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
ofwestern 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, ISO 15189: 2007 accreditation for laboratory
services and is moving towards Joint Commission International
Accreditation.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has also expanded its services to Kisii, Kakamega and Busia Counties.
It is now expanding its services in Kisumu and Bungoma Counties and is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Senior House Officer (Resident Medical Officer)
3 Positions (Kisumu, Bungoma, Kisii)
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidates
will be responsible for providing consultations and quality clinical
judgment to patients in Ambulatory and Emergency Medicine.
Requirements
- MBBS from a recognized University
- At least one- year working experience
- Must be Registered/Licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Competency in emergency procedures e.g. ACLS, ATLS etc will be an added advantage.
- Excellent PR and communication skills.
Medical Internship - 2013
Applications are invited
from medical graduates who have successfully completed their M.B.Ch,B
(or equivalent) undergraduate degree and have been recommended to do
their rotational internship.
Successful candidates are expected to commence their internship from March 2013, for a period of one year.
Interested Candidates should submit the following documents as part of their application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Temporary License from MP&DB
- Academic Transcript and Credential letter from Medical School
- Personal statement that includes future interests in Medicine
- Two letters of reference
Incomplete documentation will automatically disqualify a candidate from the interview process.
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews.
Nurse
1 Position Kisumu & 1 Position Bungoma
Overall Responsibility
Provide quality nursing services including performing necessary procedures at the Medical Centre in.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (KRN/KRCHN) or above from an accredited School of Nursing or University.
- 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 Medical Centre in Busia.
Pharmaceutical Technologist
2 Position Kisumu & 1 Position Bungoma
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 KMTC or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered 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
1 Position Kisumu & 1 Position Bungoma
Overall Responsibilities
The successful candidate
will prepare documentation, maintain sample processing records and
ensure timely performance of laboratory investigations and 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 Busia.
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, serology and quality control.
- 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
Phlebotomist
1 Position Kisumu & 1 Position Bungoma
Overall Responsibility
Reporting to the
Laboratory Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for the
collection of blood samples and receiving specimens from in and out-patients, packing and shipping pathological specimen to relevant laboratories.
Requirements
- Certificate in Phlebotomy or its equivalent.
- Good written and verbal skills in both English and Kiswahili.
- Good interpersonal relations and organizational skills.
- At least one year working experience in a similar position.
- Excellent skills in MS Office.
Front Office Cashier
1 Position Kisumu & 1 Position Bungoma
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidate
will be responsible for financial transaction as per policies as well as
working closely with Medical, Dental and Nursing staff to ensure
smooth patient flow and cut down on waiting time while ensuring
continuous provision of effective service to enhance customer
satisfaction.
Requirements
- CPA IV or equivalent
- Excellent Skills in Ms Office suite
- Certificate in front office operations or its equivalent will and added advantage.
- Ability to relate to patient, through familiarity with medical terminology and triaging procedure.
- Ability and willingness to treat all patients with the utmost kindness and consideration in the most trying situations.
- One year working experience.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Must have organizational skills
Clinical Nurse Instructor
1 Position - Kisumu
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidate
will be responsible for diffusing knowledge, skills and best practice to
nursing staff by means of demonstrating and developing the competencies
required to meet the care needs of all categories of patients at the
Hospital.
Requirement
- Registered Nurse (BSN/KRCHN) or above from an accredited School of Nursing
- Formal post-basic qualification in clinical teaching
- Certification in ACLS, ATLS will be added advantage
- At least 3 years experience in a similar position in a busy Hospital
- Valid Kenyan nursing practice license
- Excellent PR and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
Applications including
detailed curriculum vitae, names and contact of three referees should be
forwarded by 4th February, 2013 to:
The Human Resource Department
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100
Kisumu
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100
Kisumu
E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org
