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  • Posted: Nov 5, 2021
    Deadline: Nov 15, 2021
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    St. Francis Community Hospital is a Faith Based Hospital which was officially opened in January 24, 2009. It is located along Kasarani-Mwiki Road, Nairobi. It is neat, efficient, affordable and patient-friendly. It is run by the Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi under the Archdiocese of Nairobi. The hospital has partnered with many organizations in...
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    Driver

    Reporting to the Hospital Administrator, the successful candidate will be required to:

    Responsibilities/Duties

    • Ensure that the allocated vehicle has all the accessories required – Tool kit, spare wheel, wheel spanner, jack, towing rope, jumper, and work
    • Ensure that before using the vehicle quick check is done to determine the general condition, engine status and light
    • Take care while driving the hospital vehicle; ensure that you hand over the vehicle to the on-coming user driver and handing over report documented.
    • Ensure that the vehicle is regularly checked for any defect and serviced at the appropriate
    • The driver shall only attend to authorized trips by Administrator and/or in his absence the SNO, Account Manager, doctor or CO on night
    • Ensure that any to trip to be made, vehicle work ticket must be signed by authorized person and filled appropriately and all the information required entered.
    • While on night duty when there is no driving work, you will be required to assist in the hospital
    • The driver shall be fully responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle he is driving and shall undertake minor repairs of the vehicle when need
    • Shall be briefing and updating the HoD of the general condition of the vehicle, date for vehicle service as Any incidences must be reported promptly.
    • Ready to be re-allocated in times of need to another department/ward and undertake any other assignment given by the Administrator/CEO.
    • Observe road safety and traffic rules as per the Traffic Act

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    Credit Controller

    Reporting to the Hospital Administrator, this position is responsible for coordinating assignment of debt accounts and drive daily collections within set targets, in line with the facilities strategic objectives.

    Qualifications:

    • Diploma Level in a business-related field from a reputable institution. The position requires active knowledge and experience in People Management and Customer The successful candidate must have experience in a busy hospital environment with a minimum of 3 years in a similar position leading a team.

    Key Competencies:

    • Customer Focus, Team Work, Managing performance, Results Oriented, Reliability with demonstrated interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism and ethics.

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    Resident Anesthesiologist

    Reporting to the Medical Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for efficient delivery of anesthesiology services to patients, mentoring medical officers, junior doctors/Interns, Clinical Officer Anesthetist and assisting with critical patients in the ICU/HDU among others

    Responsibilities

    • Ensuring all anaesthetic medical activities (pre-anaesthesia evaluation, administration of anaesthesia, recovery period, equipment, general organization, etc.) is done in accordance to protocols and universal hygiene
    • Ensuring quality of pre, during and post-operative care of patients is maintained by assisting the doctors in evaluating the risks of operating in collaboration with the surgeon, checking that patients authorize their operations in writing, providing them with appropriate information on their illness and treatments, and deciding on what type of anaesthetics to be used before
    • Ensuring that anaesthesia checklist is followed before all operations as per protocol and guidelines (oxygen level, presence of emergency material, intubation equipment, )
    • Evaluating the risks of operating in collaboration with the Surgeon/Doctor.
    • Carrying-out all anaesthetics related activities during surgery in accordance to the procedures set before-hand (by the doctor (if any)), in order to ensure patient is adequately anaesthetized and safe during the
    • Preparing beforehand the drugs, material, and equipment
    • Administering and maintaining anaesthetics following the rules of hygiene and asepsis in place.
    • Monitoring patients throughout the whole
    • Supporting the medical officers/Doctors to prepare, circulate health related reports and conduct CME’s.
    • Performing effective management of the patient airway and fluid
    • Addressing and resolving any anesthesia-related complications that may
    • Accurately and thoroughly chart pertinent patient
    • Ensuring the safety of patients during consultations, surgical interventions and in the postoperative
    • Ensuring the maintenance of an accurate and adequate supply of medications and
    • Performing other duties as assigned by the line

    Requirements, Qualifications and Skills

    • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent degree from a recognized University with a Postgraduate qualification (Master of Medicine) in
    • Special recognition from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board in Anesthesia is an added
    • Post qualification experience in the specialty in a reputable institution of more than two
    • Certification in BLS or ACLS will be an added
    • The ideal candidate should have effective communication and team building skills

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    Resident Physiotherapist

    Reporting to the Medical Superintendent, the successful candidates will be expected to do provide quality, efficient and friendly physiotherapy services to patients.

    Responsibilities

    • Planning and conduct therapy treatment for
    • Conduct in-depth evaluation of patients referred for therapy treatment for both inpatient and outpatient
    • Initiate appropriate physiotherapy intervention programs for patients or clients suffering from
    • Assess and evaluate physical disabilities caused by neurological disorders, stroke, diseases or injuries.
    • Bring wellness and mobility in physical disabilities caused by injuries, stroke, or other neurological disorders through physiotherapy treatment programs.
    • and treat patients with disabilities in home and community care.
    • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care and
    • Maintain and update patient records and
    • Provide quality physiotherapist treatment to the highest possible
    • Consult and collaborate with consulting physicians and other medical professionals in providing physiotherapy
    • Teach patients and their families about self-care treatment

       

    Requirements, Qualifications and Skills

    • Degree in Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent from a recognized
    • BLS qualification from an accredited AHA accredited Training
    • Two years’ work experience as a
    • Registration with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists (KSP).
    • Current Practicing License from the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK).
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication & customer care
    • Certificate in computer applications
    • Certificate of good conduct

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    Ophthalmic Clinical Officer

    Reporting to the Medical Superintendent, the successful candidates will be expected to do diagnose, examine and manage eye patients. Her/his job is also to strengthen provision of primary Health Care activities.

    Responsibilities:

    • Provide consultations at the eye clinic
    • Diagnose, manage and refer cataract cases appropriately
    • Increase community awareness to participation in eye care especially cataract identification and referral
    • Perform cataract surgeries and refer complicated cases appropriately
    • Take part in planning and participating in eye camps
    • Ensure that all assessments and treatment provided are properly documented on patients files
    • Maintain an accurate and updated records keeping system in the health unit keeping in mind that any significant changes seen with regards to cases seen in health unit should be reported to the Doctor in charge and other relevant authorities
    • Admit patients to the wards when necessary and ensure that M.O. in-charge is promptly informed.
    • Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same
    • Compile and submit quarterly inventory return/ requisition of all drugs and supplies

    Qualifications and Skills

    • Diploma in Clinical medicine and Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology from a recognized Institution
    • Registered with the Clinical Officer’s Council- Kenya
    • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role (Post specialization)
    • Must be willing to work during odd hours and on weekends/holidays
    • Committed to work in multidisciplinary team

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    Dentist

    Reporting to the Medical Superintendent, the successful candidates will be expected to do diagnose, examine and manage dental patients. Her/his job is also to strengthen provision of primary Health Care activities.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Managing patients with dental conditions by diagnosing, investigating, treating and documenting;
    • Admitting patients and undertaking minor oral and maxillofacial surgery; prosthetics, orthodontics, peadodonticts, restorative, periontodology and conservative dentistry;
    • Carrying out dental examinations, age assessment and writing dental reports;
    • Organizing and Participating in community sensitization and outreach programs on dental health care;
    • Meeting with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, performing regular cleanings and preventative procedures, establish a plan for better dental
    • Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling
    • Prescribing medications as needed and providing the appropriate follow up curative
    • Giving clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering
    • Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models,
    • Keeping records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to
    • Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes, and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care
    • Ensure the delivery of all dental treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation and professional standards, including Unit policies/Procedures and quality
    • Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting
    • Ensure accuracy, efficiency and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related
    • Supervise the work of Dental Technicians, COHO and Dental
    • Prepare regular reports and present to management including plans to improve service delivery and revenue
    • Work collaboratively with other departments at St.Francis Community Hospital for the benefit of the
    • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending/Facilitating CMEs and establishing personal
    • Writing discharge summaries and follow-up of patients after surgeries;
    • Ensuring all the procedures or services rendered to the patients are charged appropriatetly and on time.

    Key Competencies and skills,

    • Influencing, persuasion and
    • Effective communication
    • Policy and strategic
    • Delivery on quality
    • Risk
    • Technical
    • Decision-making and problem solving
    • Empowering/ delegating
    • High standards of professional
    • Managerial, administrative and supervisory
    • Coping with pressure and
    • Coaching/mentoring.

    Qualifications,

    The ideal candidate must have:

    • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists
    • A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience in a busy
    • MUST have completed one (1) year internship
    • Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists
    • Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists
    • Proficiency in computer applications

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    Oral Health Officer

    Reporting to the Medical Superintendent, the successful candidates will be expected to do diagnose, examine and manage oral health patients. Her/his job is also to strengthen provision of primary Health Care activities

    Professional Qualifications, Skills and Experience

    • Diploma in Community Oral Health or equivalent from a reputable institution
    • Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in a similar/related role, from a busy reputable health facility
    • practitioners’ pharmacists and dentist’s union (KMPDU).
    • Computer literate VI.Ability to work independently while prioritizing tasks

    Knowledge, Skill, and abilities

    • Knowledge of oral health and practice confidential issues.
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • team-building environment resources.
    • code of conduct 

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    Paediatric Nurses

    Reporting to the Unit Manager – Paediatric, the successful candidates will be responsible for providing and maintaining high standards of professional holistic nursing care to sick children and their families from birth, infancy to adolescent patients

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    • KRN, KRM, KRCHN, Nursing
    • Higher Diploma in Paediatric
    • Three years of experience in paediatric nursing
    • Updated BLS, PALS/EPLS qualifications from a relevant
    • Registered with the Nursing Council of
    • Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication & customer care
    • Good observational skills
    • Ability to remain calm in emergency
    • Certificate in computer applications

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    Maternity Ward Nurses

    Reporting to the Unit Manager – Maternity, the successful candidates will be responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of professional quality nursing care by providing advice, compassionate care and support for women and their babies during pregnancy, labour and delivery, and the early postnatal period.

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    • KRN, KRM, KRCHN, Nursing.
    • Three years of experience in maternity nursing
    • Updated BLS qualification from a relevant
    • Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
    • Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication & customer care
    • Good observational skills
    • Ability to remain calm in emergency
    • Certificate in computer

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    General Ward Nurses

    Reporting to the Unit Manager – General Ward in the assigned wards, the successful candidates will be responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of professional nursing care by providing quality nursing services.

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    • KRN, KRM, KRCHN, Nursing.
    • Three years of experience in medical and surgical nursing
    • Updated BLS qualification from a relevant
    • Registered with the Nursing Council of
    • Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication & customer care
    • ICT skills/qualification.

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    Critical Care Nursing

    Reporting to the Unit Manager – Critical Care, the successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high quality, effective and compassionate high standards of professional individualized health care services to all critically ill patients and their families

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    • KRN, KRM, KRCHN, Nursing with Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
    • Minimum three years of experience in CCU nursing
    • Updated BLS & ACLS qualifications from a relevant
    • Registered with the Nursing Council of
    • Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication & customer care
    • Excellent assessment skills, ability to detect very subtle changes in a patient’s condition
    • Ability to remain calm in emergency
    • Certificate in computer applications

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    Theatre Nurses

    Reporting to the Unit Manager– Theatre, the successful candidates will be responsible for The delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the operating room and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations.

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    • KRN, KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing. With Higher Diploma in Perioperative
    • Three years of experience in perioperative
    • Updated BLS qualification from a relevant
    • Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
    • Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication & customer care
    • Attention to
    • Ability to remain calm in emergency
    • Certificate in computer

    Method of Application

    Only qualified candidates are encouraged to email their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, current and expected salary to hr@stfrancishospital.or.ke on or before 15th November, 2021.

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