Careers at Halisi Family Hospital

Role Summary  

• Establish a compassionate environment by providing high-quality clinical care as well as physical, emotional,  psychological and spiritual support to patients and families.  
• Successful candidates will work mainly in the Maternity, General and Surgical Wards and in Theatre and must  have hands-on theatre experience.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities  

• Maintain the highest possible standard of client care by adhering to the hospital standard treatment  protocols and guidelines, and collaborating with doctors and multidisciplinary team members to meet  patient care goals;  
• Ensure an outstanding client experience through effective perioperative assessments, nursing care planning,  implementation of nursing interventions, and monitoring and evaluation of patient perioperative care;  Administer medication and perform medical procedures within prevailing nursing guidelines and protocols;  Follow through investigations and procedures ordered by doctors in outpatient and during ward rounds;  Carry out and/or supervise pre-, intra- and post-operative activities, ensuring all instruments, equipment,  
• and supplies are sterile, functional, and readily available for scheduled operations and emergencies;  Support surgeons and surgical teams as a scrub and circulating nurse across various surgical procedures;  Implement strict sterilisation, asepsis and infection prevention protocols and procedures at all times  
• (before, during and after operations) and maintain current and in-depth knowledge of sterile techniques;  Conduct accurate surgical counts of instruments, sponges, and needles before, during, and after  procedures;  
• Ensure proper handling, labelling, and timely dispatch of surgical specimens to the laboratory;  Maintain patient records by diligently completing all documentation on patient health condition and care,  filing charts, x-ray films, laboratory results etc. while keeping information confidential;  Maintain accurate and timely perioperative documentation, including the theatre register and complete  theatre charge sheets for each patient, entering the data into the HMIS;  
• Direct or schedule patients to relevant clinics and services, facilitate patients' admission and discharge  process and coordinate referral plans;  
• Assist in ordering, storing and controlling the use of surgical equipment and supplies for efficient use of  resources;  
• Achieve financial objectives by utilizing available resources, using medical equipment correctly and  promptly billing for services offered; 
• Halisi Family Hospital is committed to protecting the privacy of all job applicants. Personal information provided in connection with your application will be used  solely for recruitment purposes. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy  and the Data Protection Act, 2019.  
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication  administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations;  
• Update inventories daily and ensure maintenance and availability of medical equipment in the hospital;  Professionally and timely prepare and present regular nursing reports;  
• Assist in the formulation, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures;  Adequately prepare and participate in health talks, presentations, CME events etc.;  Participate in clinical governance audits;  
• The In-charge shall develop comprehensive nurses' duty rosters to ensure 24hr coverage.  

Competencies Required  

• Excellent clinical acumen.  
• Excellent customer service skills.  
• Effective communication skills - listening, oral and written.  
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.  
• Empathetic to patients of all ages.  
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.  
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.  
• Analytical and decision-making skills.  
• Report writing and presentation skills.  
• Desire for personal development, improvement and learning.  

Qualifications and Experience  

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution – KRCHN, KRN or BScN.  Higher Diploma in Peri-operative Nursing will be an added advantage.  
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Nursing, with at least two (2) years of progressive experience in a  busy operating theatre setting.  
• Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid Nursing Practice License.  Valid competency in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ETAT+ and EmONC will be an added advantage.  Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).  

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Role Summary  

• Provide outstanding professional pharmaceutical services to all clients.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities  

• Receive prescriptions from Clinicians and dispense drugs to patients in a timely, safe and accurate manner;  
• Ensure an outstanding client experience;  
• Ensure efficient pharmacy service flow by managing turn-around time;  
• Proactively address and follow up client concerns and provide timely feedback;
• Ensuring correct entry of data into the system and registers provided;  
• Implementing quality assurance programs at the department;  
• Ensure the pharmacy is well stocked with the required pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals and  avoiding overstocking i.e. stock management;  
• Lead, organize and plan performance of the pharmacy to provide efficient services at all times;
• Ensure high standards of hygiene, order and cleanliness are maintained at the pharmacy at all times;  
• Organize and participate in departmental and interdepartmental meetings as required;  
• Ensure smooth flow of information between the department and management;  
• Preparation and timely submission of expected regular reports to the facility and department supervisors;  
• Assist in the formulation, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures;  
• Participate in clinical audits.  

Competencies Required  

• Excellent clinical acumen.  
• Excellent customer experience and customer service skills, empathetic.  
• Effective communication skills - listening, oral and written.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork.  
• Highly ethical, has integrity, and upholds confidentiality.  
• Attention to detail.  
• Highly organized, reliable and shows initiative.  
• Results-oriented with an ability to follow through on assigned tasks and deadlines.  Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.  
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.  
• Report writing and presentation skills.  
• Desire for personal development, improvement, and learning.
• Halisi Family Hospital is committed to protecting the privacy of all job applicants. Personal information provided in connection with your application will be used  solely for recruitment purposes. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy and the  Data Protection Act, 2019.  

Requirements  

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.  
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy pharmacy with experience in inventory  management.  
• Registered by the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board.  
• Valid practicing license.  
• Private hospital experience is an added advantage.  
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). 
   

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Role Summary  

• Provide high quality health and wellness services to all patients and their families through provision of evidence based clinical care and through continuous improvement in quality, patient safety and customer experience.  

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations for diagnosing and treating patients and provide treatment  aligned with evidence-based medical practices and the clinical guidelines and protocols adopted by the  hospital.  
• Collaborate with medical and nursing team members to develop patients' treatment plans, ensuring  appropriate and timely consultation with specialists and referrals to them for continuity of care and optimal  health outcomes.  
• Discuss all planned medical care with the patient and their registered next of kin and provide daily updates  of the patients progress.  
• Provide preventive and promotive wellness services to all patients and their families by educating and  counselling them.  
• Manage inpatient care through timely ward rounds and patient reviews in consultation and collaboration  with the medical team and specialists within our panel.  
• Perform medical and surgical procedures as per training and skill.  
• Document all aspects of patient care and maintain accurate and complete medical records.
•  Ensure that all patient data and information is handled with confidentiality.  
• Ensure excellent customer experience through high-quality clinical care and effective communication,  positively receiving feedback, effectively resolving complaints and escalating unresolved  complaints/concerns as necessary.  
• Participate in continuous quality and patient safety improvement (CQI) initiatives and programs including  incident reporting, root cause analysis etc.  
• Participate in CME, IPC, work improvement and other staff meetings when required.
•  Participate in health talks, outreach, wellness, and other business development activities when required.  
• Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description. 

Competencies Required  

• Excellent clinical acumen.  
• Excellent customer experience and customer service skills, empathetic.  
• Effective communication skills - listening, oral and written.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork.  
• Highly ethical, has integrity, and upholds confidentiality.  
• Attention to detail.  
• Highly organized, reliable and shows initiative.  
• Results-oriented with an ability to follow through on assigned tasks and deadlines.
•  Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.  
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.  
• Report writing and presentation skills.  
• Desire for personal development, improvement, and learning.  

Requirements  

• Bachelors’ Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution.  At least two (2) years of active post-internship clinical experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings  at a busy hospital, with at least one (1) year experience in inpatient practice.  
• Private hospital experience is an added advantage.  
• Registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.  
• Valid practicing license.  
• Valid Professional Indemnity insurance cover.  
• Current certification in BLS, ACLS and ATLS from a recognized institution.