Morticians at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

KUTRRH/DCSMORT/393 – 2 POSTS

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Mortician, the Morticians’ job exists to provide funeral services at the funeral home of KUTRRH.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure that the funeral home preservation equipment and other machinery are in the right condition and thus functioning properly for the provision of quality funeral services delivery in the funeral home of the hospital.
2. Report any malfunction of any funeral home equipment and other machinery to the senior mortician in the funeral home of the hospital.
3. Work in collaboration with hospital public health office in the implementation of all health and sanitation policies, procedures, and practices in the funeral home of the hospital.
4. Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits at the funeral home of the hospital.
5. Provide proper record keeping and provide custody of all documentation at the funeral home of the hospital.
6. Receive, prepare, preserve, and prepare and dispatch bodies to the family members if deceased at the funeral home of the hospital.
7. Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services of the funeral home of the hospital.
8. Plan, schedule, or coordinate funerals, burials, or cremations, arranging details such as floral delivery or the time and place of services at the funeral home of the hospital.
9. Prepare bodies for burial by cleaning and embalming them with the appropriate clothing materials at the funeral home of the hospital.
10. Provide information on funeral service options, products, or merchandise and maintain a casket display area at the funeral home of the hospital.
11. Discuss and negotiate prearranged funerals services with clients at the funeral home of the hospital.
12. Support in running the funeral home operations, including the hiring, training, or supervision of embalmers, funeral attendants, or other staff at the funeral home of the hospital.
13. Maintain the proper cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation of the funeral home facilities and grounds, in the hospital.
14. Assist in Autopsy procedures under the supervision of the Pathologist.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science/Technology from a recognized institution.
2. Certificate in mortuary practice from a recognized institution.
3. Knowledge of relevant legislations
4. Knowledge of professional standards
5. Registration with the relevant regulatory body if applicable.
6. Proficiency in computer applications.
7. At least two (2) years working experience as a mortician in a reputable funeral home.

Soft Skills Required

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