Job Openings at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Leads the team in development, implementation and monitoring of unit based clinical policies and procedures
• Guides nurses in the assessment of patient care needs and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions
• Identifies learning needs of the nurses and assumes responsibility for development and implementation of unit‑based in-service programs for all nursing staff
• Makes daily rounds of all patients in the unit while reviewing patient allocation to determine correct patient assignment to the nurses
• Ensures that all documentation related to patient care is done as well as ensure that staff are familiar with the documentation policy
• Participates in the Nursing Division Nursing Quality Assurance audit program
• Guides nursing staff in initiation of and participation in Hospital-wide as well as Unit-based nursing research projects;
• Ensures a monthly report of learning activities and spot checks are submitted to the relevant entities on time
• Takes lead in unit based continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects.

Requirements:

• Registered nurse (KRN/M; KRCHN) with a BSc-Nursing degree 
• Current licensure with the Kenya Nursing Council
• Computer and the Microsoft office packages proficiently
• Certification in BLS
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical nursing experience in an acute care teaching hospital.
• Must possess teaching abilities, leadership qualities, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a sense of professional development.
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in medical nursing.

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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 promptly report adverse reactions.
• Assess and monitor patients who are receiving chemotherapy with the assistance of a chemotherapy nurse.
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital
• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and dressing
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as Lumbar Puncture and insertion of invasive lines
• Carry out pre and post-operative care for the surgical patient
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging.
• Collect specimens such as sputum, stool, urine and ensure correct labeling of specimen bottles
• Perform pain assessment 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 commence enteral feeds as prescribed, assess absorption and elimination, and give feedback as appropriate
• Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life Support
• Provide a safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
• Participate in quality initiatives including clinical care program certification (CCPC)
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumables
• Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse manager
• Follow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made
• Assist in orientation of new nurses and mentoring of junior nursing staff and students
• Provide leadership for the team and manage the unit in a given shift
• Participate in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements

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

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Job Summary

• The faculty will make a significant contribution to the delivery of the undergraduate teaching including the delivery of high-quality teaching in Medical Physiology across MBChB and BSc. Nursing undergraduate programmes. The faculty will have an important academic and research leadership role in embedding research expertise into the life of the discipline and Department of Biomedical Sciences and will be required to develop high-quality, productivity-driven networks across AKU and with local, national and international, internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Medical Physiology and providing academic advice and support to Medical College as well as School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) students.
• Contributing to curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment in Medical Physiology and working closely with colleagues to create an effective integrated curriculum.
• Contributing to the regular evaluation and development of blocks that include Medical Physiology in terms of content, delivery and assessment.
• Working with individual students and supporting them on their research projects
• Developing proposals for research funding and presenting academic papers in conferences/ seminars/ workshops/ symposia.
• Contributing to scholarship in medical education or other areas of inquiry with the Medical College and SONAM in collaboration with colleagues.
• Representing the Medical College and SONAM at local, regional and national meetings relevant to medical education and the specialist subject of Medical Physiology, with internal and external bodies and develop leadership in this domain.

Requirements

• A medical degree or a good honours degree in Medical Physiology or related discipline
• Postgraduate degree in medical Physiology or another relevant subject.
• Accomplished teaching of Medical Physiology in an undergraduate medical programme (or similar) using evidence-informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
• Experience in educational management that ensures well-organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated clinical research skills is an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate with medical students and faculty members.
• Ability to keep abreast with continuous professional development initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work with minimal supervision.