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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Ethically reviewing and instituting appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients admitted to ICU/HDU or requiring critical care across the hospital.
Reviewing patients i
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Ethically reviewing and instituting appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients presenting to the outpatient department.
Reviewing and instituting appropriate medical interv
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Carrying out preventive maintenance and repairs of medical equipment.
Carrying out calibration and verification of the performance of key medical equipment
Liaising with departmen
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Planning, organizing and directing activities in the Units to ensure high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, orderliness and general ambiance of the entire Hospital.
Develop and im
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Supervise activities of housekeeping to ensure proper cleanliness, safety and infection control standards.
Visit assigned areas and make sure that cleaning is being done according
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Accurate preparation of the hospital payroll by scheduled dates and administration of statutory deduction by deadlines.
Update the system with details of new staff and work out ter
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Provide ART and care to people living with HIV/AIDs and work with community base groups on follow ups to ensure adherence.
Provide support to community based groups on home based c
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Carry out planned preventive maintenance on plumbing work in the hospital
Undertake repairs of all mechanical defects reported daily or during inspection such as leaking pipes, sin
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Provide theoretical and clinical instructions to students to expected standards to ensure mastery of skills and good performance standards.
Monitor students’ performance to m
Diploma in food production
2 year experience preferably in busy environment.
HACCP qualification will be an added advantage
Competencies – commitment to quality, quick in decision mak
Advanced Certificate in Food & Beverage, sales and service.
I year experience in a busy establishment.
Competencies – courteous, tactful, good listener, friendly, polite and be abl
The Manager will be required to realign and organize warehouse operations to enhance stock traceability, optimization, order picking and timely customer service.
Facilitate and maintain a conducive
