Vacancies at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The position

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating arts related learning expeditions and partnerships with arts organizations as well as developing student’s skills, understanding and confidence through practical activities. 

Duty & Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum documents in collaborative manner to reflect the standards and practices of the Academy in PYP.
• Engage in effective teaching practice that embraces inquiry teaching and learning methods and differentiate activities to meet the needs of all students
• Authentically access, record and track the progress of all students. Such information is to be communicated sensitively, effectively, and honestly with parents and guardians and be used to inform teaching practice
• Communicate necessary programmes information to all stakeholders
• Monitor all student’s behavior to ensure the core values, as expressed in the student handbook and discipline policy, are adhered to throughout the school
• Contribution to the development of enrichment and residential experiences for students
• Communicate academic concerns to relevant mentor/Head of year
• Inspire and motivate students gain a deeper appreciation of Art

The requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from recognized university
• Must have internationally recognized teaching qualification or a Bed/Med
• At least 2 years of experience teaching in the subject area
• Previous IB experience is preferred

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The position

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, SafeCare level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret and Kimilili. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified applicants to fill the position listed below.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The Successful candidate will be responsible for provision and promotion of Mental Health and well-being, counselling, education and guidance services to staff and clients of Aga Khan hospital, Kisumu.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and track the hospital’s annual counselling objectives.
• Review, formulate and implement policies and guidelines that promote counselling services in AKHK.
• Implement, monitor and report on counselling services at the hospital.
• Evaluate clients counseling needs.
• Evaluate and report on effectiveness of the counselling care plans.
• Design educative sessions for the public on Psycho-social issues
• Conduct educative and awareness forums (CMEs) for staffs.

The requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Counselling and Psychology from a recognized institution
• Registration by relevant regulatory authority/body
• Over three years of experience in Mental Health and wellbeing, counselling and testing, preferably in a secondary care hospital setting
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and work both collaboratively and independently to meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and integrity in the profession
• Listening Skills
• Sensitivity and empathy
• Ability to cope with emotional situations.
• Ability to relate with a wide range of people.

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The position

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is looking for a highly visionary and dynamic individual to fill the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the University Hospital. In this capacity, the COO carries the responsibility for integrating the strategic plan of the organization with the operations as well as providing management oversight for the development of high quality, cost effective and integrated clinical programs within the hospital. 

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Participate in the development of the overall strategic plan for the institution;
• Develop strategic plans for facilities and allied health divisions;
• Analyze the environment to ensure optimal strategic & operating plans and interventions;
• Oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the Outreach operations of AKUH and expand outreach activities and referral networks to ensure effective partnerships are formed which will facilitate the development of a comprehensive and geographically dispersed integrated health care system.
• In-charge of providing leadership in allied health and facilities management divisions:
• Oversee the facilities and plant management functions and enhance operational efficiencies;
• Work with the respective Directors and Managers to create and implement appropriate professional practice structures with appropriate monitoring indicators to provide oversight of allied health;
• Ensure all the medical and non-medical equipment in the institution are always in good working conditions;
• Lead the accreditation processes and procedures in these areas and ensure successful audits, accreditations and certifications.

Performance Management:

• Lead the goal setting process for the allied health, facilities management, and outreach division/departments;
• Ensure the implementation of the goals to realize the institution’s vision;
• Staff recruitment, retention, engagement and conduct performance appraisals;
• Identify training needs and ensure staff development is undertaken to close the gaps in performance;
• Developing functional teams well equipped to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

Networking and Marketing: 

• Participate in a regional healthcare system and enhance collaboration with the Aga Khan Health Service hospitals in East Africa;
• Develop referral networks for the outreach centers;
• Play a supporting role in marketing and communication activities;
• Coordination within AKDN institutions; and of patient care between the various care centers.

Financial Management:

• Contribute to developing annual operating and capital budgets;
• Monitor the budget: manpower, operating expenditure and capital purchases;
• Review utilization data/ indicators for all clinical sites, inpatient wards and clinics;
• Work to maintain the hospital on a financially self-sufficient basis that will cover operating costs and produce a surplus to be applied to ongoing capital needs of the hospital and other clinical and academic programs in East Africa;
• Work through the management team and medical leadership of the hospital, serving as a resource to help reduce costs, enhance revenues, achieve effective utilization and quality goals and objectives, analyze and utilize information to develop and support management decisions.

Develop and ensure a professional, client-centered, team-based, learning environment:

• Participate in the corporate service team, project teams or committees as appropriate;
• Participate in activities of organizational development;
• Liaise and help medical leadership in credentialing of faculty and for all clinical governance issues.

Oversee the collective bargaining agreement process and management of the union:

• Chair/co-chair the collective bargaining agreement meetings;
• Approve and implement decisions made through the collective bargaining process.

The requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, or equivalent education in Business Administration or Finance;
• An undergraduate degree in engineering will be preferred;
• 20 years of professional experience of which at least 5 years in senior management position in healthcare institution(s). Experience in JCIA accredited hospital;
• Exemplary leadership abilities to lead, coach and mentor individuals and develop high performing teams;
• Superior interpersonal and communications skills with excellent verbal and writing skills;
• Ability to plan and execute mandate according to the strategic vision, mission and values of the institution;
• Demonstrated financial acumen with ability to manage cost and revenues;
• Demonstrated skills in planning, project managing and problem solving;
• Commitment to continued professional development and learning.

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The position

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret and Kimilili. 

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager - Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting timely delivery of human resource plans, data management, and operations in the assigned Business Units.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support effective implementation of human resource policies, plans and procedures.
• Support in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy.
• Participate in realization of people processes of talent recruitment to ensure optimal capabilities.
• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan as well as participating in functional and cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide Human Resource advisory services to the Heads of Departments, Managers and Supervisors in the Business Units assigned across a breadth of areas including talent management, employee development, performance management, employee relations and change management.
• Assist with labour initiatives through ensuring compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements as well as the Hospital’s rules and regulations.
• Monitor and develop regular statistical information regarding workforce requirements, staff turnover, leave, absence etc.
• Ensure that leave plans are in place and are adhered to in consultation with Heads of Departments.
• Maintain an efficient and effective filing system for HR documents, including the filing of staff files and data management.
• Monitor and submit monthly probationary report and share with supervisor a month before the probation end date.
• Support payroll administration.
• Maintain contract expiry dates and update the supervisor one month in advance.
• Keep track of all active staff in employment and process separations of those whose contracts will not be renewed/terminated.
• Assist in the induction and orientation process of new staff; ensuring that new staffs are well versed with the various human resource policies such as the human resource manual and the code of conduct.
• Ensure that staff have relevant licenses and that all other documentation relating to their profession are valid and updated to ensure compliance with required standards and regulatory needs.
• Coordinate employment of expatriate staff and ensure they are in possession of the relevant permits, passes and visas as provided in the law.

The requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or any other business related field from a recognized institution.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) qualifications or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
• Certification in an IT related field will be an added advantage.
• Membership of Institute of Human Resources Management.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in as a HR generalist preferably in comparable institution.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good awareness of the internal and external industrial environment and successful adaptation to changing demands and conditions of ER landscape.
• Quality management and customer service orientation
• Knowledge of best and current human resource practices and approaches.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan Labour Laws.
• Effective advisory and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders.
• Independence and dependability.