Latest Recruitment at University of Nairobi

, ADVERT REF AD/7/97/23 , I POST
The Position

• The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciencies, under the Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAPAMR Kenya) Project. This is a five (5) year CDC project that will be conducted in three (3) hospitals: namely Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital and The National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital.

Location

• This is a full time position based at the University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, its holder reports to the Project Principal Investigator.

Duties and Resposnbilites

• Support the implementation of IPC recommendations and AMR stewardship action plans in the project health facilities to assist with antibiotic selection for common clinical conditions
• Participate in the development of SOPs, clinician handbooks, mentorship framework and guideline documents
• Assist in the development of campaign material on the risk of AMR as per the project’s objectives
• Support the coordination of AMR surveillance activities
• Support data collection on antimicrobial consumption and use in the project sites
• Support the delivery of trainings aimed at building laboratories capacities to undertake AMR surveillance
• Assist the Prncipal Investigator and the project’s Technical Experts to prepare technical progress reports on project implementation and achievements
• Support the implementation of other AMR related projects

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) degree, recognised by the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Registration with Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
• A valid Pharmacy practice license
• At least one (1) year of experience working with donor-funded projects or clinical research
• Demonstrate high level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality, and possesion excellent communication skills; a team player with report writing and analytical skills

Tenure and Terms of Appointment

• The tenure of this job is one (1) year, appointment is on contract which can renewed based on performance, mutual agreement and project period.

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 REF AD/7/96/23 , I POST
The Position

• The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciencies, under the Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAPAMR Kenya) Project. This is a five (5) year CDC project that will be conducted in three (3) hospitals: namely Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital and The National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital.

Location

• This is a full time position based at the University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, its holder reports to the Project Principal Investigator.

Duties and Resposnbilites

• Planning, organizing and coordinating project work including establishing and maintaining linkages with participating hospitals and other stakeholders
• Ensure necessary local ethics review board and governmental approvals and renewals are obtained for the project and managing project ethics and human subjects’ protection
• Supervision of site staff, ensuring that appropriate and good quality data is collected and uploaded in a timely manner
• Ensure proper administration of consent procedures and questionnaires
• Assist in training of staff involved in research on project methodologies
• Make weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports of project activities as may be required
• Liaise with the administrator with regard to project purchases and any other administrative issues
• Keep the Principal Investigator updated on all administrative, research and financial activities

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• A valid General Practice-Medical license
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• At least one (1) year of experience working with donor-funded projects or clinical research
• Experience in AMR surveillance will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate high level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality, and posseion of excellent communication; a team player with report writing and analytical skills

Tenure and Terms of Appointment

• The tenure of this job is one (1) year, appointment is on contract which can renewed based on performance, mutual agreement and project period.

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REF AD/7/95/23, I POST
The Position

• The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciencies, under the Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAPAMR Kenya) Project. This is a five (5) year CDC project that will be conducted in three (3) hospitals: namely Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital and The National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital.

Location

• This is a full time position based at the University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, with the holder of the position reporting to the Principal Investigator.

Duties and Resposnbilites

• Assist the project management team in preparation of annual and activity project budgets
• Assist to ensure that the project team adhere to approved activity implementation budgets
• Liaise with the UON Grant Office in processing of cash advances for project activities
• Assist to ensure that the right accounting documents are presented soon after project activites to clear cash advances
• Assist to confirm that all expenses incurred and paid for are project specific and within the approved budget amount and period
• Work closely with the project administrator to ensure that the relevant documents are attached to all payment request letters
• Receive and analyze project staff monthly time sheets to confirm the accuracy of the filled details
• Ensures consultant invoices correctly reflect timesheet details

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• At least CPA II, Section 4 or equivalent
• Knowledge of MS Office and accounting packages
• At least one (1) year of experience working with donor-funded projects in a similar position or related field
• Demonstrate high level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality, and posseion of excellent communication; a team player with report writing and analytical skills

Tenure and Terms of Appointment

• The tenure of this job is one (1) year, appointment is on contract which can renewed based on performance, mutual agreement and project period.

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REF AD/7/94/23, I POST
The Position

• The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciencies, under the Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAPAMR Kenya) Project. This is a five (5) year CDC project that will be conducted in three (3) hospitals: namely Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital and The National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital.

Location

• This is a full time position based at the University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, its holder reports to the Project Principal Investigator.

Duties and Resposnbilites

• Database management and maintenance
• Developing M&E guidelines, data collection, management and analysis protocols
• Ensuring source documents are safeguarded and that optimal data quality is maintained
• Tabulating program data to generate weekly and quarterly reports
• Maintaining a clean log frame of data queries and how they have been resolved
• Developing standard operating procedures for data management
• Statistical analysis of routine project data
• Resolving data queries and carrying out data trend analysis

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Biometry
• Masters degree in Epidemiology or Biostatistics
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• At least five (5) years of working experience in handling research health information systems
• Experience in writing scientific manuscripts and writing grants
• Demonstrated skills in database development with good analytical and presentation skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience working on an online data entry platform will be an added advantage

Tenure and Terms of Appointment

• The tenure of this job is one (1) year, appointment is on contract which can renewed based on performance, mutual agreement and project period.

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AD/7/105/23 – 7 POSTS

• Applicants must be holders of either Bachelor Degree or Higher Diploma in Health Records and Information Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized learning Institution. They should have three (3) years’ experience as Junior Health Records Officer Grade ABC/BC.
• The successful candidate will among other assignments be expected to prepare patients health records and information data; compile statistical health records and information related reports, participate in training UHS and other authorized staff in the use of Health Records and Information and perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time

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AD/7/104/23 – 5 POSTS

• Applicants must be holders of either Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher Diploma Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized learning Institution. They should have three (3) years’ experience as Medical Laboratory Technologist grade ABC.
• The successful candidate will among other assignments be expected to perform routine, urgent and specialized diagnostic investigations, perform both internal and external quality assurance processes, prepare reports on laboratory testing, ensure optimum laboratory sample management, oversee registration of patients ad generation of laboratory identification numbers and run daily/regular equipment maintenance 

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AC/7/103/23 – 11 POSTS
Job specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or related field
• Registered with the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board or any other applicable Board/Body
• Three (3) years experience as a Pharmaceutical Technologist Grade 8/9/10 (DEF)

Duties and responsibilities
The duties of the Assistant Chief Pharmacist shall include but are not limited to:

• Process and issue drugs as per doctor’s prescription
• Guide patients on proper use of drugs, adherence and other adverse effects occasioned by the drug.
• Proper drug and related records keeping.
• Replenishing drugs in stores to ensure consistency in availability of drugs to patients
• Stocking and pricing of medications in inventory
• Prepare medication for patients
• Carry out monthly stock takes and reconciliation
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor from time to time 

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 AC/7/102/23 – 3 POSTS
Job specifications

• Bachelors degree or Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field
• Three (3) years experience as a Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist Grade 8/9/10 (DEF)

Duties and responsibilities
The duties of the Assistant Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist shall include but are not limited to:

• Review patient reports/results for dispatch
• Develop Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
• Manage Laboratory Quality Assurance/Assessment programs
• In charge of various sections at the laboratory (Hematology, Chemistry, Immunoserology, Microbiology, etc)
• Prepare laboratory operations reports
• Perform any other related duties assigned by supervisor from time to time

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AC/7/101/23 – 2 POSTS
Job specifications

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Occupational and Educational Psychology, Sociology and Social work or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience as a Counselor Grade 8/9/10 (DEF) or equivalent
• Computer literacy

Duties and responsibilities
The duties of the Assistant Chief Counselling Psychologist shall include but are not limited to:

• Organize and carry out support group therapy,
• Provide education and training on HIV, ADA, RHS and mental Health, Organize and carry out VCT services,
• Provide guidance and counseling services to students and staff
• Train peer counselors at satellite clinics,
• Collect and analyze HTS and Counselling data
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time 

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AC/7/100/23 – 3 POSTS
Job specifications

• Bachelors degree or Higher Diploma in Health Records and Information Management or equivalent
• Three (3) years experience as a Health Records and Information Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF)

Computer literacy
Duties and responsibilities

• The duties of the Assistant Chief Health Records and Information Officer shall include but are not limited to:
• Maintain accurate medical records for students, staff and their dependants
• Ensure smooth running of the Health Management Information System at the clinic
• Overseeing operations at the health records registry
• Maintain, weed and archive of staff and their dependent records
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time

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AC/7/99/23 – 8 POSTS
Job specifications

• MB.Ch.B, M Med degree.
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Six (6) years experience with at three (3) years experience as a Medical Officer Grade 12

Duties and responsibilities
The duties of the Senior Medical Officer shall include but are not limited to:

• Perform routine examination and clinical diagnosis of patients,
• In charge of outpatient clinics
• Take care of in-patient patients admitted in various hospitals
• Provide leadership in areas of specialization
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, University Health Services or his/her appointee.

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AC/7/98/23 – 10 POSTS:
Job specifications

• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medical Medicine and Surgery.
• Registered with the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya
• Three (3) years experience as a Clinical Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF)
• Certificate of Good Clinical Practice
• Computer literacy

Duties and responsibilities
The duties of the Assistant Chief Clinical Officer shall include but are not limited to:

• Diagnosing and treating patient’s disease or injury
• Ordering and interpreting patients medical tests
• Prescribing treatment medication
• Performing routine medical and surgical procedures
• Referring patients to specialized medical practitioners
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the head of section