Job Opportunities at Nairobi Hospital

REF/TNH/PT/11/20: (Contract)

Reporting to the Team Leader – Pharmacy, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Processing and dispensing prescriptions, treatment sheets and medication orders correctly and accurately.
• Giving accurate drug information to all doctors, nurses, patients and other user departments.
• Following the laid down security and safety systems and procedures in all transactions including not sharing computer log-in and password with other staff.
• Participating in the drug stocking process i.e. stock requisition, reception from stores, prompt shelving and keeping a tight control of pharmacy stock items.
• Following up to conclusion all stock issues requiring attention such as the pricing of drugs, patient credits, replacement of damaged or expired stocks.
• Participating in stock takes and actively take part in stock variance reconciliation.
• Checking the expiry dates of medicines, making sure that the short expiry drugs are tagged and returned back to the store in compliance with the Short Expiry Drug Policy
• Carrying out quarterly medicine storage areas inspection in all theatres, critical care areas and crash carts.
• Participating in the formulation and implementation of hospital policies on drug use, pharmacy standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Assisting the Senior Pharmacists in the training of new Pharmaceutical Technologists and students who come to the pharmacy unit for their internship.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.
• Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Possession of valid annual practicing license.
• One (1) years working experience.
• Good communication skills, honest and good interpersonal skills.

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REF/TNH/SLT/11/20: (Contract)

Reporting to the Chief Physiotherapist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
• Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.
• Educating patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.
• Taking detailed notes on patient history and progress.
• Evaluating patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.
• To have knowledge of and work within the framework of relevant procedures including Safeguarding/Child Protection etc.
• Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field by attending conferences, conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.
• Providing mentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.
• Working within a team to improve the effectiveness of service delivery.

At a more senior level, you’ll need to be:

• Conducting personal development reviews with colleagues.
• Supporting newly qualified SLTs and speech and language therapy assistants.
• Planning and delivering training sessions.
• Undertaking clinical audit
• Participating in research projects.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Sc. or Master’s degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-language Pathology.
• Relevant license and certification.
• Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required.
• Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
• Familiarity with basic computer software.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Possession of valid annual practicing license.
• Good communication skills, honest, good interpersonal skills.

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REF/TNH/RS/11/20: (Contract)

Reporting to the Chief Radiographer, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Providing leadership to the Radiographers in the assigned section including performance management, coaching and mentoring.
• Ensuring provision of high quality, reliable radiology diagnostic services.
• Enabling high quality patient experience including quality of care and optimal turnaround time
• Participating in preparation of the duty rotas and leave plans.
• Facilitating adherence to set standard set standards for routine and special examinations.
• Producing images of high diagnostic quality.
• Performing radiographic examinations for diagnostic purposes according to the requirements of the referring physician.
• Performing routine and special radiological examinations including mobile radiography and image intensifier when required.
• Participating in customer complaint handling, root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Effective use of picture archiving & radiological information systems.
• Championing patient centered care and continual improvement.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Higher diploma in Ultrasound
• Valid practice licence.
• Three (3) years work experience.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Effective problem solving ability.
• Good customer service skills.