Career Opportunities at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

The Study-Histopathological changes in the SARS-CoV-2 placenta, is an approved ongoing study conducted at Aga Khan university Hospital Nairobi. The purpose is to decipher the histological changes that may occur in the placentas of women with SARS-CoV-2 and compare these changes to women with no history of Covid infection. The study will require recruitment of study participants into two arms, follow up and placental collection in accordance with the standard Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local Ethics. The research nurse will assist the PI in recruitment, follow-up of the study participants and collection of placentas as per the approved ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with PI to provide study information and provide written informed consent;
• Recruit study participants and ensure all aspects of protocols and study requirements are well understood and met;
• Follow up participants, keep track of project patients and follow-up to ascertain delivery dates/location; and
• Responsible for collection of placentas and delivering them to pathology;

Requirements:

Relevant Experience and Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized/registered Nursing and Midwifery institution of higher learning;
• Must be a registered Nurse with a valid & active Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) license.
• Previous experience with handling and performing the tests for samples obtained for the COVID Tests is key for this role;
• Have practical/demonstrable knowledge and experience in community and primary health; and
• Possess demonstrable knowledge of research specific guidelines i.e., good clinical practice, research governance and framework.

Knowledge and Competencies (skills, abilities & traits required)

• Strong organizational Skills
• Good time management skills
• Flexibility in order to work with and provide support for project team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in providing demonstrations and writing technical reports
• Attention to detail

Closing: 15 June 2022

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Job Purpose/Summary

The Aga Khan University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) and the Medical College (MC) are key entities in a robust ecosystem for healthcare education, research, delivery, and innovation. To achieve its mission to prepare change-makers in healthcare, advance health solutions to optimize care for all, and foster healthy, equitable communities, SONAM and MC have a $12 million goal to cultivate philanthropic support for scholarships. The Senior Manager, Resource Development is a critical player in achieving that goal to expand our major gifts capacity and grow philanthropic revenue. As a frontline fundraiser, the Senior Manager’s primary function is to build the pipeline of major gift donors and deliver proposals to support the fundraising efforts.

Reporting to the Director, Principal Gifts, and the Vice-Provost for East Africa, and working closely with key academic leaders, and volunteers, the Senior Manager, Resource Development will use their keen sense of initiative to spot fundraising opportunities by developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and engagement of donors contributing gifts of KSh. 200,000 or greater to support the University’s Undergraduate Nursing (UGNE) and Undergraduate Medicine (UGME) programmes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, written, fundraising plan.
• Research, identify and prioritize donor prospects for solicitation of targeted financial support.
• Personally, manage a growing portfolio from 50 to 100 gift prospects: devise cultivation, solicitation, and closure strategies for each prospect for the purpose of raising funds for UGNE and UGME in East Africa.
• Draft and customize correspondence, proposals, and other written materials to cultivate assigned prospects.
• Perform direct solicitations independently, or in tandem with academic leaders or volunteer leadership; work collaboratively to maximize donor interest.
• Be accountable for the input of pertinent information into a database.
• Travel as required; attendance at evening and weekend activities is required.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet the institution’s needs.

Qualifications, Experience and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree required (in communications, business, or a related field), advance degree preferred.
• Certificate in Fundraising, Diploma in Fundraising, or similar qualification with a minimum of 5 years of direct fundraising experience in complex organizations.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and Raiser’s Edge donor management systems.
• Experience writing grant proposals, and/or fundraising letters.
• Confidence with public speaking.
• Legal or accounting experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in raising six and seven-figure gifts and have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of a comprehensive fundraising operation.
• Show evidence of setting and achieving goals and have a successful track record of working with internal and external constituents as well as volunteer and committee management with professional demeanor, self-reliance, and resourcefulness.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out effective prospect identification and assessment, engagement and cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. A passion for research.
• Adept at managing tasks, planning events, and balancing priorities.
• Motivated, professional, and organized, with a knack for research.
• Adhere to established protocols, such as AKU’s gift acceptance policy. Ensure reporting requirements are completed in a timely and accurate manner; record and manage donor/prospect and event data, activity in fundraising technology system.
• Superior drive, a sense of urgency, and a desire to create and build.
• Positive attitude, empathetic disposition and demonstrated perseverance.

Closing: 22 June 2022