Clinical Lead - Jacaranda Health Job Vacancy in Kenya

Background

Jacaranda Health aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. Our ambition is to become the largest chain of maternity clinics in the region in the next few years, and a leader in innovation in maternal health services.

We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable and friendly maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women. We are launching our first clinics in Nairobi this year, and plan to expand to other locations in the region in the next few years.

Please visit our website at www.jacarandahealth.org for more details.

Job Description

Jacaranda Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to manage our growing clinical team and run all aspects of clinical operations for our growing chain of clinics in Nairobi. We are seeking a healthcare manager to join our management team and help lead growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong strategic judgement, can work well with nursing staff, handle supplies and logistics, is excited about providing excellent care to women, understands the business side of managing facilities, and is tirelessly committed to quality control.

Our preference is for an clinician or specialist who also has excellent management experience, but we will also consider experienced midwifes or non-clinicians with the right set of clinical leadership experience.

We are a growing business, and we need to hit ambitious targets to achieve our goals of sustainability. The position will at first be responsible for care in our first mobile and fixed clinic, and all new facilities that we set up.

The Clinical Lead will work closely with our marketing director, finance and business leads, and managing director – as well as our external advisors, who include some of the most respected names in maternal health in Kenya and globally.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical nursing staff and all aspects of clinical operations
• Work with clinical staff on quality improvement processes
• Help coordinate purchase of supplies and equipment and the setup of physical space
• Sit on Jacaranda’s management team, and help drive strategy for growth and service delivery
• Provide clinical input into implementation of our systems (e.g. technology systems, marketing and outreach)
• Work closely with external advisors (medical doctors) to design, review and help implement processes, workflows, clinical protocols, and quality control for Jacaranda clinics

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience working in clinical operations management in a leadership role – e.g., running hospitals or complex clinical programs (management experience needs to be across multiple departments, rather than an in-charge role)
• Enthusiasm, altruism, integrity, and a commitment to providing high-quality care to low-income women
• Excellent people skills, and commitment to managing both nurses and patients with respect
• Willingness to work tirelessly to make this Jacaranda Health the best service provider in East Africa.
• Degree in management or strong experience with health business management preferred

Benefits

• Salary and health benefits commensurate with experience, and in line with private healthcare providers
• Opportunity to work with our world-class group of clinical advisors.
• Exposure to all elements of building innovative maternal health organization. You will have a chance to see first-hand the clinical, operations, marketing, technology, and business elements that go into building a successful enterprise
• Significant responsibility

Additional Comments

Interested candidates may apply by email with an up to date CV/cover letter to jobs@jacarandahealth.org.

Please put "Clinical Lead" in the subject line, and include your current and expected monthly salary.

No Calls Please.

Your application must be received on or before end of business, December 23, 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Aga Khan Mombasa - HospitalTheatre Nurses, ICU Nurses and General Nurse Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is part of Aga Khan Development Network.

It provides health care services to the population of the Coast Province of Kenya and works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex and specialist cases.

The hospital is seeking to recruit the following cadre of Registered Nurses;

Theatre Nurses with the following credentials;

• Diploma in Peri-operative Nursing
• At least 2 years post qualification experience
• Should be in possession of a valid practice license

I.C.U Nurses with the following credentials;

• Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
• At least 2 years post qualification experience
• Should be in possession of a valid practice license
• Experience in Renal Nursing will be an added advantage

General Nurse with the following credentials;

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution
• At least 2 years post qualification experience
• Should be in possession of a valid practice license

Applications accompanied by copies of certificates plus detailed CV should be forwarded to:

The HR and Administration Manager at
P.O. Box 83013 - 80100 GPO, Mombasa
or Email: recruitment@msa.akhskenya.org

Closing date for receipt of applications is 16th December 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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Anaesthesia Nurse and Midwife Trainer - Merlin (UK) Jobs in in Boma, Pibor County Jonglei State (South Sudanese Nationals)

Merlin (UK) an International Non-Governmental Organization specializing in the provision of health care worldwide is looking for qualified South Sudanese nationals registered with the South Sudan Medical council with strong experiences in health services delivery to fill following vacant posts based in Boma, Pibor County Jonglei State.

(1) Anaesthesia Nurse (1)

Overall objective of the position

Bases in Boma Hospital at Pibor County, the Anesthesia Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of anaesthetic preparations to patients in the Operation Theatre.

The Anesthesia Nurse Works closely with, and is supervised by the Hospital surgeon in the Operation Theatre.

S/he also works closely with CHWs as Ward in charge.

Responsibilities of Anaesthesia Nurse

• Deliver general and spinal anesthesia to patients requiring major surgery.
• Deliver local anesthesia to patients requiring minor surgery.
• Responsible for monitoring consumption, regular inventory, quantifying and ordering of medical supplies required by the operation theatre.
• Responsible for the maintenance of standard antisepsis in the operation theatre.
• Quantify and promptly order logistical requirements needed for sterilization.
• Responsible for adequate sterilization of re-usable materials for all departments of the hospital.
• Ensures proper packing, labeling, and storage of sterile materials, and inventory of supplies in theater.
• Supervises and monitors activities of other operation theatre personnel.
• Assist in setting up and performance of cases by opening of sterile pack, instruments and supplies according to sterile technique whenever necessary.
• Prepare sterile field including sponge and needle counts, documenting these on patient records.
• Where necessary act as scrub nurse or circulating nurse as directed, maintaining integrity of sterile field.
• Ensure clean up of operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies/sharps.
• Carry out counseling of patients.
• Report on operation theatre activities including regular updating of the Operation register book to hospital surgeon/medical superintendent.
• Participate in in-service training of hospital personnel – training plans made and training implemented.
• Train OT local staff on basic administration of anesthesia and intra operative patient monitoring.
• Ensure resuscitation trolley/tray supplies kept in working order and drugs maintained appropriately.
• Perform pre and post operative assessment of all patients for operation.
• Responsible for booking and scheduling of elective patients for surgical intervention.
• Together with medical/surgical/maternity staff, responsible for post operative care on the wards and follow up of discharged surgical/obstetric patients.
• Responsible for monitoring and keeping a record of all referred cases from outside Boma.

In general

• To carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.
• To be accountable, give feedback and appropriate information regarding the requested or ongoing tasks to the person or department, for the duties and performances he/she is carrying out for them.

Qualifications

• Current nursing or surgical tech/ anesthetic assistant licensed in home country.
• Ability to both scrub and circulate.
• Knowledge of O.R. procedures, standards and equipment.
• At least two years relevant experience in O.R, anaesthesia and Nursing practice
• Previous work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa –added advantage.

(2) Midwife Trainer

Overall Objective

Based in Boma Hospital at Pibor County, the Midwife will participate in the delivery of maternal child health services, training of MCHW and TBA’s in Boma PHCC+ and 3 PHCUs.

He/she will be supervised by the Medical Superintendant/PHC Supervisor in the delivery of static and outreach Reproductive health care services.

Responsibilities of the Midwife Trainer

• She/he will be responsible for the management of patients and clients in Antenatal clinics and Maternity Unit.
• With other midwives ensures there is full coverage of services at the Maternity and Antenatal Units
• Conduct regular supervision of maternity ward and ANC staff in order to provide on-the-job training, identify areas for improvement, and plan appropriate training activities.
• Ensure that patients are received appropriately in the ward, all data are recorded correctly in the admissions, discharges books etc.
• Ensures and provides total care to mothers during pregnancy with emphasis on identifying high risk cases and provision of health education.
• To maintain personal contact with patients, take note of their complaints, report if necessary and ensure confidentiality.
• Supervise and conduct deliveries and ensure that aseptic technique is adhered to in carrying out deliveries.
• Ensure and provide care to mothers during labour, delivery and peurpeium with emphasis on keeping proper records, adequate use of partograms, use of drugs and prevention of complications to mother and baby.
• Ensure and provides care to mothers during puerperium, with emphasis on prevention of infection and successful breastfeeding.
• To manage obstetrical emergencies within her capacity and refer complicated cases to the medical superintendent present.
• On job trainings for enrolled midwives, MCHWs, nurses and TBAs.
• Supervise and provide guidance to TBAs attached to the PHCC+.
• To participate in primary health care activities in the hospital and outreaches.
• Train and supervise CHW, MCHWs and TBA’s in providing essential antenatal care and assisting normal deliveries in the PHCC+.
• Organise periodic on job training for MCHW and other staff in consultation with the PHCC in charge.
• Ensuring availability of supplies, equipments and drugs in RH unit and keeping inventory.
• Ensure proper record keeping of all input and output and conduct inventories on regular basis in the maternity department.
• In collaboration with Nutrition Nurse participate in Growth Monitoring and Nutritional screening of under fives.
• Liaise with Merlin’s Medical Superintendent and Hospital Matron for regular supervision of RH activities in both the OPD and IPD at Boma. Emphasis includes: OPD MCH (including EPI), family planning, gender based violence response, PMTCT, adolescent sensitive sexual and RH services and the maternity ward activities.
• Participate in compiling the monthly activities report.
• Attend HOD meetings.
• Ensure universal infection prevention practices are in place and take part in material disinfection and sterilization process
• Organise monthly meeting with TBA’s and provide the necessary technical support in consultation with the PHC supervisor and Medical superintendent
• Maintain open and regular communication with the rest of the Merlin medical team in Boma in order to ensure information sharing, team cooperation and consistency of programs.
• Liaise with the Merlin Senior Health Coordinator, when appropriate, to ensure standardization of RH services provided and for RH technical support and reporting
• Collaborate with the Community Health Committees, MCHWs, CHWs and TBA’s in mobilization and sensitization of the community to improve their obstetric health seeking behaviour.
• Assist MCHWs and enrolled nursed to manage MCH unit to ensure smooth patient flow and reduced waiting time;
• Write monthly reports of MCH activities taking place in the PHCC+ and deliver to the Medical superintendent
• Participate in support, promotion and provision of PMTCT and HIV/AIDS services in Merlin supported health facilities in Boma.
• Participate in the distribution of Community Based MCHWs and TBAs’ Consumables/kits.

In general:

• To carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by his immediate supervisor.
• To be flexible as required.
• To be accountable, give feedback and appropriate information regarding the requested or ongoing tasks to the person or department, for the duties and performances he/she is carrying out for them.

Qualifications / Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Certified Midwife/Comprehensive Nurse with at least three years practical experience in a hospital setting.
• Awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT and GBV issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of family planning commodities and their appropriate use.
• Prior experience in health promotion and/or sensitisation in RH issues.
• Experienced at capacity building or facilitating training, mentoring or coaching of subordinate staff.
• Fluent and clear spoken English with good writing skills
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Experience in writing clear and concise reports
• Ability to keep calm and work under stressful conditions
• Polite manner and respectful of others

Desirable Requirements:

• Completion of Emergency Obstetrics Lifesaving Skills training
• Training in IMCI
• Five or more years proven practical experience
• Computer skills; including Window programs – Excel, Word, Outlook, etc
• Prior experience working for an NGO

Closing date for receipt of applications will be 17th December 2011.

Applications should be sent to the following by e-mail: chd@merlin-southsudan.org and hr.manager@merlin-southsudan.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis.

Merlin South Sudan Programme is an equal opportunities employer, and will not discriminate on the basis of tribe, age, gender, race, creed, religion, pregnancy or color.
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Plantations Pharmaceutical Technologists and Nurse - REA Vipingo Job in Kenya

REA Vipingo Plantations Ltd, the leading Sisal Producer in East Africa invites applications from suitable qualified Kenya Citizens to fill the following positions in its Kenyan Estates:

1. Pharmaceutical Technologists

2 Positions

Reporting to the Clinical Officer ¡n charge, he or she will:

Duties:

• Effectively manage the dispensing of all drugs.
• Liaise with and advise the Clinical Officer on the kind and level of drugs for the clinic.
• Check and advise on the expiry of the drugs and disposal of the same.
• Ensure proper management of Pharmacy Records.
• Ensure effective stock controls.
• Prepare Comprehensive Monthly report to the Management.
• Perform any other duties which may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board with a valid practising licence from the same board.
• Aged 26 and above.
• Must have worked in a busy environment for at least 5 years.

2. Nurse

1 Position

Reporting to the Clinical Officer in-charge, he or she will:

Duties:

• Perform general nursing duties.
• Assist in filtering of patients in the outpatient.
• Work in MCH/FP clinic
• Participate in health education for employees and their dependants.
• Attend night calls.
• Be able to work at odd hours.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Required Qualifications:

• At least KCSE certificate with C plain.
• Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) from a recognized Institution.
• Aged at least 25 years and above.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Should possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council Of Kenya with a valid practising licence from the same council.
• Training on PMTCT and ART will be an added advantage.

Applications with detailed CV’S, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to the:

Estate Manager,
REA Vipingo Plantations Ltd
P.O. Box 1-80119
Vipingo
Kilifi County

So as to reach him before 20.12.2011
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Nursing Job - Mombasa Kenya Vacancy

A private hospital in Mombasa is looking for qualified nurses with the following requirements.

Requirements:

Diploma in Nursing and registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.

At least 2 working year’s experience.

Good communication skills.

Flexible and able to meet deadlines.

Not-for-profit making organization background is an added advantage.

If you meet the above criteria, forward your CV and copies of relevant documents not later than 30th October 2011 to hosjobs@ymail.com.
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Job Vacancy - Nursing officer & Entry Nurse Nairobi Womens' Hospital

NURSING OFFICER

Reporting to the Nursing Services Manager, this position will be responsible for providing administration and control of section(s) operations in line with the business objectives.

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

1. Responsible for the organization, administration and control of section
2. Ensuring all patients information is correctly documented
3. Managing the departmental budget within the agreed parameters
4. Supervising the maintenance of all section records.
5. Supervising of equipments and emergency trolleys at every shift changeover
6. Ensuring the inventory for the section(s) is up to date
7. Supervising cleanliness, waste management and linen quality
8. Responsible for the organization, administration of all working areas
9. Responsible for organization and developing standards operating procedures for the section(s)
10. Conducting training in NWHMTC including clinical instruction and ensure clinical supervision of all students
11. Ensuring correct records are maintained and ensuring proper documentation of procedures done
12. Ensuring equipments are in good working order
13. Ensuring appropriate infection control

Qualifications and Skills
1. KRCHN
2. BSN
3. At least one post basic training i.e. Midwifery, Accident and Emergency (A&R)
4. At least 7 years experience in a busy hospital

ENTRY NURSE

Reporting to the Nursing Officer In-charge, this position will be responsible for providing high standard of nursing care to all clients in line with the hospital’s policies and procedures.

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

1. Delivering a professional and high standard of nursing care within the section
2. Maintaining good communication within the section and other sections to provide unified approach to patient care
3. Implementing health and safety regulations, policies and procedure
4. Administering prescribed treatment to patients as necessary.
5. Ensuring patients/clients proper orientation within the section.
6. Ensuring accurate information is relayed to clinical staff on a patient’s condition
7. Caring for postoperative patient by undertaking and recording post operative observations
8. Responding to and reporting any abnormal recordings to the person in charge
9. Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients

Qualifications and Skills
1. KRCHN or equivalent
2. Membership to a professional body
3. At least 6 months relevant experience in a busy hospital
Interested applicants are invited to send their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to the General Manager Human Resource P.O. Box 10552-00100 Nairobi, clearly marking it Stores In-charge. Applications can also be emailed to vacancies@nwch.co.ke This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with Stores In-charge,Senior Staff Nurse, Entry Nurse, Radiographer,Staff Nurse and Nursing Officer as the subject line. Deadline: Open
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