Openings at Aga Khan Hospital University

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will perform obstetric ultrasound procedures for research participants with the aim of providing accurate pregnancy dating at various gestations. He/she will also perform research roles including screening and recruitment of study participants, clinical and non-clinical data collection, reporting and follow-up.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with health facility staff and community teams to identify potentially eligible study participants for specific studies and sub-studies.
• Appropriately communicate with families and community about the study.
• Contribute to screening and recruitment of study participants including provision of informed consent.
• Clinical and non-clinical data collection for study participants.
• Preparation of summary reports on research activities.
• Participants follow-up for research visits and data collection.
• Providing accurate pregnancy dating by performing obstetric ultrasound on research participants.
• Adequately handle and store study equipment and perform basic maintenance procedures.
• Manage supplies related to obstetric ultrasound provision to ensure service continuity.
• Train other research staff in roles related to obstetric ultrasound and relevant data collection.
• Any other responsibility assigned by the study coordinator.

 REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Medical Imaging Science or Diagnostic Radiography from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Sonography will be an added advantage.
• Registered by the Kenya Radiation Protection Board and have a valid licence.
• Other clinically qualified applicants with demonstrable competence in providing obstetric ultrasound will be considered.
• Competent at providing Obstetric ultrasound service including pregnancy dating and various gestations.
• At least 1-year clinical experience in providing obstetric ultrasound at a busy health facility.

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Job Summary

The successful candidate will lead study activities related to provision of ultrasound based accurate pregnancy dating for research participants in the PRECISE study and other related pregnancy studies. His/her role will involve planning, coordinating, and reporting research activities including participants’ selection, recruitment, data collection and follow-up of research participants.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of study activities involving ultrasound in pregnancy and gestational age assessment.
• Plan and coordinate all ultrasound related activities alongside the study/project coordinator.
• Train study research assistant on procedures involving obstetric ultrasound and relevant data collection.
• Regularly check the quality of procedures and saved videos of scans to ensure compliance to SOP and good quality.
• Directly supervise research assistants.
• Contribute to the selection, purchase, setup, and basic maintenance of ultrasound equipment and maintain inventory for ultrasound devices.
• Support the purchase and tracking of supplies for ultrasound related procedures.
• Develop site specific SOPs, policies, and processes for ultrasound related procedures.
• Contribute to data analysis for ultrasound related data.
• Preparation and compilation of reports for ultrasound related activities.
• Be directly involved in participant screening, informed consent, recruitment, follow-up, and data collection.
• Providing accurate pregnancy dating by performing obstetric ultrasound on research participants.
• Liaise with other AKU research studies, particularly those involving ultrasound in pregnancy and gestational age assessment.
• Support the setup and running of other PRECISE sub-studies and/or related studies as allocated by Principal Investigator.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by Principal Investigator.

 Requirements

• Higher Diploma in Sonography /Medical Imaging or equivalent.
• Other clinically qualified applicants with demonstrable competence in providing obstetric ultrasound will be considered.
• Registration with the Kenya Radiation Board or equivalent medical certification.
• Other qualification relevant to clinical research will be an added advantage. This includes clinical qualifications e.g., Clinical Medicine, Public health.
• At least 2 years’ clinical experience in providing obstetric ultrasound at a busy health facility.
• At least 1 year experience in a health research environment including community and public health facility setting. 
• Relevant experience in multi-centre/multi-country projects will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise large teams.

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Responsibilities:

• Performs duties to support cardiopulmonary bypass; maintains and demonstrates competency in the performance of all responsibilities.
• Appropriate choice and use of disposable and heart-lung machine equipment and safety devices for the performance of CPB.
• Appropriate maintenance, according to hospital practice guidelines, of the patient’s physiological parameters/variables during CPB.
• Prepares for surgery by assembling extracorporeal circuit, including connecting tubing, oxygenators, pumps and filters. Primes and de-bubbles circuit.
• Prepares, administers and monitors flow of prescribed solutions and medications including circuit prime, cardioplegia, and blood products used during procedures requiring extracorporeal support.
• Develops perfusion care plan and calculates appropriate perfusion formulae to be communicated during preoperative briefing.
• Manages extracorporeal circuits to achieve conditions ordered by surgeon, including CPB, deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA), coronary perfusion, veno-venous bypass, or partial bypass.
• Maintains supply of blood in system and makes any adjustments needed to achieve conditions specified by surgeon or anesthesiologist, such as changes in blood temperature, oxygen/carbon dioxide ratio in blood, or patients’ electrolytes.
• Receives and interprets blood gas values and assesses adequacy of perfusion. Adjusts and monitors heart-lung machine settings according to clinical practice guidelines for CPB.
• Monitors and maintains anticoagulation according to clinical practice guidelines for CPB.
• Disassembles extracorporeal circuits and mechanical components of the heart/lung machine and cleans all non-disposable items and disposes of contaminated materials.
• Records, updates and maintains permanent records of all cardiovascular bypass procedures.
• Participates in emergency operation of intra-aortic balloon pump during cardiac procedures.
• Prepares and manages extracorporeal support for complex vascular surgery, including descending aortic aneurysm repair.
• Prepares and manages blood conservation systems.
• Prepares and manages extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuits for veno-arterial and veno-venous support.
• Maintains a working knowledge of appropriate equipment and strategies utilized for complex cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
• Prepares and manages para-corporeal ventricular assist devices for patients requiring temporary ventricular support.

   Requirements:

• Diploma from a Medical training College (basic) 
• Certificate/Diploma in Perfusion Technology (Sub-speciality)
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• (Two) 2 years on the job perfusion training experience in a university teaching hospital.
• Certificates in: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Intra-aortic balloon pump, Biomedical pump, Auto transfusion 
• Demonstrates expert knowledge in normal heart function and the various diseases that afflict the heart