Vacancies at Aga Khan University Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a facilities management plan document that coordinates ongoing maintenance, operations, and safety of the building.
• Develop detailed maintenance schedules and procedures for all building systems e.g strategies to protect critical assets like HVAC, electrical systems, and structural components to reduce failures.
• Implement a Computerized Maintenance Management System to streamline maintenance activities.
• Identify and establish procedures for cleaning, catering, waste management, and daily upkeep.
• Recommend capital improvements and provide a cost-benefit analysis for proposed upgrades.
• Assist in developing a long-term capital improvement plan.
• Identify potential safety hazards and code compliance issues, offering practical solutions.
• Establish protocols for emergencies, security, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Propose strategies to optimize energy efficiency and sustainability, including cost-effective solutions for building operations.
• Recommend ways to optimize space usage, allocation and planning to meet evolving needs.
• Ensure the efficient utilization of space.
• Regularly report on progress, needs, and advances in building operations and present findings to university administration.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing technical expertise, supervision, support and mentorship to the facilities team.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in facility management.
• Work closely with the Purchasing and Supply Department on vendor/contractor management matters including but not limited sourcing and selection, contracting and onboarding, performance management, risk mitigation and offboarding.

Relevant Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• A recognized qualification in Engineering from an accredited tertiary institution is required. Professional certification or training in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• 5-10 years of related professional experience with demonstrated experience at a supervisory/managerial position.
• A valid Professional Engineer (PE) licence.
• Additional certification in building management systems is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of building systems and infrastructure, including: Mechanical Engineering principles, Plumbing systems and services, Building Management/Automation systems (BMS/BAS), Electrical distribution systems
• Proven ability to identify and analyse facility maintenance needs.
• Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive Facilities Management plans, including preventative maintenance programmes, capital improvement plans, and energy efficiency initiatives, will be an added advantage.
• Expertise in life cycle costing and budgeting for facilities management.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Review and examine patients consistently by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and regularly monitor patients’ progress, participate in clinics and provide third on call services for the Children’s Ward, New Born unit and Paediatric casualty.
• When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency medical procedures.
• Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection of risk factors for diseases.
• Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plans for specialized cases.
• Take on the role of teaching and supervising residents, Senior House Officers and other clinical staff including participating in developing and reviewing the syllabus for assigned teaching modules
• Collaborate with colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should:

• Hold a Master of Medicine (MMed) in Paediatrics 
• Possess a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or an equivalent qualification
• Have certified and verifiable training in Nephrology from a recognized university
• Demonstrate valid certification in Emergency Paediatric Life Support (EPALS)
• Be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• Exhibit proficiency and competence in handling hospital equipment
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Uphold high standards of honesty, integrity, and compassion, with respect for diversity and adherence to ethical principles