Nairobi Hospital Employment opportunities

The Nairobi Hospital has been on a steady growth curve over the last few years. In preparation for our next phase of expansion a number of exciting new opportunities have opened up.

The positions call for individuals with a passion for excellent service delivery, strong work ethic, continual improvement and results orientation. The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively influence support from and add value to a wide range of professionals.

Medical Officers
Ref: HRD/MO/03/11

Reporting to the Accident & Emergency Coordinator, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Management, stabilization and treatment of patients.
• Providing clinical support including admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate consultants.
• Undertaking clinical procedures in Accident & Emergency Department, Wards and Clinics.
• ICU rotation.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Participating in continuous medical education programmes.
• Participating in major disaster management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
• ACLS, ATLS, PALS qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Valid practice licence.
• Two (2) years post qualification work experience in an emergency setting.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make quick and solid decisions.

Radiographers
Ref: HRD/RPR/03/11

Reporting to the Chief Radiographer, the successful applicants will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Performing radiological procedures.
• Producing images of high diagnostic quality.
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging services in Theatres.
• Providing services in the Catheterisation Laboratory.
• Maintaining equipment, accessories and stock logs.
• Effective use of picture archiving & radiological information systems.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Registration with Radiation Protection Board.
• Valid practice licence.
• Two (2) years work experience.
• Computer literate.
• Detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Ultrasonographers
Ref: HRD/ULTS/03/11

Reporting to the Chief Radiographer, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Performing ultrasound examinations.
• Producing reports for ultrasounds performed.
• Performing routine and special examinations.
• Maintaining equipment, accessories and stock logs.
• Effective use of picture archiving & radiological information systems.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Higher Diploma in Ultrasonography.
• Registration with Radiation Protection Board.
• Valid practice licence.
• Two (2) years work experience.
• Computer literate.
• Detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physiotherapists
Ref: HRD/PHY/03/11

Reporting to the Chief Physiotherapist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Coordinating and conducting in-depth evaluation and assessment of patients who have physical disabilities, disorders or injuries.
• Identifying treatment goals, appropriate therapy techniques and equipment.
• Carrying out rehabilitative programs.
• Advising patients, ward staff and family members on treatment plans, techniques and exercises.
• Conducting regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy.
• Developing treatment plans to be followed by patients after discharge.
• Conducting educational sessions on physical therapy and rehabilitation management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Registered with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists.
• Valid practice licence.
• One (1) year work experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication sills

Pharmacists
Ref: HRD/PHR/03/11

Reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Checking prescriptions for accuracy and suitability to ensure safe, economical and rational use of drugs and pharmaceutical products.
• Clinical checks on all treatment sheets and prescriptions.
• Preparing and labelling extemporaneous preparations for both in and out patients.
• Participating in formulating and implementing Hospital policies on drug use and pharmacy standard operating procedures.
• Chemotherapy drug dispensing and reconstitution in accordance with the cytotoxic handling policy.
• Providing comprehensive and accurate drug information to patients and other users.
• Participating in continuous medical education lectures.
• Participating in drug stock takes.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Possession of valid annual practicing license.
• One (1) year work experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Senior Systems Administrator
Ref: HRD/SSA/03/11

Reporting to the ICT Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Facilitating effective use of ICT systems to maximize on benefits of installed technology.
• Advising on trends in ICT relevant to healthcare and other aspects of business management.
• Providing technical guidance and business advise on the procurement of ICT systems and technology.
• Implementing in house ICT systems in liaison with client departments.
• Managing service contracts and ensuring that service level agreements are met.
• Assisting in leading the ICT team.
• Participating in training of staff in other departments.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Certification in core areas of networking, cabling, ERP software and data base products.
• 5 years progressive experience in a busy ICT support environment handling both software and hard ware.
• Good business process analysis skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference. Include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees to:

The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00100

or email hrm@nbihosp.org

To be received not later than Friday, 25th March 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.