Jobs at Africare

Core Responsibilities

• Patient clinical management at Medical Centre; 
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients by taking proper history, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, make appropriate diagnosis and performing routine medical and surgical procedures and prescription of treatment for all patients 
• Proper documentation of EMR (Electronic Medical records)
• Oversee the efficient referral of patients in liaison with other departments to other practitioners for further management 
• Provide education to the patient and relatives/caregivers.
• Manage medical emergencies by ensuring emergency medical preparedness as the emergency team leader and ensure emergency drills are performed.
• Duly document all Incidences and manage accordingly 
• In conjunction with consultants, work to provide specialized care to clients.
• Provide effective supervision to nurses including objective setting, performance management, and mentoring, enhancing clinical acumen and ensure staff productivity is optimized. 
• Collecting, compiling and submission of accurate clinical reports and any other required documentation. 
• Lead the department in development, implementation and review of Standard Operating Procedures for the assigned department aimed at providing safe and quality healthcare to patients.

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Core Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient outcomes and provide appropriate health care services
• Perform nursing procedures safely and efficiently
• Identify priorities and implement care based on individual patients’ needs and sound nursing judgment
• Implement patient flow process effectively
• Utilize the standards and procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing and exceed patients’ expectations
• Participate in quality audits within their departments; addressing identified gaps and concerns
• Be a role model of the nursing profession and exercise professionalism at all times, ensuring all patients are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect, and are encouraged to be involved in their care
• Communicate and act as liaison with patients, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity
• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to the Company’s infection prevention and control protocols and utilize infection control measures, to provide a safe and suitable environment for patients, staff and visitors etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in KRCHN or a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BScN)
• Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Have a valid practice license
• Valid BLS Certification
• Proficiency in computer application packages

Experience

• Work experience of a minimum of two (2) years as a registered nurse in a hospital
• Technical skills/Leadership competencies
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills - English and Kiswahili
• Wide knowledge of the health industry
• Good management skills
• Be a proactive team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimum supervision

Language Skills

• English
• Swahili (Preferred)

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Core Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and handle blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples
• Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine and perform blood counts using microscope as outlined on SOPs, Manuals and Policies
• Perform quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy
• Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy
• Keep records and reports on results according to established procedures
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
• Orientation of new staff
• Participate in CMEs and quarterly assessment tests
• Timely and accurate billing of laboratory services
• Department report submission (weekly and monthly reports)
• Stock management and monthly submission of stock report with explained variances
• Review and act on quality indicator reports (IQC, EQA/interlaboratory comparison, TAT, sample rejection)
• Document CAPA on all non-conformities
• Follow laid down Lab Board approved rules for medical lab profession and adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma/ BSC in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related disciplines
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.

Experience

• 3 +years’ work experience.

Technical skills/Leadership competencies

• Proficiency in computer application packages
• Able to use, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Effective communication both oral and written
• Attention to details
• Systematically manage work and workplace
• Demonstrate leadership and organizational competence
• Uphold ethics and professionalism
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to collect, prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols

Language Skills

• English
• Swahili (Preferred)