Jobs at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Triage each patient using the PCETAS criteria and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs
• Identify patients with infectious diseases and initiate appropriate isolation precautions and communicate as appropriate
• Perform focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner according to established triage guidelines 
• Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in the emergency room
• 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
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as insertion of invasive lines 
• Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging
• Collect specimens in emergency situations and ensure correct labeling.
• 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  
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies
• Be accountable for judicious use of resources and ensure accurate and timely billing of supplies
• Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the nurse manager
• Participate in unit based continuing 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 European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

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Job Purpose:

Formulation of short and long-term strategies; managing hospitality services programmes, environmental programmes and safety activities to ensure compliance with legal requirements.  In addition, ensuring an accessible and safe environment for the patients, visitors, faculty and staff at the Aga Khan University, Nairobi; providing expert advice to the Aga Khan Hospitals in East Africa.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and organize the deployment of plant & equipment to meet agreed standards and cost-effectiveness and long-term development of the University strategies to ensure safe, effective and efficient functioning facilities and integrated efforts amongst the facility areas/ users.
• Develops strategies, policies and procedures which are measurable and realistic for the Division including hospitality and other services 
• Prepares annual budgets for capital and revenue expenditure for the hospitality/ facility division and ensure compliance after its approval
• Ensure managers execute the agreed plans and strategies according to the implementation schedule and see to it that all work instructions and plans function efficiently
• Establish parameters relevant to guidelines to meet division goals while continuously monitoring expenses and key result areas, and implement strategies to meet goals
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Chief Operating Officer and/or Senior Leadership.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelors in Engineering OR BSc. (Engineering)
• MBA will be an added advantage
• Registered with relevant Engineering Body and/or eligible for registration with the Engineering board of Kenya/ Kenya Institute of engineers
• Experience in Facilities Management 
• Over 12 years’ experience in ALL Engineering areas, general management and customer service.
• Experience in hospital industry highly desirable
• Innovative and a good team player,
• Good leadership and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, 
• Customer friendly and well versed with computer skills.
• Working knowledge of architectural applications
• High integrity
• Good grooming and self-presentation