Supervisor- Stoma, Wound & Continence Services at Aga Khan University Hospital

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Director, Surgical & Anaesthesia Services, Nursing Division.

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for overseeing the delivery of quality stoma, wound and continence service for both inpatient and outpatient that promotes safety and wellbeing of all patients.
• Maintains accurate records and ensures data collected on stoma and wound is well documented and utilized to improve care and practice.
• Leads the team in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols and care guidelines based on current standards of Stoma, Wound and Continence care.
• Monitors quality of the service including process, outcome and client satisfaction.
• Participates in the budget process and ensures control of operational costs based on institutional targets.
• Provides effective supervision of the nursing staff and utilizes learning opportunities for their development.
• Fosters pleasant working environment through motivational leadership style to enhance job satisfaction amongst staff.
• Continuously initiates innovative and evidence-based strategies to improve stoma and wound care nursing to be a resource for the service.
• Utilizes currently available wound care products, participates in product evaluation and makes recommendation.
• Participates in establishment of wound care standards and makes recommendations on treatment plan to patients, doctors and other stakeholders.
• Ensures patient family education on stoma/wound care and other related topics.
• In collaboration with the Manager, NES and Nursing Director, fosters development of nurses to maximum potential through providing training/education.

Requirements:

• Registered nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certificate in Stoma, Wound& Continence Nursing
• Certification in BLS
• Minimum of ten (10) years clinical nursing experience in Medical-Surgical nursing in an acute care hospital.
• Training and experience in Stoma and Wound Care.
• Must possess leadership qualities, professional judgement, critical thinking, problem solving abilities and a sense of professional development.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Closing Date: 24/01/2023