Career Opportunities at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Purpose:

• To provide psychological support and therapeutical interventions to clients in areas related to the field of counselling & clinical psychology.  This is in line with the overall institutional aims of providing quality care with compassion and within an ethical framework.
• Identify and diagnose psychological, emotional and behavioural issues
• Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes
• Help clients explore and identify goals and formulate action plans to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development
• Monitor client progress through regular follow-up sessions

Key responsibilities:

• Provide psychological Support to clients experiencing “life-issues such as trauma, end-of-life, illness, etc. 
• Counselling for trauma/ grief and loss, acute and chronic illness, and mental health issues
• Support the employee-assisted program (EAP) of the HR department by providing staff with psychological support.
• Staff training and development:  Conduct training activities within departments that contribute towards meeting the institutional & departmental goals

Qualifications, experience and Skills required:

• Registration with the Ministry of Health in Kenya with a valid Practice Licence
• A master’s degree in counselling/clinical psychology
• Theoretical education in counselling (e.g. Undergraduate in Counselling)
• Diploma or above in counselling/nursing in a medical context
• Additional training in fields that can complement the role of counselling (e.g. Trauma, chronic illness, death & dying)
• Minimum 2 years work experience
• Experience in a medical setting
• Knowledge of human emotional social and psychological challenges
• High ethical and moral principles -beyond reproach with a professional approach
• Capable of being a role model in the organisation and in society
• Team player with a willingness to learn

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Responsibilities:

• Lead the team in the development of unit goals and objectives in collaboration with the Program Director
• Collaborate with the team in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, clinical pathways and care guidelines
• Develop key performance indicators for the unit, both managerial and clinical
• Undertake performance reviews of staff in Private Wing and develop action plans to ensure individual staff growth
• Ensure staff coverage and skill mix for safe and effective patient care
• Lead the team in establishment of standards of care and monitor delivery of care according to established key clinical indicators
• Respond to clients complains in a timely manner by solving raised concerns or alert the relevant authorities
• Develop and maintain effective network both internally and externally to improve nursing practice
• Participate in the budget process and monitor budget variance
• Identify and lead the team in quality improvement projects

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BScN)
• 5 years of continuous clinical experience in Medical-Surgical unit in an acute care hospital
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in medical-surgical nursing procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking and to work with minimum supervision