Job Openings at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
• Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
• 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 report adverse reactions promptly.
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management.
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures in the clinic.
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the Clinic in charge, Clinical Quality Manager or Operations Manager.
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching  
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on restraints, examination coaches, oxygen source and other medical equipment in the clinic.
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of clinic stock drugs and consumables
• Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the Operations manager
• Follow discharge procedure of the out patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made where needed.
• Participate in clinic based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Minimum requirement of 3 years’ continuous clinical experience in medical surgical Nursing.
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of the current practices in general nursing in an outpatient set up
• Demonstrate leadership skills

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Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the centre, ensuring efficient service delivery and smooth running of all activities.
• Plan and manage staffing through duty rotas to ensure adequate coverage and high-quality patient care.
• Lead implementation of quality assurance, infection control, and patient safety standards at the centre.
• Monitor stock levels, supplies usage, and accurate data entry to support audits and reporting.
• Serve as the primary link between the centre, specialist doctors, and Outreach Management to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
• Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
• Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
• 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 report adverse reactions promptly.
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management.
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures in the clinic.
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching  
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on restraints, examination coaches, oxygen source and other medical equipment in the clinic.
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of clinic stock drugs and consumables
• Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the Operations manager
• Follow discharge procedure of the out patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made where needed.
• Participate in clinic-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Minimum requirement of 5 years’ continuous clinical experience in medical surgical Nursing.
• Experience in leadership roles within a clinical environment will be an advantage
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of the current practices in general nursing in an outpatient set up
• Demonstrate leadership skills

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Responsibilities:

• Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
• Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
• 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 report adverse reactions promptly.
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management.
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures in the clinic.
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the Clinic in charge, Clinical Quality Manager or Operations Manager.
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching  
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on restraints, examination coaches, oxygen source and other medical equipment in the clinic.
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of clinic stock drugs and consumables
• Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the Operations manager
• Follow discharge procedure of the out patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made where needed.
• Participate in clinic based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Minimum requirement of 3 years’ continuous clinical experience in medical surgical Nursing.
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of the current practices in general nursing in an outpatient set up
• Demonstrate leadership skills

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Responsibilities:

• Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies in compliance with evidence based practice and established protocols.
• Monitor acute and chronically ill patients’ progress on a regular basis.
• Initiate discussions with patients and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services.
• When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency surgical and medical procedures.
• Provide evidence based screening and wellness examinations, risk assessment, early detection and education on prevention of illness.
• Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.
• Establish links with clinic management and the main hospital to ensure smooth and efficient referral of patients.
• Work closely with members of the clinical and non-clinical teams to provide patient centric, coordinated care, reduce errors and waste and create efficiency in resource utilization.
• Actively participate in clinic quality initiatives in collaboration with the clinic management and Quality and Patient Safety team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent
• Successful completion of at least 2-years post-graduate Internship.
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Valid Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate

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Responsibilities:

• Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
• Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
• 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 report adverse reactions promptly.
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management.
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures in the clinic.
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the Clinic in charge, Clinical Quality Manager or Operations Manager.
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching  
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on restraints, examination coaches, oxygen source and other medical equipment in the clinic.
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of clinic stock drugs and consumables
• Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the Operations manager
• Follow discharge procedure of the out patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made where needed.
• Participate in clinic based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Minimum requirement of 2 years’ continuous clinical experience in medical surgical Nursing.
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of the current practices in general nursing in an outpatient set up
• Demonstrate leadership skills

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Job Summary

The Nutritionist will assess, diagnose and treat a range of medical conditions with dietary therapy, specially tailored to each individual in the IP/OP setting and use the most up to date evidence based health and scientific research information on food, health and disease and translate into practical guidance to enable patients to make appropriate food and lifestyle choices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment of the status of patients before providing a nutritional care plan
• Plan, nutritional intervention in the holistic care of patients
• Organize the provision of the correct therapeutic diet
• Educate patients/family/ caregiver on their therapeutic diets in both inpatient and outpatient areas
• Actively Participate and contribute in the multidisciplinary activities in the institution and the community
• Participate in the hospital quality improvement and patient safety program agenda
• Collect data on departmental quality indicators to populate the quality variance report (QVR).
• Take part in departmental quality improvement and patient safety program
• Take part in clinical care program certification activities in the hospital

Requirements 

• BSc in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered with Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute (KNDI)
• A valid practicing license is mandatory
• Work experience in a clinical setting after undergraduate qualification.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Experience in medical nutrition therapy especially enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Proactive, creative, innovative, analytical, team player
• Discipline, honesty, time conscious, willingness to learn
• Problem solving and decision-making skills

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Responsibilities:

• Assess status of patients before providing nutritional care plan
• Ensure safety and quality standards of therapeutic diets are observed
• Act as the direct link between the catering staff and the dietetics team in the delivery of dietary services to patients
• Educate catering staff in dietary modifications as required
• Sensitize the patient on menu selection according to the education provided while in hospital
• Participate and contribute in Continuing Medical Education and other educational activities
• Collect data on departmental quality indicators to populate the quality variance report (QVR)
• Take part in departmental quality improvement and patient safety program

Requirements:

• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered with Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute
• Valid practicing Licence
• Disciplined and honest, time conscious, willingness to learn
• Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Job Summary

• AKU’s Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health (CoEWCH) was established in 2012. It conducts research, knowledge translation, capacity building, and evidence-based advocacy in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and rights to improve the health and wellbeing of women, children, and adolescents. With a focus on establishing high quality education, multidisciplinary research, and trainings in women, child, and adolescent health, the Centre contributes to health systems strengthening and quality of care, particularly in remote groups and vulnerable populations.
• This position is required to contribute to recruitment of participants, data collection and follow up of the clients for the research study, ‘the iMAMA/Smartsweep,” in collaboration with Philips, funded by the Bill Gates Foundation (BGF); whose primary objective is to assess the performance of Philips SmartSweep AI algorithms compared to Philips LumifyTM Diagnostic Ultrasound System for identified antenatal parameters.
• The research assistant–nurse will be required to support the study activities at the health facility study site. This will include screening and recruitment of study participants, clinical and non-clinical data collection.
• The research assistant–nurse will be required to comply with the stipulated guidelines on all study activities. He/She will be tasked with ensuring proper and ethical handling of study data in compliance with stipulated institutional policies and study-specific standards operating procedures (SOPs), The study nurse will be required to be sensitive and considerate throughout the encounter with participants, their families and other health facility staff. He / She will be the face of the study to the community and the larger health facility team and will be required to communicate to families and community members as appropriate and at all times to display a professional attitude.
• He / She will report to the project manager
• The position is based in Mombasa. This role may require shift work, including weekends and public holidays.
• The nurse is required to have and maintain active nursing practice licenses in Kenya and will be required to contribute to clinical care at the respective health care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with health facility staff to identify potentially eligible study participants for recruitment into the study
• Contribute to screening and recruitment of study participants, including provision of informed consent.
• Clinical and non-clinical data collection for study participants
• Perform anthropometric measurements and vital signs measurements for study participants
• Conduct special study procedures for the study. A basic ultrasound procedure (AI-POCUS)
• Contribute to follow-up of participants for the post-visit data collection
• Create daily and monthly summary reports for activities as guided by the study coordinator.
• Communicate with families and community members about the study as appropriate and as guided by the study PI
• Attend training sessions and obtain relevant competency in data collection and informed consent, and other skills essential for delivery of his/her role.
• Regularly report any relevant events that affect the study to the study Manager
• As guided by the study coordinator, plan for data collection activities on a weekly and monthly basis to maximize efficiency of work output
• Conduct all study activities in adherence to the guidelines and protocols provided and with utmost confidentiality and ethical practice
• To handle study equipment with care and to ensure safe storage
• Participant reimbursement and accurate record-keeping as per study protocols and in compliance with AKU financial guidelines
• Any other responsibility as allocated by the PI and or/study Manager.

Requirements

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or equivalent
• Valid Practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Basic Computer literacy and training in Microsoft Office Suite

Relevant Experience

• Good written and verbal skills in English and Kiswahili
• Experience working at the maternity unit, antenatal care unit or child health units at hospital or health Centre level
• At least 1-year experience at a busy health facility
• Experience working at public health care facilities
• Experience in research activities at community or health facility level
• Experience in mobile data collection tools

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Keen listening ability
• Attentive to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently/with minimum supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules.
• Proactive, able to multi-task and willing to adapt to additional tasks
• Well groomed
• Willing to work long hours. This may include nights, weekends and/or public holidays.
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Courteous and respectful