Careers at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Oversees Radiology department provides exceptional patient care 
• Provide administrative leadership in radiology
• Develop and ensure implementation of Radiology annual goals and objectives
• Ensure safe and efficient use of Radiology equipment, taking action to resolve faults/ issues and escalating major issues to Chief of Operations.
• Ensure all Radiology staff adheres to and promotes compliance with Radiation safety and protection safety and associated codes of practice, and takes appropriate action where non-compliance is evident.
• Handles Clients/ patients complaints and problems with the help of section head consultants and section tech charges.
• Ensure all quality initiatives of radiology department are implemented in line with the hospital’s quality agenda
• Ensure all departmental and relevant hospital policies are maintained and implemented as set down by the department and hospital leadership
• Work with Chair Radiology & Chief operating officer to develop annual radiology budget for both capital equipment and accessories plus staffing
• Assist the chair and Chief Operating Officer in Purchase of New Equipment
• Review with the help of the chair, radiology the annual goals and objectives on a quarterly basis

Requirements:

• A Master's degree (MBA or a relevant Master’s degree)
• A Bachelor's degree in Radiology, Sonography, Nursing or a related field
• At least 3 years of administrative and management experience in a reputable healthcare organization, ideally in a teaching hospital.
• Strong knowledge of managing a radiology department (or any other clinical department), its operations, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to solve complex issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with JCIA standards and compliance requirements.

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Responsibilities:

• Conduct head to toe assessment before procedure to identify care needs and plan effective nursing interventions to meet those needs
• Ascertain patient readiness for procedure using a checklist i.e. confirms consent, IV access, and Vital signs
• Confirm equipment are clean and in working order before start of the procedure
• Assist the physician during the procedure either as a scrub or circulating nurse
• Administer IV medication and fluids as prescribed
• Monitor patients during procedure, ensuring patient safety, stability and dignity is maintained throughout the procedure
• Provide post procedure care and assesses patient’s readiness for discharge from the unit
• Maintain accurate record of patient’s condition, procedures and medications.
• Ensure discharge instructions from Endoscopy Unit are clear and documented, and hands over the patients to the floors or their families
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices, timely safety checks on oxygen source, suction and other equipment used in the unit
• Take accountability for efficient use of consumables and practices judicious stock control at all times i.e. accurate and timely billing of used CSSD items and unit drugs
• Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of non-functional equipment to the unit supervisor
• Participate in unit based continuing education and monitoring of identified unit based quality indicators
• Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, clinical care program certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements:

• RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical/ Theatre nursing