The Mater Hospital was opened in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order of Nuns originating from Ireland, three years after registering themselves as the Registered Trustees of an entity under the Perpetual Succession Act (the succeeding legislation after independence). The "Sisters of ... read moreMercy" first set up a 60 bed general hospital to cater mainly for the poor, indigenous Kenyans, with the primary mission being general healthcare. The colonial authorities granted 12 acres of land in a swampy, mosquito-infested area, which has since become the Industrial Area of Nairobi. In 1970, a 60-bed maternity ward was opened with antenatal, postnatal and immunization clinics attached in order to upgrade the quality of maternity healthcare available to the poorer segments of the Nairobi population.
In 1972, in recognition of the contribution of the hospital in training midwives to assist births in rural areas, Mater was chartered as a School of Midwifery. In 1975, a consultant’s block of 6 offices was opened enabling specialised consultants to practice on site and deliver significantly better medical services to the patients. In 1986, the hospital opened its own pharmacy, physiotherapy and laboratory services and, in 1990, opened its counselling centre for inpatients, outpatients and staff who needed advice and guidance on family planning, HIV, and other concerns of a psychological and/or physical nature. In 1995, in a major building expansion programme, the hospital opened a larger and more efficient Casualty, Accident and Emergency Department, an Intensive Care Unit and a Cardiac Unit where open-heart surgery is performed.
The missionary role of the Sisters of Mercy has spread to other parts of Kenya and the Mater Hospital has become a private hospital that charges a fee-for-service to a patient population that has developed locally to a much higher level of affluence compared with other parts of Kenya. The financial objective of the hospital is to provide affordable healthcare to as many people as possible but also attempt to meet all of its costs, including depreciation, in order to replace and upgrade medical equipment.
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Ensure smooth running of laboratory services within the hospital. Analyse samples and release accurate results within reasonable time to guide the Doctors on proper diagnosis and t
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Coordinating and ensuring effective and efficient management of the Post Basic and any Affiliations programmes
Developing the Master Rotation plan for Post Basic course
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Responsible for preparing the imaging machine for examination
Performing radiographic and ultrasonography examinations using the appropriate imaging modality as prescri
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Responsible for preparing the room and equipment for patient examinations
Taking x-rays/performing radiological examinations as prescribed by a medical practitioner
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Provision of transport to all Hospital departments to facilitate the following:
Collection of any supplies
Delivery of goods and materials to the various satellite cli
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Drive the ambulance in all types of emergency situations
Ensuring that the Hospital vehicle being driven is mechanically viable and safe
Ensure proper hand over
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Provide pre and post anaesthetic assessment and care of patients in the hospital
Work with surgeons to administer anesthetics in a manner that is safe for the procedure
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Co-ordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the Critical Care Unit
Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs
Assess
Main Duties
Coordinating and ensuring effective and efficient management of the Post Basic and any Affiliations programmes
Developing the Master Rotation plan for Post Basic course
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Attend to antenatal mothers, review reports and conduct safe deliveries
Undertaking clinical procedures and examinations
Carrying out ward rounds with
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The Mater Misericordiae hospital is licensed to provide postgraduate surgical training under the aegis of COSECSA (College of Surgeons of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa). The
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The Mater Misericordiae Hospital is accredited by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council to offer placements to newly qualified doctors for their Internship year
Position Summary
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital is accredited by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council to offer placements to newly qualified doctors for their Internship year
Position Summary
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital is accredited by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council to offer placements to newly qualified doctors for their Internship year
Position Summary
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital is accredited by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council to offer placements to newly qualified doctors for their Internship year
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Co-ordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the Critical Care Unit
Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs
Assesses staff competenc
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Reporting to Director Medical Services. The job holder will attend to patients who are presented to the A & E Department, make important decisions regarding their immediate man
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Monitor standards of nursing care and other support services to ensure delivery of quality patient care
Develop and implement unit budget and ensure operations are within the budge
