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  • Posted: Jul 11, 2024
    Deadline: Jul 24, 2024
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    Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho...
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    Multimedia & Design Specialist

    Job Summary

    Are you a creative visionary with a passion for storytelling through multimedia? Aga Khan University (AKU) is looking for a Specialist in Multimedia and Design to join our dynamic team in Kenya. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on crafting compelling narratives through video, photography, audio, and graphics.

    As the Specialist in Multimedia and Design, you will be at the heart of our content creation efforts, producing high-quality, engaging multimedia content that tells the story of AKU’s impact. You will use your keen understanding of communications best practices and emerging trends to develop content that supports AKU’s priorities, global communications strategy, and social impact initiatives.

    Responsibilities

    • Oversee and produce (film, edit, publish) compelling, relevant video content to enhance and grow AKU's digital presence.
    • Develop an annual video production plan aligned with the organization's priorities.
    • Support and mentor entity communicators in creating high-quality digital content.
    • Manage the collection, curation, cataloguing, and retrieval of digital assets.
    • Regularly contribute to AKU’s social media channels and update digital platforms.
    • Collaborate with global and academic entity communicators to identify and share impactful stories.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, graphic design or equivalent from a recognized university, required.
    • 3-5 years’ relevant experience in journalism, communications, advertising/marketing, public relations or related field, required.
    • Experience with storytelling for digital and social platforms, required.
    • Strong knowledge and experience with editing software such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, required.
    • Excellent writing and editing skills, required.
    • Link to a strong portfolio demonstrating a range of video projects and styles, required.
    • Experience in an academic or complex work environment, an asset.
    • Experience in graphic design and audio-visual production is an added advantage.

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    Medical Staff Coordinator, Medical Services

    Job Summary

    To ensure effective running/ management of the Medical Affairs Department of the Hospital through the coordination of the Medical Services Division, Physician Credentialing and Re-credentialing processes, appointments and reappointments of Medical staff and granting of Admitting rights and clinical Privileges to medical staff.  This process ensures only those medical staff that are qualified or meet the set criteria are granted practicing privileges at the hospital.

    Responsibilities

    • Credentialing and re-credentialing of existing and new medical staff;
    • Maintaining a data base of medical staff and the privileges granted to them;
    • Provide an up-to-date accessible information to line staff on privileges for every independent medical staff
    • Be responsible for the Locum Doctors’ process;
    • Facilitate approval of Locum applications and extensions by Chief of Staff and Budgeting department;
    • Develop agenda for meetings, with the Chief of Staff and circulate the agenda and all other relevant material to members, including minutes of the previous meeting;
    • Work closely with academic heads for meaningful elective rotations for both local and international students;
    • Applications and renewals of Licences to render Medical Services for expatriates and all medical staff;
    • Overall administration and coordination of the Medical Services Administration office, including medical staff retreats and workshops as required;
    • Ensure effective planning and scheduling of appointments for Chief of Staff as requested; and
    • Ensuring the hard/soft copy filing systems are in order and well maintained.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Office Administration or related field in Administration;
    • At least 5 years of experience working as an Executive Secretary/ Executive Assistant in a busy administrative office and preferably in a hospital environment;
    • A thorough understanding and knowledge of licensing regulations covering medical practitioners;
    • Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and modern office automation technology;
    • Excellent office management, coordination skills;
    • Good writing skills (Must have);
    • Good communication skills is a must (Must have); and
    • Computer literacy is mandatory with experience of applicable software programs.

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    Clinical Nurse, Maternity

    Responsibilities:

    • Complete initial assessment and re-assessment of obstetric mothers and new-born babies to identify their care needs
    • Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
    • Develops and implements prepartum, intrapartum, post-partum and new born care plan
    • Proficient in Management of labour, delivery and third stage
    • Ability to perform and repair episiotomy
    • Ability to repair first and second degree tears
    • Carry out and interpret Cardiotocography (CTG) and Non Stress Test (NST) and act on findings
    • Administers safely and is knowledgeable about medications routinely used in obstetrics
    • Is able to recognize obstetric and neonatal emergencies and involve multidisciplinary team as appropriate
    • Initiates timely initial immunizations for new borns as per guidelines
    • Proficiency in caring for mothers’ post- surgical procedures
    • Perform timely safety checks on equipment as per policy guidelines

    Requirements:

    • KRCHN/KRM/BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
    • Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
    • Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
    • Certification in advanced life support in obstetrics ( ALSO)
    • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
    • Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Obstetric nursing

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    Lymphedema Therapist- Physiotherapy Department

    Responsibilities:

    Treat patients with lymphatic drainage issues as well as provide general physiotherapy services

    • Assessing the status of patients before providing physiotherapy services 
    • Treat patients by means of exercise and electrotherapy. 
    •  Assessing patients to determine the severity of their lymphedema and developing a treatment plan.
    • Providing manual lymphatic drainage therapy to help reduce swelling and improve lymphatic circulation. 
    • Teaching patients’ techniques for self-care, such as skin care, exercises, and compression therapy.
    •  Monitoring patients' progress and making adjustments to their treatment plans as needed.

    Provide educational information to patients

    • Teach patients about treatment, lifestyle, interventions, care and discharge plan.
    • Provide educational information regarding exercise programmes, Risk factor modification and home programmes.

    Ensuring functionality of equipment 

    • Reporting any malfunction of the equipment.
    • Conduct regular monitoring/testing.

    Ensure proper maintenance of patient’s records  

    •  Ensure all patients documentation is done on time.
    •  Evaluating and monitoring documentation of patients notes.

    Compliance with environment health & occupational safety.

    • Monitor and adhere to infection control guidelines. 
    •  Monitor equipment safety.
    • Monitor client and staff safety.
    • Ensure support staff are observing Health & Safety measures through regular in-services trainings. 

    Departmental performance

    • Participate in planning & implementation of dept. goals.
    • Monitor set goals and objectives. 
    • Participate in the implementation of quality control /staff development.
    • Conduct in-house CMEs to support staff/therapists, Monitor and review progress.

    Treat patients with lymphatic drainage issues as well as provide general physiotherapy services

    •  Assessing the status of patients before providing physiotherapy services
    • Treat patients by means of exercise and electrotherapy.
    • Assessing patients to determine the severity of their lymphedema and developing a treatment plan.
    • Providing manual lymphatic drainage therapy to help reduce swelling and improve lymphatic circulation.
    • Teaching patients’ techniques for self-care, such as skin care, exercises, and compression therapy.
    • Monitoring patients' progress and making adjustments to their treatment plans as needed.

    Provide educational information to patients

    • Teach patients about treatment, lifestyle, interventions, care and discharge plan.
    • Provide educational information regarding exercise programmes, Risk factor modification and home programmes.

    Ensuring functionality of equipment 

    • Reporting any malfunction of the equipment.
    •  Conduct regular monitoring/testing.

    Ensure proper maintenance of patient’s records  

    •  Ensure all patients documentation is done on time.
    •  Evaluating and monitoring documentation of patients notes.

    Compliance with environment health & occupational safety.

    • Monitor and adhere to infection control guidelines. 
    •  Monitor equipment safety.
    •  Monitor client and staff safety.
    • Ensure support staff are observing Health & Safety measures through regular in-services trainings. 

    Departmental performance

    • Participate in planning & implementation of dept. goals.
    •  Monitor set goals and objectives.
    •  Participate in the implementation of quality control /staff development.
    •  Conduct in-house CMEs to support staff/therapists, Monitor and review progress.

    Requirements:

    • Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution/college.
    • Certificate in Lymphedema Management.
    • Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS).
    • Registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya.
    • 2 years working experience as a physiotherapist.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Should be proactive.
    • Ability to manage time effectively.
    • Excellent customer service skills.

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    Pelvic Health Therapist, Physiotherapy Department

    Responsibilities:

    Treat patients with pelvic health issues as well as provide general physiotherapy services

    • Assessing the status of patients before providing physiotherapy services
    • Treat patients by means of exercise and electrotherapy.

    Provide educational information to patients

    • Teach patients about treatment, lifestyle, interventions, care and discharge plan
    • Provide educational information regarding exercise programmes, Risk factor modification and home programmes. 

    Ensuring functionality of equipment 

    • Reporting any malfunction of the equipment.
    • Conduct regular monitoring/testing.

    Ensure proper maintenance of patient’s records  

    •  Ensure all patients documentation is done on time
    • Evaluating and monitoring documentation of patients notes.

    Compliance with environmental health & occupational safety.

    • Monitor and adhere to infection control guidelines. 
    • Monitor equipment safety.
    • Monitor client and staff safety. 
    •  Ensure support staff observe Health & Safety measures through regular in-services trainings.

    Departmental performance 

    • Participate in planning & implementation of dept. goals.
    • Monitor set goals and objectives. 
    • Participate in the implementation of quality control /staff development.
    • Conduct in-house CMEs to support staff/therapists, Monitor and review progress.

    Requirements:

    • Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution/college.
    • Pelvic floor rehabilitation level three certificate.
    • Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS).
    • Registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya.
    • 2 years working experience as a physiotherapist.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Should be proactive.
    • Ability to manage time effectively.
    • Excellent customer service skills.

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    Unit Coordinator, Nursing- Temporary

    Responsibilities:

    • Update daily census on the computer system and ensures accurate bed allocation and billing class for the patients in the unit.
    • Manage Unit admissions, transfers and discharges, and communicates these movements to the Nurse Manager.
    • Ensure accurate filing of patients’ records such as insurance forms, diagnostic and clinical reports as per hospital policy.
    • Ensure availability of required stationery in the unit and in the nursing stations.
    • Responsible for unit stocks and prompt billing of used consumables, drugs and professional fees after unit procedures.
    • Assist the nurse manager with distribution and collection of Satisfaction Survey Questionnaires and is familiar with the Complaint handling System.
    • Maintains open communication of available beds for admission with patient services staff and duty managers.
    • Maintains physician fee for service book and ensure physicians have signed after ward rounds/procedures.
    • Responds to enquiries by visitors and staff and provides appropriate directions.
    • Alerts nurse manger about dissatisfied clients, incidences and any other unusual occurrences.
    • Ensures patient records are sent to Medical Records Department upon patient discharge.
    • Collaborates with Consulting Clinic staff to make follow up appointments for discharged patients
    • Handles incoming calls and directs them to the appropriate persons.
    • Works closely with security officer of the unit to control visitors.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum O ’level Certificate.
    • Heart saver certification is an added advantage.
    • Knowledge in Computer Operations.
    • Certificate/experience in Front Office Management. 

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