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  • Posted: Dec 6, 2024
    Deadline: Dec 13, 2024
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    Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare.


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    General Nurse

    Job Objective/Purpose

    • Adhere to Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, protocols, procedures and standards.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Ensure proper inventory of the available equipment on a daily basis and ensure that they are in good working condition. Report any malfunction to Bio-Medical Technician/Unit Manager.
    • Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth through;
    • Offering quality care to patients and ensuring good working relationship with our stakeholders
    • Record all sentinel incidents/events and report within 24 hours using the provided tools
    • Maintain and enforce infection control standards per the hospital manual and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable.
    • Daily compilation of government reports and submitting them to the Unit Manager (leprosy, cholera, maternal deaths etc)
    • Active participation in ward rounds and receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift
    • Proper documentation of patient notes and review; consulting with fellow clinicians, consultants when need be.
    • Ensure that all diagnostic requests (lab and radiology) have patient’s clinical information.
    • Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) (patient identification, effective communication, safety of high alert medication, ensure correct site procedure and surgery, reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections, reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls)
    • Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs)
    • Provides patient and family education/teaching applicable to the patients’ medical condition. 
    • Organize emergency trolley for easy use during resuscitation, drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment is removed and reported promptly 
    • Update doctors/consultants on patient’s progress and any critical values as soon as they are available
    • Ensure all the relevant consultants have explained procedures and have obtained consent.
    • Complete official checklists for all patients prior to procedures (theatre, radiology, renal)
    • Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times, as per policy.
    • Participate in emergency response
    • Drug administration.
    • Adhere to the 10 rights of drug administration (right patient, medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, client education, assessment, evaluation and client refusal of treatment)
    • Submit all new drug orders to pharmacy promptly and STAT doses given within 30 minutes
    • Keep D.D.A. drugs safe and drug register properly per unit requirements
    • Ensure all verbal prescriptions should be signed within 24 hours by the respective doctor per the hospital policy.
    • Ensure all treatment sheets have patients biodata including information on drug allergies.
    • Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description

    Person Specification

    • Diploma in Nursing
    • A valid nursing council of Kenya license
    • Up to date BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate
    • 2 years’ experience in nursing
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Result Oriented
    • Customer focus
    • Reliable 

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    Laboratory Manager

    Job Description

    • Operational planning: Develop and implement strategic plans and objectives for the laboratory in alignment with the organization's goals. Identify opportunities for process improvement, expansion, or optimization to enhance operational efficiency.
    • Resource management: Manage and allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, supplies, and budget. Ensure optimal utilization of resources while maintaining quality standards and meeting operational targets.
    • Team management: Supervise and mentor laboratory staff, including technicians, and support personnel. Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to foster a productive and engaged team.
    • Workflow coordination: Coordinate and prioritize laboratory activities to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tests or projects. Collaborate with other departments to facilitate seamless coordination and communication.
    • Quality assurance: Work closely with the Lab Quality Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and best practices. Monitor and implement quality control measures to maintain accurate and reliable test results.
    • Equipment management: Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments. Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and properly utilized.
    • Safety and compliance: Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements in the laboratory. Promote a culture of safety by conducting regular safety training, audits, and inspections in coordination with the Lab Quality Manager.
    • Data management: Oversee the proper documentation, storage, and archival of laboratory data and records. Implement and maintain a robust data management system to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
    • Vendor management: Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts, procure necessary materials, and maintain good relationships. Monitor vendor performance and evaluate alternatives as needed.
    • Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency enhancement. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the laboratory team by implementing best practices and fostering innovation

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    Resident Anastheologist

    • Provide professional and compassionate medical treatment, care and services by providing quality anaesthesiology and critical care services in line with Avenue Healthcare’s policies, procedures and standards, and medical standards and practices.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Work with the Clinical team to navigate patients through the treatment journey, providing appropriate consultation and attending to all patients who require theater services - pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative, within hospital SOPs and internationally best practices.
    • Provide clarity of investigations to be carried out, interpretation of the results, and ensure accurate, and clear documentation of patient history, physical examination, investigations, and management.
    • Facilitate patient admissions, necessary consents, updates of treatment options and progress to the patient and the next of kin, and discharges.
    • Champion evidence based practice and continuous skill improvement by attending and Facilitating CMEs  to colleagues to build capacity to provide care.
    • Actively participate in clinical quality initiatives including, morbidity and mortality meetings, maintaining and enforcing infection control standards,ensuring patients safety following the IPSGs, Incident reporting, RCAs and QIPs.
    • Ensure proper and effective drug administration and management as per policy and procedures.
    • Ensure the Unit is financially viable, and demonstrate growth by managing costs, ensuring proper pre-authorization, timely and accurate billing of drugs and services, and monitoring patient limits.

    Person Specification 

    • Specialist recognition in Anesthesiology
    • Masters in Anesthesiology and Bachelors degree in Medicine (MBChB) from recognized Institutions

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