The
Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa
has excellent career opportunities for individuals who possess a passion
for excellence, strong work ethic, are results oriented and committed
to continual improvement.
The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.
Manager, Laboratory Services
Ref: HRD/MLS/02/14
Reporting to the
Chief Executive Officer, the ideal candidate who should possess a fine
blend of leadership and technical skills will provide overall leadership
of the Laboratory Services.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Providing effective
leadership to the Laboratory team on all operational aspects of the unit
including diagnostics and the patient service experience.
- Managing and
organising all technical and operational activities of the Laboratory to
ensure accurate diagnosis for treatment of patients.
- Developing and
maintaining effective channels of communication between the Laboratory,
other clinical departments, Consulting Doctors, Pathologists and all
users of the Laboratory Services.
- Defining and facilitating the implementation of high standards of quality.
- Reviewing the technical performance of test procedures.
- Preparing and managing Laboratory budget.
- Facilitating research and development.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine or related field
- Continuing Medical Education in sub-specialities in Laboratory Medicine
- 7 years progressive work experience 3 of which must have been in a senior Laboratory Management position.
- Ability to effectively influence support from and add value to a wide range of professionals
ICT Manager
Ref: HRD/ICTM/02/14
Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Formulating and articulating ICT strategy, systems and policies in alignment with the Nairobi Hospital business strategy.
- Evaluating corporate and functional ICT needs and identifying suitable ICT solutions.
- Liaising with line managers to provide adequate ICT support for operational efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Coordinating ICT acquisition and implementation of appropriate hardware and software.
- Ensuring reliable, consistent, quality and secure ICT infrastructure.
- Managing implementation of identified ICT projects.
- Facilitating internal capacity building for optimal utilization of ICT systems.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science
- Seven year’s experience three which must be in a managerial position.
- Qualifications in network and hardware installation.
- Working knowledge of ERPs and databases
- Solid understanding of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN, Firewalls and Routers.
- Conceptual, analytical and creative skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Dynamic and abreast of technological developments
Senior Registrars
Ref: HRD/SR/02/14
Opportunities are available in the specialisations of Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics / Gynaecology and Radiology.
These are competitive full time positions and the successful candidates will be responsible for managing cases in their respective disciplines leading to specialist recognition by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Cross cutting duties include:
- Patient evaluation.
- Undertaking clinical procedures and examinations.
- Carrying out ward rounds with Consultants.
- Enhancing evidence based practice.
- Championing continuous quality improvement in clinical practise and service delivery.
- Participating in research, developing clinical protocols and facilitating CME.
- Mentoring medical officers and medical students in the clinics and wards.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Masters of Medicine in any of the listed specialist areas.
- Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
- Possess professional indemnity.
- Sound diagnostic skills and judgment.
- Detail orientated.
- Good interpersonal relations.
Credit Control Officer
Ref: HRD/CCO/02/14
Reporting
to the Credit Controller, the job holder will be responsible for
participating in ensuring effective debt collection of local, regional
and international debt.
Particular responsibilities include:-
- Ensuring Hospital’s credit control policies and internal controls are adhered to.
- Participating in debt collection from local, regional and international companies and clients.
- Analyzing debtor’s information and data with the aim of enhancing credit control measures.
- Facilitating effective revenue capture.
- Participating in key account and customer relationship management.
- Assisting in ensuring stability of cash flows for operational and investment purposes.
- Participating in developing service level agreement and executing 3rd party contracts.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Business degree.
- CPA (K) or ACCA.
- A certificate in Credit Management is an added advantage.
- Three (3) years work experience in a similar role.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
Biomedical Technologist
Ref: HRD/BT/02/14
Reporting
to the Assistant Hospital Engineer – Biomedical, the successful
candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Carrying out preventive maintenance and repairs of medical equipment.
- Carrying out calibration and verification of the performance of key medical equipment
- Liaising with departments to roll out the maintenance schedule.
- Maintaining job cards for each job assigned.
- Participating in training user departments on handling medical equipment.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in Medical Engineering.
- 3 year’s experience in medical equipment maintenance.
- Good organisational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate.
Refrigeration Technician
Ref: HRD/RT/02/14
Reporting to Assistant Hospital Engineer – Plant, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Carrying out inspections of cold room, air-con installations, fridges and extract fans.
- Maintaining job cards for each job assigned.
- Liaise with third party contractors to ensure timely and quality servicing is done under Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM).
- Install and perform authorised modifications on HVAC equipment.
- Carry out necessary troubleshooting and repairs of all HVAC equipment.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in Refrigeration and air-conditioning from a recognized institution
- At least 3 years working experience in a relevant organization.
- Substantial knowledge and experience in a wide range of air-conditioners and cold-rooms.
- HVAC installations, repairs and service.
Electrical Technician
Ref: HRD/ET/02/14
Reporting to the Assistant Engineer, Plant the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Ensuring repairs,
maintenance and service of electrical/electronic equipment and proper
functioning of all electrical powered equipment, appliances and installations.
- Maintaining and repairing all electrical distribution boards, consumer units and control panels.
- Installing, modifying, and maintaining electrical/electronic plant equipment.
- Conducting electrical safety tests on electrical equipment.
- Ensuring safe location of critical electrical equipment and installations.
- Maintaining job cards for each job assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
- At least 2 year’s experience in a busy service or hospitality institution.
- Good organisational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate.
Plumber
Ref: HRD/PB/02/14
Reporting to Assistant Hospital Engineer – Plant, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Carrying out all repair works on all plumbing fittings and installations within the Hospital.
- Liaising with storekeepers in ordering necessary spares.
- Carrying out services on hot and cold water installations as assigned
- Taking daily records assigned and presents them to the supervisors
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum KCSE grade D.
- Government Trade test 1 in plumbing.
- At least 2 year’s experience in a busy service or hospitality institution.
If
your background, experience and competence match the above
specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference.
Include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees to:
The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00200
OR recruitment@nbihosp.org
To be received not later than 5th March 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
