Vacancies at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Perform and assist in 2D echocardiogram and dobutamine stress Echocardiogram for both in and out patients.
• Write Echocardiogram reports, to be countersigned by the cardiologist
• Assist Cardiologists in performing Trans-Esophageal Echo (TEE)
• Connect patients on 24hr Holter monitor, and disconnect them upon completion of the monitoring period
• Analyze and report on Holter monitor recordings for the Physician to review.
• Ensure timely dispatch of Echo and Holter Monitor reports to patients or referring Physicians
• Maintain patient, staff and visitor’s safety by observing infection control practices and other safety policies
• Collaborate with Biomedical Engineers to ensure prompt maintenance of Equipment
• Maintain accurate records of tests carried out by ensuring correct data entry on computer, report forms as well as batch registers
• Practice judicious use of unit stocks and ensure prompt billing of used consumables
• Participate in development of policies and procedures pertaining to Sonography
• Maintain effective communication with the other members of the Multidisciplinary team for effective patient care
• Participate in Unit based Continuing education and implementation of quality control programs in the department.
• Assist the manager in data collection and monitoring of identified unit based quality and performance indicators
•  Participate in departmental events such as public screening for heart disease, Medical Camps, World Heart Day activities and Conferences

Requirements:

• Diploma as a Sonographer or Cardiology Technologist from a recognized training institution
• Valid certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial evaluation and assessment of patients referred for occupational therapy.
• Identify treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and proceed to administer them.
• Conduct patient and family education.
• To conduct regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy, revise treatment program as necessary to achieve goals
• To evaluate the patients, need for adaptive and assistive devices
• Maintain daily treatment notes evaluation of patient’s progress and discharge planning notes and summaries
• Assign patients to the assistants or interns with laid out treatment plans and supervise their treatment
• To control infection by observing hygiene rules
• Maintain professional proficiency through review of current literature and attendance into continuing medical education programs in line with the occupational therapy accreditation requirements
• To have a full knowledge of the hospital policies & procedures, protocols, guidelines and adhere to the same
• Carry out clinical and service audits and evaluate improvement of services
• Supervising and delegating tasks to physiotherapy assistants and service attendants
• Ensuring functionality of equipment by participating in regular maintenance/monitoring & testing to ensure minimum equipment downtime
• Participate in planning and implementation of department goals and objectives to enable optimal performance
• Observe and comply with environment health and occupational safety measures
• Participate in the implementation of quality initiative and patient safety programs
• Responsibility for CCPC stroke program

Requirements:

• Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution/college
• Registered with Kenya Occupational Therapy Association
• Preferably 1-year experience as an Occupational Therapist