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  • Posted: Dec 4, 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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    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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    Theatre Nurse

    Key Responsibilities

    • Maintaining Theatre list
    • Correctly book patients for surgical procedures 
    • Ensure surgeon / anaesthetist are informed of bookings or changes in time
    • Receiving Patients 
    • Checks completeness of theatre checklist and act appropriately
    • Carry out a Pre-Operative Assessment
    • Appropriately explain the nature of the procedure / operation to the patient
    • Ensure all X-rays, Scans, Investigations and Bloods are available
    • Obtains correct consent for operations and general anaesthesia for day cases
    • Prepares and avails patient in time for operation with all reports for day cases
    • Operating Room Management 
    • Accounting for all the pieces of equipment, especially after the operation. 
    • Getting and opening packs required 
    • Ensures that the packs remain sterile and that the operating room environment is contamination free
    • Post-Operation
    • Accurately assesses patient after operation, documents clinical observations & findings
    • Consults and advises surgeon / anaesthetist immediately if abnormalities are noted
    • Effectively hands over the patient to recovery / ward nurse
    • Drug Administration
    • Ensure all required drugs/supplies are available
    • Adhere to the 10 rights of drug administration (right patient, medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, client education, assessment, evaluation and client refusal of treatment)
    • Ensure all treatment sheets have patients biodata including information on drug allergies.
    • Submit all new drug orders to pharmacy promptly and STAT doses given within 30 minutes
    • Ensures all the items used by patients are billed accurately 
    • Ensures crash cart and emergency equipment are checked as required by the hospital standards
    • Equipment
    • Ensures that the Operating Room is well stocked with the required surgical instruments
    • Keep regular inventory of equipment
    • Keep all necessary packs and instruments organized for easy use during each procedure
    • Infection - Control
    • Ensure proper disposal of medical waste
    • Ensure medical equipment are disinfected before next use
    • Ensure proper disinfectants are used
    • Maintain and enforce infection control standards per the hospital manual and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable.
    • Record all sentinel incidents/events and report within 24 hours using the provided tools
    • Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) 
    • 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
    • Ensure client satisfaction through optimal quality of care, effective communication, timely feedback and escalation of unresolved issues to the incharge and demonstrate follow-up and improvement.
    • Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description

    Person Specification

    • A higher diploma in Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
    • Higher Diploma in Perioperative Nursing is a must have   
    • A valid nursing council of Kenya license
    • Up to date BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate
    • 2 years’ experience in nursing
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail and results oriented

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