduct and statutory regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in accredited School of Nursing: KRN/KRM/KRCHN.
• BSc. Nursing is an added advantage.
• Minimum two years experience in a busy hospital.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference. Include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees to:

The Human Resources Manager or hrm@nbihosp.org
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00100

To be received not later than Friday, 6th April 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.