Vacancies at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Receive specimens for Microbiology testing.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls on all processes in Microbiology
• Monitor and manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in Microbiology.
• Perform tests with maximum efficiency utilizing reagents appropriately by following laid down standard operating procedures to achieve expected turn-around time.
• Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results to appropriate clinicians with recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Observe/comply with Health & Safety requirements in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in the work area.
• Develop and implement SOPs in Microbiology.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives 

Requirements:

• Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institute or equivalent
• Registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
• Minimum 3 years working experience.
• Well versed in the required discipline
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills (both written and oral)
   

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Responsibilities

• Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and monitor patients’ progress on a regular basis.
• Initiate discussions with patient and care givers to enable better diagnostic and therapeutic medical care services.
• Attend to critical patients in a timely manner.
• When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life saving emergency medical procedures.
• Educate patients on wellness prevention and early detection of risk factors for disease (s).
• Provide materials, resources and referrals to patients, family members/care givers.
• Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.
• Take role of teaching and supervising residents, SHOs and other clinical staff.
• Engage nursing and ward staff in ensuring that all treating equipment is functional and available for patient care/treatment.
• Work closely with other members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilization.
• Teaching, assessment and mentorship of medical school students, interns and residents.
• Participate in developing and reviewing the syllabus for assigned teaching modules.
• Participating in Departmental Residency Training Committee (DRTC), examination and other faculty or departmental meetings as may be determined.
• Collaborate with consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities.
• Participate in all teams efforts as departmental needs arise.
• Carry out any other duty as may be required by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent.
• MMed in Paediatrics – position terminates two years post training upon KMP&D Board recognition of specialty.
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Emergency Paediatric Life Support (EPLS).
• Completion of 3-4 years formal Post-Graduate Medical Education in a recognized university.
• Demonstrates competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Responsible team player.
• Seeks and accepts advice and adheres to deadlines.
• Punctual and respects commitments made.
• Works with minimal supervision.