Openings at Kisumu Specialists Hospital

Job Summary 

The successful applicant will be expected to lead the following functions; i) Cash and Assets Management, ii) Payments and Utilities Management, iii) Planning and Budgeting, iv)Statutory Returns and Payroll Deductions, v) Reporting and Controls, and vi) Relationship Management in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner in line with the established guidelines.

Job Responsibilities and Duties 

• Cash and Assets Management-perform reconciliations and maintaining an up-to-date asset register
• Take part in Planning and Budgeting processes
• Participating in the development, review, and implementation of the payable policies and procedures in line with best practices and industry trends;  
• Gathering and verifying invoices for appropriate documentation, processing of payment vouchers, filing and maintaining correct payables ledgers
• Payments and Utilities Management-Clarifying any questionable invoice items, prices, or receiving signatures, obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
• Ensuring transactions are captured in journals, ledgers, and other records, reconciling accounts payable transactions
• Reporting and controls-Preparing an analysis of accounts, leading in month-end closure of books and monitoring accounts to ensure representation of a fair view of all books of accounts 
• Participate in interim and final audit processes by maintaining accurate historical records; and provision of supporting documentation
• Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications and Desired Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or other business related fields from a recognized institution.
• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA
• Excellent understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Financial and Management Accounting; Taxation, and relevant legislation.
• High proficiency in the use of standard PC packages with a good understanding of spreadsheets and systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics Nav
•  High organization and communication skills to be able to interact with people at all levels, handle multiple priorities and get things done with a hands-on approach.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills coupled with the ability to solve problems and form conclusions.

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Job Summary

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and assuming responsibility and accountability for the provision of efficient and accurate laboratory tests and procedures to assist in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of patients. He/ She will also be responsible for implementation of new procedures, quality control of laboratory services and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines, standards and protocols relating to laboratory services.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage reporting, monitoring resources, and laboratory personnel.
• Work closely with team members to provide effective solutions to support business and quality objectives.
• Facilitate effective communication across internal departments by trending and reporting data.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, budgets, and programs schedules.
• Identification and addressing of complains, risks, non-conformance and corrective actions.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of trainings, workshops and seminars for Lab staff.
• Ensure the lab establishes and maintains calibration programs, quality controls and assurance programs for all equipment that affect quality results.
• Ensure safe laboratory environmental in compliance with good laboratory practice and applicable regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from accredited institution.
• 4+ years of progressive management/or supervisory experience.
• Registered by the KMLTTB with current practicing license.
• Experience with ISO 15189:2012 laboratory accreditation processes required.
• Demonstrate ability and capacity to steer the laboratory to transition from ISO 15189:2012 to ISO 15189:2022 accreditation standard.
• Trainings in Implementation of ISO 15189 Standard, Internal Auditing and Risk Management in Medical Laboratory Quality systems will be an added Advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, team building and mentoring abilities.