Jobs at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities

• Complete assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
• Develop written care plans based on patients changing needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
• Initiate cardiac monitoring both room and central, be able to interpret monitor trends and communicate critical changes to the physician and Nurse manager
• Carry out other hemodynamic monitoring to include CVP, UVCs, lab, radiological and ABG evaluations
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Prepare for and assist the physician in emergency procedures necessary for prompt control of patient’s condition e.g. intubation, insertion of invasive lines, drains and administration of surfactant.
• Initiate mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) based on physician orders,
• Assess patient’s readiness for weaning and implement the weaning and extubation protocols
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• Be able to perform peritoneal dialysis and care for a patient on the same as instructed.
• Accurately administer all medication as per the treatment order sheet and in line with MMU guidelines
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
• Be able to commence enteral, oral and gastric feeds as prescribed, assess absorption and elimination and give feedback as appropriate
• Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to activate Emergency Response
• Team and actively participate in the resuscitation of the patient
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other
• safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on incubators, IV pumps, oxygen source, ventilators and cardiac monitors
• Be able to care for children undergoing exchange transfusion
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumables
• Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely
• reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the nurse manager
• Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks
• Assist in other related Paediatrics Units in time of low census
• Any other assignment that is deemed appropriate for this level.

Requirements:

• RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• European Paediatrics Life Support (EPLS)

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Responsibilities:

• Independently carry out, analyze and report EEG procedures/test.
• Independently carry out Nerve Conduction Tests (NCV).
• Assist the Neurologist in performing electromyography test (EMG tests);
• Calibrate EEG and Nerve conduction machine and ensure smooth function of neurophysiology machines.
• Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse manager
• Participate in unit based quality and patient safety activities such as quality improvement projects (CQI), development of policies, procedures, audits and spot checks;
• Participate in data collection and monitoring of unit based quality and performance indicators such as patient volumes, turnaround times and no show rates.
• Alert the neurophysiology Coordinator about dissatisfied clients, incidences and any other unusual occurrences.
• Assist neurophysiology coordinator in research and continuous education to ensure standard growth of the Neurophysiology department.
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stocks and consumables

Requirements:

• Diploma in Neurophysiology Technology from a recognized Training Institution
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience from a busy Neurophysiology Department in a recognized Institution
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Neurophysiology 
   

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Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical care at AKUH or in home-based settings through the AKUH@Home (oncology) program
• Travel to patients’ home and perform comprehensive patient and environmental assessments related to oncology home health needs
• Develop care plan in consultation with clinician
• Coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum, utilizing nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation)
• Provide nursing care, administer medication and perform routine clinical procedures according to program policies within the prescribed plan in the home setting
• Support the patient and family (including psychosocial support) through disease progression, symptom management, advanced care planning and life closure, as appropriate
• Ensure appropriate handling and disposal of biological and hazardous specimens/materials
• Oversee inventory management and facilitate maintenance and billing of clinical supplies
• Inform the medical and clinical leads of any adverse event, incidence and occurrence related to patient/staff, including a written report of the incident/event and the action(s)
• Initiate and perform ongoing review of policies related to service provided
• Support clinical team, as primary liaison and be a patient advocate at all times
• Participate in patient and program quality and safety initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing will be considered if candidate has significant past oncology experience
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a nurse in a hospital (inpatient) and/or outpatient setting
• Experience in oncology, home care and/or palliative care is preferred
• BLS certification.
• Valid Nursing Council of Kenya License.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organizational capabilities and ability to handle diverse set of tasks simultaneously
• Strong self-initiative while working as part of a team or independently
• Ability to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication - written and verbal