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 to fill the following position within the ICT Department:

Database Administrator

Reporting to Manager - ICT, the Database Administrator shall provide technical support in maintaining the integrity, effectiveness and performance of Hospital systems and databases while ensuring that data is stored securely and optimally. The job holder shall also provide technical leadership on applications architecture as well as contribute to the development and maintenance of the associated systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain databases to support applications
• Ensure database security and performances
• Recommend and document ways of integrating application systems to achieve optimal results.
• Implement relevant database upgrades and new installations.
• Ensure availability of databases backups as per set policies
• Perform regular database maintenance to ensure optimum performance and data integrity.
• Understand the business requirements and be part of team to implement in-house /Third party software.
• Ensure smooth running of the in-house developed/3rd party software
• Work may include reviewing code, writing documentation, and following test procedures.
• Write simple and complex SQL queries
• Develop customized reports Business Intelligence tools and other related tools.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Certified Oracle Database Administrator.
• Minimum 2 years supporting Oracle database, SQL, MySQL.
• Over 3 years’ experience with responsibility for application development and database administration in software development, implementation, and customization.
• Knowledge of Hospital Information Management System will be added advantage
• Strong technical skills including understanding of software development principles

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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide quality Neurology services to both outpatients and inpatients.  He/she will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the hospital and to contribute to the continuing professional development programmes of the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and supervise neurology diagnostic procedures, including lumbar puncture and direct fundoscopy.
• Interpret and conduct nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle electromyography (EMG).
• Interpret evoked potentials, EEG (electroencephalogram) recordings, including prolonged video EEG monitoring, and possess proficiency in polysomnography interpretation skills.
• Provide preliminary interpretations of neuroimaging scans for common neurological conditions, particularly in emergency situations.
• Lead efforts to enhance Neurology services within the hospital and its outreach centers.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring of junior Doctors.

The requirements

• Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from a recognized university
• Fellowship in Neurology with interest and expertise in comprehensive modern epilepsy management
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a lead in neurology services and collaborations in research.