Vacancies at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

To assist with Neurodevelopmental assessments of study participants. The data collection will take place within the hospital facilities. The Research Assistant- Neurodevelopmental Assessments will be expected to work with the hospital staff to ensure data collection and recruitment, while observing adherence to standard operating protocols for the specific studies.

Responsibilities

• Screen and identify eligible participants among children at the hospitals;
• Provide information, education and support to families or guardians of potentially eligible research participants;
• Administer the informed consent process for the study;
• Assist in collection of sociodemographic and phenotype data, using research electronic data capture software; and
• Foster good working relations with hospital’s nursing and clinical team and be willing to participate in continuous medical education (CME) activities in mental/neurological health care.

Requirements 

• A degree in Psychology, Early childhood Education/ Development, and other allied fields;
• Formal training in the use of Neurodevelopmental Assessment tools;
• At least 2 years’ experience in research specifically related to Neurodevelopment;
• Flexible – able to work extra hours when needed;
• Able to work with vulnerable populations such as those with neurological or mental health disorders;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written); and
• Be computer-literate with proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.

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Job Summary

The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Human Development has recently been funded to set up a training programme called the ALMA. The ALMA network represents African Leadership for Measuring Brain Health in children and Adolescents. The network is co-led by two new African-run research institutes in Nairobi and Cape Town: the AKU’s Institute for Human Development and the UCT Neuroscience Institute. The network leaders are joined by four established partners, Kamuzu University of Health Science, University of Zambia, Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Oxford, together with collaborators in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Ghana.

The ALMA network seeks to understand neurobiological mechanisms, case identification, assessment methodology and childhood interventions to maximize long-term outcomes in children as they emerge into adults. Three main aims motivate ALMA investigators: 1) Advance the science of child and adolescent brain development in Africa with a focus on African singularities; 2) Train an interdisciplinary cadre of African scientists, from early career to independent researcher in psychometrics and neuroscience while promoting gender equity; 3) Strengthen administrative and infrastructural capacity of AKU and its African partner institutions in research management. To meet its objectives, the ALMA network seeks to recruit and train more than 45 fellows (Masters, PhD and Post Doc) over the next 4 years across more than 5 countries.

We are offering four fully paid-for Postdoctoral fellowships.  We are looking for highly motivated individuals willing and able to work full-time on this programme. A post-doctoral fellow will be able to select and focus these workaround:

• Adolescent cognitive and mental health: measurements (psychometrics, neuropsychology and/ or neurophysiology), and interventions. These studies can be carried out within the general population, with adolescents living with HIV or with adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease.
• Early childhood development:  measures (psychometrics, neurophysiology including EEG, ERPs and neuroimaging work and neurodevelopmental work) and interventions. 
• Neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD (Diagnosis, Genetics and Intervention approaches)

Successful candidates will work with their supervisors to refine the topic areas and develop a full workplan within the first 3 months.

 Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the specific research projects they will be attached;
• Contribute to conducting a literature review, proposal development, and strategic planning for mutually agreed projects;
• Support with planning and supervising data collection activities;
• Support with data management and analysis;
• Support the project and project team in community engagement and dissemination activities; and
• Mentorship and Supervision of PhD and master’s students.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Psychology, Neurosciences, or any other allied field.  Candidates who can demonstrate that they will complete their PhD within the next 6 months, can apply;
• Strong statistical background;
• Less than 2 years post PhD experience;
• Working knowledge of quantitative statistical software;
• Strong written and oral communication skills that can be demonstrated through published peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations and community engagement;
• Candidates with an interest and demonstrable experience in specialized fields like psychometrics, data science, especially AI/Machine learning methods, and Neurophysiological assessments for brain functioning are encouraged to apply;
• Strong scientific writing skills. Successful candidates will be expected to have at least 1 publication in a reputable, international peer-reviewed scientific journal;
• Working knowledge of quantitative statistical software; and
• Any experience mentoring others will be an added advantage.

As part of the application, please submit

• Your CV.
• A Cover letter indicating your motivation to Post Doctoral Fellowship. 
• A concept note outlining areas of research interest

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Job Summary

The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Human Development has recently been funded to set up a training programme called the ALMA. The ALMA network represents African Leadership for Measuring brain health in children and Adolescents. The network is co-led by two new African-run research institutes in Nairobi and Cape Town: the AKU’s Institute for Human Development and the UCT Neuroscience Institute. The network leaders are joined by four established partners, Kamuzu University of Health Science, University of Zambia, Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Oxford, together with collaborators in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Ghana.

The ALMA network seeks to understand neurobiological mechanisms, case identification, assessment methodology and childhood interventions to maximize long-term outcomes in children as they emerge into adults. Three main aims motivate ALMA investigators: 1) Advance the science of child and adolescent brain development in Africa with a focus on African singularities; 2) Train an interdisciplinary cadre of African scientists, from early career to independent researcher in psychometrics and neuroscience while promoting gender equity; 3) Strengthen administrative and infrastructural capacity of AKU and its African partner institutions in research management. To meet its objectives, the ALMA network seeks to recruit and train more than 45 fellows (Masters, PhD and Post Doc) over the next 4 years across more than 5 countries.

We are offering three fully paid-for PhD studentships.  We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are willing and able to work full-time on their PhD.  The PhD studentship will be hosted at the Institute for Human Development, Aga Khan University, with cross-supervision across departments.  The training will offer the incumbent an opportunity to carry out their doctoral thesis on one of these three areas:

• Adolescent cognitive and mental health: measurements (psychometrics, neuropsychology and/ or neurophysiology), and interventions. These studies can be carried out within the general population, with adolescents living with HIV or with adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease.
• Early childhood development:  measures (psychometrics, neurophysiology including EEG, ERPs and neuroimaging work and neurodevelopmental work) and interventions. 
• Use of data science methodology to develop predictive models to identify sources of risk and resilience among at-risk children and adolescents. 

Successful candidates will work with their supervisors to refine the topic areas and develop a full proposal within the first 3 months.

The studentship will provide a monthly stipend, tuition fees, conference attendance costs, and any other opportunities for capacity building as agreed upon with the supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the specific research projects they will be attached;
• Contribute to conducting a literature review, proposal development, and strategic planning for mutually agreed projects;
• Support with planning and supervising data collection activities;
• Support with data management and analysis;
• Support the project and project team in community engagement and dissemination activities;
• Support the scientific communication of research findings through mainstream journals, policy briefs, reports and conference presentation, media appearances and engagement of different stakeholders; and
• Complete a doctoral thesis within three years.

Requirements 

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Neurosciences, Global Mental Health, Statistics, Public Health, Nursing, Education, or any other allied field;
• Strong statistical background;
• Working knowledge of quantitative statistical software;
• Strong written and oral communication skills that can be demonstrated through published peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations and community engagement;
• Candidates with an interest and demonstrable experience in specialized fields like psychometrics, data science, especially AI/Machine learning methods, and Neurophysiological assessments for brain functioning are encouraged to apply;
• Strong scientific writing skills;
• Background in and experience in any areas of human development with a focus on children and adolescents; and
• Working knowledge of quantitative data analysis using statistical software.

 As part of your application, please submit:

• Your CV.
• A Cover letter indicating your motivation to do a PhD.
• A 2-paged PhD concept note.
• A sample of your writing- preferably a publish

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Job Summary

The Aga Khan University’s  (AKU) Institute for Human Development has recently been funded to set up a training programme called the ALMA. The ALMA network represents African Leadership for Measuring Brain Health in children and Adolescents. The network is co-led by two new African-run research institutes in Nairobi and Cape Town: the AKU’s Institute for Human Development and the UCT Neuroscience Institute. The network leaders are joined by four established partners, Kamuzu University of Health Science, University of Zambia, Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Oxford, together with collaborators in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Ghana.

The ALMA network seeks to understand neurobiological mechanisms, case identification, assessment methodology and childhood interventions to maximize long-term outcomes in children as they emerge into adults. Three main aims motivate ALMA investigators: 1) Advance the science of child and adolescent brain development in Africa with a focus on African singularities; 2) Train an interdisciplinary cadre of African scientists, from early career to independent researcher in psychometrics and neuroscience while promoting gender equity; 3 ) Strengthen administrative and infrastructural capacity of AKU and its African partner institutions in research management. To meet its objectives the ALMA network seeks to recruit and train more than 45 fellows (Masters, PhD and Post Doc) over the next 4 years across more than 5 countries.

We are offering four fully paid-for studentships.  We are looking for highly motivated individuals willing and able to work full-time on their master’s degree.  The Master's studentship will be hosted at the Institute for Human Development, Aga Khan University, with cross-supervision across departments.  The training will offer the incumbent an opportunity to carry out their Master thesis in one of these three areas.

• Adolescent cognitive and mental health: measurements (psychometrics, neuropsychology and/ or neurophysiology), and interventions. These studies can be carried out within the general population, with adolescents living with HIV or with adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease.
• Early childhood development:  measures (psychometrics, neurophysiology including EEG, ERPs and Neuroimaging work and neurodevelopmental work) and interventions. 
• Use data science methodology to develop predictive models to identify sources of risk and resilience among at-risk children and adolescents. 
• Ethnographic work on early childhood development in Arid and Semi-Arid areas of Kenya.

Successful candidates will work with their supervisors to refine the topic areas and develop a full proposal within the first 3 months.  The studentship will provide a monthly stipend, tuition fees, conference attendance costs, and any other opportunities for capacity building as agreed upon with the supervisors.

We are looking for two types of candidates:

Master students who are about to complete their coursework in a local institution and would like to do a project with us.  We would pay them a stipend, tuition fees and offer conference attendance fees with a target of them completing their master’s thesis within a year of full-time engagement.

A Bachelor's degree holder who would like to start their Master’s programme.  In this case we will support them to register at either a local or international institution and pay their stipend, tuition fees and offer conference attendance costs. 

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the specific research projects they will be attached;
• Contribute to conducting a literature review, proposal development, and strategic planning for mutually agreed projects;
• Support with planning and supervising data collection activities;
• Support with data management and analysis;
• Support the project and project team in community engagement and dissemination activities; and
• Complete a master’s thesis within two years for full-time and One year for those who have already completed their coursework.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neurosciences, statistics, public health, nursing, education, anthropology, sociology, or other allied fields;
• Candidates interested in and demonstrable experience in specialized fields like psychometrics, data science, especially AI/Machine learning methods, and Neurophysiological assessments for brain functioning are encouraged to apply;
• Strong scientific writing skills;
• Background in and experience in any area of human development with a focus on children and adolescents; and
• Willingness to travel extensively locally and internationally for data collection, dissemination, and conference attendance.

As part of your application, please submit:

• Your CV.
• A Cover letter indicating your motivation to do a master’s degree.  The letter should indicate your area of interest in the three outline fields.  Candidates will be encouraged to indicate potential research questions they will pursue.

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Registrar, Kenya, perform a variety of specialized duties related to the admissions and registration processes; assist in compiling entity-based student data; play lead role in admissions and records, and provide reports on registration matters so as to achieve and maintain the University’s academic standards and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and work with relevant teams such as Strategic Communications and Academic Units to ensure that priority advertisement materials are prepared and disseminated to facilitate application to programmes on offer.
• Assist in planning, organising and conducting the admissions and registration processes, including selection interviews.
• Conduct verification of applicants’ academic and professional qualifications.
• In coordination with the Associate Registrar, Systems, set up academic terms for applications and update appropriate course listings for student enrolment.
• Coordinate, organise, and implement the academic standing process and present grade reports to facilitate decision-making by academic committees for student progression, probation, rustication or dismissal status each term.
• Assist evaluators in the review, evaluation, and maintenance of academic records and transcripts.
• Assist in determining if courses from other institutions meet requirements for credit transfer according to existing policies.
• Process term withdrawals, deferred admissions, petitions, and work with academic heads to ensure students meet the requirements for continuity of studies.
• Assist in generation of reports for the Registrar.
• Assist with the planning and organising of student’s graduation.
• Disseminate appropriate materials and information to students and staff as requested from time to time.
• Draft mandated letters, schedule and coordinate large mailings to students.
• Participation in programme committees related to admissions, records, academic progression, graduation, awards, orientation, etc.
• Ensure that the Assistant Registrar is updated on all matters regarding the functions of the Registrar’s Office at the academic unit level.
• Explain and interpret policies and procedures related to registration, records, and student academic standing.

Requirements

• Must possess a university degree from a recognized postsecondary institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within a university environment, preferably in academic administration.
• Experience in academic record management.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Significant experience working with the suite of Microsoft software.
• Experience working with an ERP database, preferred.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, demonstrated through the ability to work independently and with multiple deadlines.

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Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nursing Manager, Maternity.

Responsibilities:

• Complete initial assessment and re-assessment of obstetric mothers and new-born babies to identify their care needs
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Develops and implements prepartum, intrapartum, post-partum and new born care plan
• Proficient in Management of labour, delivery and third stage
• Ability to perform and repair episiotomy
• Ability to repair first and second degree tears
• Carry out and interpret Cardiotocography (CTG) and Non Stress Test (NST) and act on findings
• Administers safely and is knowledgeable about medications routinely used in obstetrics
• Is able to recognize obstetric and neonatal emergencies and involve multidisciplinary team as appropriate
• Initiates timely initial immunizations for new borns as per guidelines
• Proficiency in caring for mothers’ post- surgical procedures
• Perform timely safety checks on equipment as per policy guidelines

Requirements:

• KRCHN/KRM/BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
• Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certification in advanced life support in obstetrics ( ALSO)
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Obstetric nursing

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Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nursing Manager, OR/Theatre.

Responsibilities:

• Setup, test and calibrate physiological monitors and equipment such as anesthesia machines, airway devices, physiological monitors, infusion devices, nerve stimulators, patient/fluid warming devices and fiber optic bronchoscopes.
• Perform equipment checks as indicated and maintain records of problems
• Replace and change anesthetic equipment supplies as per routine schedule
• Maintain a stock of drug supplies at anesthesia workstations.
• Troubleshoot anesthetic equipment
• Correct problems that have been discovered and follow up with the theatre manager, the biomedical technician/engineers, and manufacturer’s service representative.
• Participate in operating theatre’s infection control program.
• Performing duties such as maintaining cleanliness of anesthetic equipment in accordance with quality assurance programs.
• Assist with the setting up of the physiological monitors such as ECG, Pulse oximetry and non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP).
• Assist the anesthesiologist with the insertion of peripheral venous lines, arterial lines, central venous catheters and pulmonary artery catheters.
• Adjust therapies (e.g. Ventilation, temperature control devices, fluid flow rates etc.) as directed by the anesthesiologist.
• In liaison with the circulating nurse, provide diagnostic data for the anesthesiologist by performing random blood sugar sampling and arterial blood gas sampling as requested.
• Arrange for transportation of emergency blood samples to the lab and collection of blood products from the blood bank.
• Assist at anesthetic emergency by performing duties such as aspirating secretions from the trachea and pharynx, deflating airways cuffs, and provide emergency airway equipment. Remove monitoring equipment after surgery.
• Assist with the transfer of post operative patients to the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) under the direction of the anesthesiologist, surgeon and nurse.
• Assist with the transfer of ventilation and/or anesthetized patient to the intensive care or high dependency unit under the direction of the anesthesiologist, surgeon and nurse.

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Equivalent Required or Completion of Anesthesia Assistant Course
• In service Course on Basic Nursing skills and Anesthesia
• Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Theatre is preferred

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Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nurse Manager-Operating Room.

Responsibilities:

• Gather, check and open supplies & equipment needed for the surgical procedure
• Set up the sterile back table and mayo stand with instruments supplies and medications / solutions needed for the procedure
• Perform initial surgical count with the circulating nurse
• Assist the scrubbed team members with gowning and gloving
• Assist with draping the patient to establish a sterile field
• Secure sterile cords, tubing’s and other accessories
• Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure
• Prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation and supplies for usage during the procedure
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure
• Measure and pass medications, haemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the procedure
• Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
• Coordinate the camera or endoscopic instruments as directed by the surgeon
• Perform additional surgical counts (cavity closure, skin closure) or as necessary
• Prepares sterile dressing(s) and or immobilization device(s)
• Prepare and pass off specimen(s) as appropriate
• Participate in debriefing Process quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care
• Hand over after verification the instruments to the CSSD technician for sterilization

Requirements:

• Surgical technician course from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer Literacy
• Experience in theatre -Preferred

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Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the OR/ Theatre Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure complete pre-op assessment including the surgical checklist, nursing documentation and physician’s assessment
• Receive the patient prior to surgery, gets report from the accompanying nurse and performs pre-op checklist.
• Circulate and assist as needed for minor surgeries under supervision
• Ensure effective recovery of stable patients post any form of anaesthesia.
• Assists with intubation and extubation of patient in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and if required in the Operating Room (OR)
• Communicate with anaesthetist and primary teams regarding patient issues and shifting plans.
•  Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings to the nurse manager or designee
• Identify patient and family learning needs and initiate appropriate teaching
• Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as required
• Ensure that nursing documentation is timely, comprehensive and complete
• Ensure all specimens are properly labelled and delivered to the lab in a timely manner
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies
• Be able to recognize a patient in a pre-arrest or arrest states and initiate Basic Life Support
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital guidelines on waste management
• Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions
• Care of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up on non-functional equipment to the nurse manger designee.
• Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements:

• RN from a recognized school of nursing or university
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in theater nursing.

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Job Purpose

Responsible to manage and optimize supply chain procurement operations.  Procure OPEX (Medical and Non-Medical) and CAPEX (Medical and Non-Medical) for Hospital, University, Outreach and for any other site that the institution directs.  Manage the PSCMD inventory locations and control item movement into and out of the department.

Responsibilities
Financial Management: 

• Manage purchasing, inventory, warehousing and distribution of supplies
• CAPEX Budget optimization ad Contract Management
• Lead the Team in ensuring smooth supply chain operations as well as ensuring users’ supplies requirements are met. 
• Ensure accurate transactions RFP for all OPEX items.
• Purchase Order approval as per Approval Matrix
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained within stocking locations at PSCMD.
• Monitor hospital wide inventory levels and alert users on high inventory levels.
• Co-ordinate the quarterly stock count and submit the variance explanations to Finance.
• Lead the team in ensuring timely submission of supplier invoices to Finance.
• Define responsibilities and functions of subordinate positions and assist in establishing staff requirements and scheduling.

Learning and growth - Quality Assurance and continuous improvement: 

• Guide Assistant Managers & Coordinators in review and development of policies and standard operating procedures.
• Work collaboratively with users and supply chain leadership to develop and maintain processes designed to ensure quality service delivery.
• Lead the team in development and implementation of quality improvement programs in the supply chain function.
• Coach Inventory Assistant Manager, Warehouse Supervisors on JCIA, ISO and Quality Systems departmental compliance

Customer Focus

• Coordinate PSCMD functions with other departments by preparing reports on Key Performance Indicators.
• Be the primary liaison with ICT for the Divisions information needs.
• Directly support finance department during internal and external audits.
• Departmental leave approval

Internal business processes

• Responsible for the maintenance of the inventory control systems to ensure a well-maintained inventory control system with completed inventory transactions in the system.
• Oversee supplier and warehouse creation.
• Control random stock adjustments due to price corrections and discrepancies in patient charging

Control/provide oversight for:

• Random stock adjustments due to price correction and discrepancies
• Quarterly stock takes adjustments.
• Approval of reconciliation of consignment items used.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration or related field.  A Masters’ degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Diploma in Procurement and Logistics
• Professional membership with CIPS and/or KISM membership required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar or related role
• Experience in supply chain or logistics and operations in a busy set up/healthcare industry.
• Strong command in data analytics, documentation and presentation.
• Experience in the implementation and support of Information systems.

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Job Purpose

To coordinate purchasing of Laboratory and Radiology supplies, initiate contracts with major suppliers for supplies at agreed prices, terms and conditions. Maintain steady suppliers for most items and any other duties as assigned by Manager Opex & Regional Purchases. Provide oversight for FMS, Hazmat, Quality and Disposals.

Key responsibilities
Financial Management

• Source, select and negotiate for the best discounts on trade prices for all stock and non-stock items while ensuring products of best quality and highest quality compliance standards as per the regulatory and statutory requirements.

Administration

• Assist in managing and follow up for local, regional and import purchases in case of delays or out of stocks.
• Meet with staff and vendors to discuss any issues arising from either side and ensure smooth relationships between the two.
• Source for new suppliers that have better quality products and negotiate better prices.
• Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.
• Work out policies with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered.

Quality Control

• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery time.
• Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that vendors and suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for changes.
• Attend meetings, CMC’s and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers.

Coordination

• Identify high value and fast-moving product lines, negotiate prices and draw contracts for fixed periods with most suitable distributor.
• Support pharmacy department with quotations and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure that all items are delivered to each warehouse/site/store on time.
• Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers (local and regional).
• Coordinate with the FMS team in accordance with the JCIA requirements.
• Represent the department at the Hazmat Committee.
• Maintain and review the Hazmat Inventory

Reporting

• Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system.
• Maintain and review records of existing contracts.
• Monitor the seamless flow of invoices to the documentation team
• Ensure compliance with institution policies and procedures and do regular checks on the teams reporting to me to confirm their adherence to the same.
• Generate periodic reports as necessary.

 
Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Certificate in Pharmaceutical Technology, Laboratory Technology or Nursing will be of additional advantage.
• Membership with KISM/ CIPS or any other relevant professional body required
• 5 years’ work experience in the field of supply chain management in healthcare institutions.
• Proficiency in MS Office – MS Excel, MS word, MS PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience in Inventory Control systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent telephone handling skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• A Self-starter
• Strong Negotiation skills and convincing power
• A willingness to travel.