Vacancies at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Triage each patient using the CETAS criteria and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs.
• Identify patients with infectious diseases and initiate appropriate isolation precautions and communicate as appropriate.
• Perform focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner according to established triage guidelines
• Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in the emergency room
• Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs.
• Carry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluations
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as insertion of invasive lines
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging.
• Be able to initiate care for the psychiatry patient as per policy.
• Collect specimens in emergency situations and ensure correct labelling.
• Perform pain assessment and reassessment; and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the nurse manager, team leader or physician
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
• Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life Support
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.

Requirements

• KRCHN /BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
• Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
• Certificate in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Emergency nursing
• Demonstrate Leadership and management skills

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Responsibilities:

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
• Occasionally serve food
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
• Execute opening and closing procedures
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Monitor station inventory levels
• Accommodate guests’ special requests
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers
• Responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils.
• Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim.
• Observing all laid down food safety requirement, policies and procedures in line with departments operations
• Any other duties assigned by the department supervisor/manager

Requirements:

• Certificate in Food Production from a reputable institution
•  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a four-star hotel or a busy kitchen in an institution
• Have had experience of working in a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) compliant kitchen
• Enjoys cooking and cope with the kitchen heat.
• A lot of stamina.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Good communication skills.

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Responsibilities:

• Manage regular site meetings with contractors- Act as Owner's representative on site for monitoring all contractors' construction activities and quality of work.
• Establish a schedule of inspections with contractor to assure that work is inspected and approved prior to covering up.
• Compare all aspects of contractor installations with contract documents including drawings, specifications, site meeting minutes and consultant / Owner directives to contractor
• Report daily on all construction problems and risks associated with construction works.
• Track and agree changes in Work, prepare respective cost estimates and negotiate of Change Orders with contractors; agree all changes in Work with the Client.
• Maintain an excellent relationship with all governmental building authorities.
• Establish an efficient system of documentation required for the governmental officials' permits, inspections and occupancy permits.
• Assure contractors' progress according to established schedule. Take required actions in case of substandard works and time delays.
• Establish a system of written notifications, protocols, and directives for the prompt and clear information flow to contractors, consultants and the whole team.
• Review and sign punch lists of unit exteriors and interiors, utilities, infrastructure, prepared by Site Supervisors.
• Work closely with the design team- Effectively manage RFI process
• Any other duties as assigned by the Department Head

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction or engineering from a recognized university
• At least 15 years of construction (on site) experience with relevant projects
• Computer experience with Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project.
• Understands fully the construction process including construction plans and specifications, relevant building code requirements and governmental permit.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must relate to contractors, consultants and all government authorities with a professional, honest attitude.
• Excellent team building skills and able to motivate contractors in a positive way.