Job Openings at Matibabu Foundation

Reports to: Pharm Tech in Charge

Duties / Responsibilities

• Dispensing or supervising the dispensation of medications and related supplies, according to physicians’ prescriptions
• Reviewing prescriptions for accuracy
• Checking for drug interactions
• Compounding medications and preparing special solutions
• Counseling patients regarding appropriate use of medications
• Overseeing daily ordering, as well as automatic refills
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate patient effectiveness
• Recommending drug therapy changes when appropriate
• Complying with drug laws as regulated by Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
• Educating patients and staff on drug therapies

Qualification / Requirements:

• Diploma in Pharmacy
• At least two (2) years’ work experience as a Pharmaceutical technologist
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Duly registered and licensed by the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Strong report writing and record keeping ability.
• Good computer and database skills.

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Reports to: Medical Director

Summary: The position is responsible for providing dental treatment and hygiene to prevent dental decay by examining, treating, cleaning patients’ teeth and providing education to patients on how to care effectively for their teeth and gums, and the effects of diet on oral health.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Oral Health
• 2 years of experience as a COHO in a health facility preferably in a rural setting.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• With Practicing License (Where applicable)
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Mature, friendly, confident and caring in nature

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out dental health education to community and MFK partners.
• Carry out surveys within the community to help determine oral health status and needs and report to the Management and other relevant bodies for action.

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We are hereby inviting qualified, talented and highly motivated candidates to fill the following position.

No of Position: 2

Reports to: Nursing Officer In-Charge

Summary: Nursing Practice is to provide safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients / families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

Qualification / Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse by the Nursing Council with current license to practice
• Required Credentials, Licensure or Certification
• At least 2 years’ experience preferably in a Clinical set-up
• Thorough knowledge of routine nursing process and practice.
• Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge is an added advantage
• Able to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices

Position Responsibilities:

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
• Provide the patient care on a very personal level.
• Provide daily report directly to physicians and RNs.
• Responsible for taking vitals and monitoring in-and-out volumes and treating common ailments like bedsores.
• Preparing and or performing several procedures such as dressing wounds, bathing and dressing, and giving enemas.
• May administer prescribed medicines or start IV fluids to patients.
• Maintenance of quality nursing care at all times to the patient.
• Ensure that the report is correctly given at each shift change.
• Carry out all nursing duties and other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• Apply technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.