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Kenyatta University, is a multi-campus public university in Kenya. As of October 2014, it was one of twenty three public universities in the country
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Reporting to the Assistant Director-Medical Services, the Chief Medical Radiologist will coordinate and provide specialised radiology an imaging services, coordinate radiology and imaging services research and training, and advise the hospital and public on the same at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan for all general medical services and resources in the internal medicine department of the hospital in collaboration with KU’s Internal Medicine Department; and participate in and contribute to the overall strategic planning of the hospital.
- Ensure and coordinate the implementation of the hospital’s strategic plan in the internal medicine department within the framework of the vision, mission and culture of the hospital and other national and international healthcare frameworks.
- Chair and act as the contact person for the internal medicine department’s clinical referral, research and training matters in the hospital.
- Ensure that the internal medicine department of the hospital has all the required resources required to offer specialised general medical services, research and training in the hospital.
- Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary processes of internal medicine staff in the hospital.
- Coordinate and provide specialised medical services and service delivery in the internal medicine department of the hospital, ensuring that they meet the expected standards of quality, quantity and compliance.
- Coordinate internal medicine referral services within and without the hospital according to the specialised medical services needs in collaboration with other hospital sections and departments and within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies.
- Supervise internal medicine staff together with their services, in the internal medicine department of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely specialised medical services within the expected standards of quality and quantity in compliance with the established ethics and regulations.
- Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of internal medicine staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity.
- Coordinate and provide medical research and training within the internal medicine department of the hospital as well as ensure collaboration and cooperation with KU’s Internal Medicine Department.
- Offer specialised internal medical services’ advice to the hospital executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the appropriate media.
- Work with other medical specialists to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery, when required in the hospital
- Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the internal medicine department and services; research and training programs in the hospital; and prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution
- Master of Medicine in Radiology from a recognized institution
- At least three (3) years’ working experience as a Senior Radiologist, two (2) of which should be Head of Department in a reputable hospital.
- Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or any other medical registration body recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Valid Practice License
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of relevant legislations
- Knowledge of professional standards
- Proven track record of Radiology research and training in a reputable institution
Additional Skills / Requirements
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Observation skills
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Compassionate
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
Terms of Service: The terms for the above position includes a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance
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Reporting to the Assistant Director-Medical Services, the Chief Medical Specialist will coordinate and provide specialized general medical services, coordinate general medical research and training, and advise the hospital and public on internal medical matters at KUH.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan for all general medical services and resources in the internal medicine department of the hospital in collaboration with KU’s Internal Medicine Department; and participate in and contribute to the overall strategic planning of the hospital.
- Ensure and coordinate the implementation of the hospital’s strategic plan in the internal medicine department within the framework of the vision, mission and culture of the hospital and other national and international healthcare frameworks.
- Chair and act as the contact person for the internal medicine department’s clinical referral, research and training matters in the hospital.
- Ensure that the internal medicine department of the hospital has all the required resources required to offer specialised general medical services, research and training in the hospital.
- Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary processes of internal medicine staff in the hospital.
- Coordinate and provide specialised medical services and service delivery in the internal medicine department of the hospital, ensuring that they meet the expected standards of quality, quantity and compliance.
- Coordinate internal medicine referral services within and without the hospital according to the specialised medical services needs in collaboration with other hospital sections and departments and within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies.
- Supervise internal medicine staff together with their services, in the internal medicine department of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely specialised medical services within the expected standards of quality and quantity in compliance with the established ethics and regulations.
- Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of internal medicine staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity.
- Coordinate and provide medical research and training within the internal medicine department of the hospital as well as ensure collaboration and cooperation with KU’s Internal Medicine Department.
- Offer specialised internal medical services’ advice to the hospital executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the appropriate media.
- Work with other medical specialists to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery, when required in the hospital
- Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the internal medicine department and services; research and training programs in the hospital; and prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognised institution
- Master of Medicine and Surgery from a recognised institution
- At least three (3) years’ experience as a Senior Medical Specialist, two (2) of which should be as a Head of Department in a reputable hospital.
- Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or any other medical registration body recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Valid Practice License
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of relevant legislations
- Knowledge of professional standards
- Track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution
Additional Skills / Requirements
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Observation skills
- Analytical skills
- Compassionate
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
Terms of Service: The terms for the above position includes a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
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Reporting to the Assistant Director-Surgery Services, the Chief Dental Surgeon will coordinate and provide dental services, coordinate dental surgery research and training, and advise the hospital and public on the same at KUH.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan for all anaesthesia services and resources required in the anaesthesia department in collaboration with KU’s Anaesthesia Department, participate in and contribute to the overall strategic planning of the hospital
- Coordinate the implementation of the hospital strategic plan in the anaesthesia department within the framework of its vision, mission and culture/philosophy and other national and international healthcare and frameworks.
- Chair and act as its contact person of the anaesthesia department and its clinical referral services, research and training matters in the hospital.
- Ensure that anaesthesia department of the hospital has all the human and non-human resources required to offer anaesthesia services, research and training in the hospital.
- Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary action and processes of anaesthesia staff in the hospital.
- Coordinate and provide anaesthesia services and services delivery in the anaesthesia department of the hospital, ensure that they meet the expected standards and compliance in the hospital.
- Coordinate anaesthesia referral services within and without the hospital according to the anaesthesia needs in collaboration with other hospital sections and departments and within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies.
- Supervise anaesthesia staff together with their services, in the anaesthesia department of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely anaesthesia services within the expected standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations in the hospital.
- Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of anaesthesia staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity in the hospital.
- Coordinate and provide anaesthesia research and training within the hospital as well as ensuring collaboration and cooperation with the KU’s Anaesthesia Department.
- Offer specialized anaesthesia services advice to the hospital executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the appropriate media.
- Work with other medical specialties to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery, when required by patients in the hospital.
- Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the anaesthesia department and services, research and training programmes in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery from a recognised institution
- Master of Dental Surgery from a recognised institution
- Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or any other medical registration body recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Valid Practice License
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of relevant legislations
- Knowledge of professional standards
- Track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution
Additional Skills / Requirements
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Observation skills
- Analytical skills
- Compassionate
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms of Service: The terms for the above position includes a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance
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Reporting to the Assistant Director-Surgery Services, the Chief Anaesthetist will coordinate and provide anaesthesia services, coordinate anaesthesia research and training and advise the hospital and public on the same at KUH.
Main Duties and Responsibilities.
- Plan for all anaesthesia services and resources required in the anaesthesia department in collaboration with KU’s Anaesthesia Department, participate in and contribute to the overall strategic planning of the hospital
- Coordinate the implementation of the hospital strategic plan in the anaesthesia department within the framework of its vision, mission and culture/philosophy and other national and international healthcare and frameworks.
- Chair and act as its contact person of the anaesthesia department and its clinical referral services, research and training matters in the hospital.
- Ensure that anaesthesia department of the hospital has all the human and non-human resources required to offer anaesthesia services, research and training in the hospital.
- Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary action and processes of anaesthesia staff in the hospital.
- Coordinate and provide anaesthesia services and services delivery in the anaesthesia department of the hospital, ensure that they meet the expected standards and compliance in the hospital.
- Coordinate anaesthesia referral services within and without the hospital according to the anaesthesia needs in collaboration with other hospital sections and departments and within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies.
- Supervise anaesthesia staff together with their services, in the anaesthesia department of the hospital to ensure that they offer timely anaesthesia services within the expected standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations in the hospital.
- Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of anaesthesia staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity in the hospital.
- Coordinate and provide anaesthesia research and training within the hospital as well as ensuring collaboration and cooperation with the KU’s Anaesthesia Department.
- Offer specialized anaesthesia services advice to the hospital executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the appropriate media.
- Work with other medical specialties to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery, when required by patients in the hospital.
- Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the anaesthesia department and services, research and training programmes in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognised institution.
- Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia from a recognised institution.
- At least three (3) years’ working experience as a Senior Anaesthetist two (2) of which should be Head of Department in a reputable hospital.
- Computer literate.
- Knowledge of relevant legislations.
- Knowledge of professional standards.
- Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution.
Additional Skills / Requirements
- Communication skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Observation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Compassionate.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms of Service: The terms for the above position includes a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance
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Reporting to the Kenyatta University Hospitality Board of Directors, the Hospital Director will provide strategic direction and leadership to the Hospital, lead the development and execution of the Hospital’s long and short-term plans and ultimately all day-to-day management decisions at the Kenyatta University Hospitality.
Main Duties and Responsibilities.
(a) Leadership
- Ensure sustained and effective relationships between the Hospital and the Board, Kenyatta University and the Government of Kenya through the relevant Ministries and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that the Hospital operates in accordance with its vision, mission, plans and policies set by the Board, by overseeing quarterly monitoring and evaluation (M & E).
- Act as direct link between the Hospital and Kenyatta University, which creates an amicable and smooth working environment in order to facilitate collaboration and cooperation between the two institutions for smooth clinical referral, clinical research and clinical training services in the hospital.
- Work towards maintaining the Hospital’s profitability in order to ensure that it is financially sound meeting all its financial obligations.
- Provide the necessary transformational leadership to the Hospital in order to meet stakeholders’ expectations in line with Constitutional requirements and other legal frameworks.
- Ensure prudent and economical Hospital resource management for the achievement of its strategic objectives.
- Oversee and direct the Hospital’s strategic initiatives and capacity development in line with local and international healthcare frameworks such as Kenya Vision 2030 and UN Social Development Goals.
- Oversee, promote and maintain the culture of clinical research and training and ensure that the Hospital has sufficient infrastructure facilities to support it.
- Oversee, initiate, establish and maintain inter-institutional collaboration and strategic partnership with other relevant healthcare institutions in clinical referral, clinical research and training services in the region and beyond.
- Develop and foster effective collaboration among the Hospital’s departments, staff leadership, faculty and other affiliated services to ensure an integrated approach to providing services, and fulfilling the Hospital’s clinical service delivery, research and training goals and objectives.
- Promote and ensure a culture of compliance with all established statutory and professional regulations and requirements, good governance principles and best practices in the Hospital.
- Oversee and ensure competitive compensation of human resources in order to attract and retain highly skilled individuals in the Hospital.
- Oversee performance and reward management by ensuring that performance contracts are prepared and performance reviews conducted in order to identify, develop and reward exemplary efforts and performance as well as motivate staff.
- Work through the management team and medical leadership of the Hospital, serving as a resource to help reduce costs, enhance revenues, achieve effective utilization and quality goals and objectives, analyse and utilize information to develop and support management decisions.
- Lead Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts in the Hospital, show compassion and be responsive to the needs of the surrounding communities and persons.
(b) Oversight of the Hospital’s strategic direction
- Oversee and coordinate the formulation of the Hospital’s strategic plans and other operational budgets, periodic work plans and periodic goals for the Hospital and its departments.
- Ensure that annual operation plans and budgets are prepared and submitted to the Board and other respective authorities in time and in compliance with statutory requirements.
- Oversee the formulation of the Hospital’s strategic initiatives, objectives and overall Hospital business plans and lead senior management teams in high performance and productivity innovation.
- Oversee and coordinate monitoring and evaluation of the Hospital’s strategic plan and budget implementation in order to establish its progress and success and determine any corrective actions if there is diversion from the original plans.
- Act as the Hospital’s overall accounting officer to the Hospital Board and present the appropriate annual financial statements.
- Evaluate risk and business trade-offs and make changes to develop the optimal business solutions and results.
- Ensure that the Hospital operates effectively, efficiently and economically for heightened performance, productivity and thus profitability, in order to be able to meet all its financial obligations including its (KU) loan repayment and be financially sustainable.
(c) Oversight of Administration Governance and Quality
- Ensure that the Hospital’s “culture” is patient-centred, evidence based and team-based, and work towards achievement of its vision.
- Facilitate the improvement of core processes and systems of the Hospital to achieve set targets and satisfy both the internal and external stakeholders by ensuring provision of service excellence and quality care, at cost-effective rates.
- Oversee the strategic and operational aspects of referral networks, within the Ministry of Health referral guidelines, to ensure effective partnerships are formed which will facilitate the development of a comprehensive health care system.
- Ensure that the Hospital is nationally and internationally accredited and recognized.
- Perform any other responsibilities determined and deemed necessary by the Hospital’s Board or the Government of Kenya.
(d) Participation in professional forums, regulatory bodies and other healthcare organizations.
- Participate in activities of the professional and regulatory bodies in the region and beyond.
- Communicate and collaborate with the relevant governmental, private and non-governmental organizations.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelors’ Degree from a recognized institution.
- Must have a Masters’ Degree in Health Sciences, Healthcare Systems Management / Administration or Business Sciences from a recognized institution.
- Earned Doctorate Degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
- At least 10 years’ working experience in a top management/administrative position in a similar sized national or international governmental, non-governmental or corporate organization.
- Current registration with a relevant regulatory or professional body.
- Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Public Sector Financial Management and Service Regulations.
- Training in Public Administration from a recognized institution.
- Budgeting, Accounting, Planning and Reporting Skills.
- Human Resource Management Skills.
- Knowledge of professional standards.
- Project Management Skills.
- Quality Assurance in Healthcare service is an added advantage.
- Computer literate.
Additional Skills / Requirements
- Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong team building skills.
- Strong supervisory skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Conflict resolution and integration skills.
- Strong ability to build effective management teams.
- Must have a track record of leading profitable organization (s).
Terms of Service: The terms for the above position includes a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
Method of Application
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Vice-Chancellor Kenyatta University P. O. Box 43844 – 00100 Nairobi
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, 1st November 2016.
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
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