Jobs at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will be responsible for providing leadership, operational management, nursing care, supervising of staff and management of resources to ensure delivery of quality clinical care. The incumbent will report to the outreach operation’s Manager.  

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day to day smooth running of the unit which includes staffing, appropriate staff patient allocation, providing working equipment/ consumables and coordinating all care activities.
• Develop unit goals and objectives in collaboration with the operations manager.
• Collaborate with the relevant teams in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, clinical pathways and care guidelines.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and training of the nursing team
• Generate relevant reports and share with the relevant stakeholders
• Prepare both clinical and operational Key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor the same
• Provide effective supervision of the clinic staff, perform performance reviews and develop action plans for staff growth
• Lead the team in establishment of standards of care and monitor delivery of care according to established Key Clinical Indicators
• Evaluate customer feedback and take appropriate action
• Respond to client complains in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Registered Nurse with Current Licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certificate in Sedation Training
• Minimum of 5 Years clinical nursing experience in Medical- Surgical nursing in an acute care hospital
• Minimum 2 years continuous nursing experience in a Medical Surgical unit is an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years continuous nursing experience in Medical Surgical Unit

Closing: 5th July 2022

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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, A&E Department Nursing Division.

Responsibilities:

• Perform wound assessment, reassessment, and wound management for all patients.
• Utilize principles of current wound management when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds.
• Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakouts for patients.
• Revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan of effectiveness.
• Utilize appropriate pain management techniques, educates the patient and family regarding pain management
• Provides education to patients undergoing surgery that result in an ostomy. Provide pre and post operating assessments and patient/family education
• Knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and clinical condition.
• Is a resource person to physicians, nursing and other hospital staff. Provides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence for the nursing staff
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse managers, nursing staff and physicians
• Consults other healthcare professionals/departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to patient’s needs.
• Attends seminars, conferences, continuing education classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies. Participates in professional societies and stays current with changes, new advancement/treatments in wound care.
• Knowledgeable of clinical products currently available on the market, evaluates the products and makes recommendations.
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multi-disciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely manner.
• Perform pain assessment and reassessment, and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the nurse manager, team leader or physician
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
• Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life Support
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.

Requirements:

• KRCHN /BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
• Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
• Certificate in Basic life support (BLS)
• Certificate in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing
• Demonstrate Leadership and management skills

Closing: 7th July 2022