Vacancies at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

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, Kimilili and Nyamira. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Manager Debtors and Collection.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The successful candidate will be expected to ensure that the corporate debt is collected within the stipulated period and make recommendation regarding uncollectable amounts and long outstanding reconciling items. In addition, review all the departmental and external reports e.g. debt management reports, dispatch of invoices reports, policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Coordinate Debt administration and collection of debts.
•  Monitor, review and advice the Debtors Manager on the accounts that have surpassed their set limits.
•  Organize and hold meetings with corporate clients to discuss the status of respective accounts.
•  Prepare Monthly Target for as per the individual portfolio.
•  Review Debtors Target weekly and advise Debtors manager and HOF on the challenges for follow up.
•  Advising the debtor’s Manager on the challenges.
•  Ensuring that Rejections for Top 20 Clients are addressed and response given with the time frame.
•  Work with dispatch section to ensure all invoices have been dispatched.
•  Review all the departmental and sectional reports by 6th of the following month.
•  Maintain accurate departmental reports.
•  Facilitate closures to all rejected invoices.
•  Participate in preparation of financial audits to enable the department to achieve its quality objective.
•  Follow up for replacement of all the vacant positions.
•  To continuously monitor and evaluate individual and team performance for the department.
•  Supervise staff and maintain an atmosphere of acceptance and support within the department to enable good team spirit.
•   Identify areas of personal and professional growth for staff and self in order to stimulate personal and organizational growth. 

The requirements

•  Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), CPA II or equivalent
•  Proficient in MS Office Suite
•  Formal training in customer care or equivalent demonstrated.
•  A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Hospitals Credit Control/ Debtors management.

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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, Kimilili and Nyamira. The hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified applicants to fill the position of Neurophysiology Technologist

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

Under close supervision by a neurologist, the neurophysiology technologist prepares patients and performs electroencephalogram, nerve conduction studies and evoked potentials and assists the Electro-Myographer (neurologist) during the needle exam as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read physician's neurophysiology request to determine the question to be answered; explain to patient the testing procedure and the need for the examination.
• Carry out independently the routine EEG, long-term video-EEG monitoring, and Nerve Conduction studies procedures and prepare the tests’ findings for interpretation by the neurologist.
• Assists Neurologist in performing electromyography test
• Escalate promptly concerns or panic reports to the neurologist for immediate interpretation and action • Demonstrate critical thinking and skills to recognize and correct artifact accordingly.
• Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the program manager.
• Demonstrate customer service in all interactions, that is compassionate, friendly, and demonstrate respect for privacy
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervising neurologist 

The requirements

• Diploma Graduate or equivalent qualification in Neurodiagnostic / Neurophysiology
• Two (2) years of experience from a neurophysiology lab in a recognized institution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, required.