Job Purpose:

 The overall purpose of this role is to carry out dental examinations and related procedures to the hospital’s patients in line with established protocols the hospital’s patient care objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities


Carry out patients’ dental examinations using dental instruments and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate the condition of patients and advise on... appropriate treatment plan;
Carry out dental procedures including surgical, restoration, restorative as relates to the diagnosis in order to restore patients’ dental health;
Conduct regular reviews for continuing patients in order to monitor their progress;
Provide advice to patients on preventive dental care, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral health care;
Provide advice on the appropriate design and specifications of equipment for procurement by the Hospital in order to ensure the equipment is fit for purpose;
Ensure proper use of dental materials and equipment and monitor the functionality of the equipment to ensure seamless provision of dental services;
Document and record all processes for ease of reference and decision making purposes;
Book patients and attend to emergency patients in the clinic; and
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.


Qualifications

Education


Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Surgery from a recognized institution.


  Job Experience


Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.


Membership


Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing license.


 Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude


Ability to review and manage dental patients
Knowledge and ability to classify dental diseases
Ability to conduct dental procedures
Ability to operate dental instruments and diagnostic equipment
Time management skills
Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills more

Job Purpose:

 The overall purpose of this job is to utilize the specialist general surgical expertise knowledge and techniques to diagnose and treat patients.

Duties and Responsibilities


Strategy, policy and processes implementation -Providing leadership and direction in the development and implementation of effective General Surgery clinical policies and procedures.
Quality... Assurance- Provides guidance and participates in the development and implementation of quality assessment plans and ensuring continuous improvement of the General Surgery department services. Ensure appropriate documentation is completed and maintained.
Carry out patient assessment, treatment and stabilization and other specialized procedures in order to provide curative services in line with established protocols and promote patient centricity including providing clinical support during emergencies including resuscitation, admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate consultants and units.
Contribute to the departmental clinical quality assurance system, including regular clinical audit, review of patient care (length of patient stay, mortality and morbidity reviews, audit, regular clinical meetings) to ensure quality to services provided to patients.
Lead in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures
Research and Development- Actively involved in a wide range of research and development initiative areas and create awareness of the hospital as having research programs that are at the forefront of science in patient care.
Oversight of quality and patient safety by assisting in planning and setting priorities for General Surgery department through quality improvement and patient safety activities and reviewing clinical related patient complaints and ensure a satisfactory resolution thereof with proper corrective and preventive action
Work with the established consultants to ensure equitable provision of General Surgery services across the whole of the hospital. This will include collaborative working, mutual cover for leave, and ensuring adherence to principles of clinical governance
Learning and Development – Support learning and development initiatives by identity skills gaps and providing learning and development opportunities for the medical and nursing staff. Plan and direct research and development appropriate to the facility.


 Qualifications

Education


Master of Surgery in General Surgery.
Bachelor Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.


.Experience


A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position.


 Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude


Service orientation
Problem solving
Critical thinking skills
Excellent decision marking
Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment
Emotionally resilient
Communication skills
Attention to detail more

Job Purpose:

 The quality officer is responsible for implementing the quality programs throughout the department. S/He must work with the hospital quality department to understand the impact of the institution’s quality program and implement it in the Laboratory Department. S/He is in charge of ensuring that the results are of the highest quality and create systems to monitor data quality and... performance. S/He also confirms that procedures and processes adhere to safety and compliance rules and regulations. The quality officer will conduct audits in a timely manner, reviewing policies and procedures to find the root cause of any non-conformance. The laboratory quality officer also participates in ensuring that all employees receive proper training, orientation and competency assessment. S/He may also work with the procurement department, to verify that the goods and services meet acceptable laboratory standards.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Prepare an annual budget plan to run the laboratory quality programs i.e. ISO 15189.
Advice the laboratory director or designee on quality programs and issues related to it.
Maintain communication with accrediting and regulatory bodies.
Ensure laboratory activities comply with ISO 15189:2022
Ensure continuous training and awareness on ISO 15189:2022 requirements.
Ensure all policy documents are current and implemented as written
Ensure that staff are trained and deemed competent with approved and current policy documents.
Ensure mandatory documents and records including patient material are retained in accordance with approved policy documents
Ensure effective continuous medical education programs are implemented in each section
Ensure deficiencies raised by external auditors are closed within the stipulated timelines.
Incorporate SAFE CARE requirements to the laboratory processes.
Advice the laboratory director or designee on POCT programs and issues related to it.
Develop a POCT program in accordance with accrediting and regulatory bodies.
Support the POCT committee chair in implementing the POCT program
Implement and continuously monitor the POCT program.
Ensure POCT equipment are calibrated and QC run as required.
Ensure performance and documentation of routine and preventative maintenance of POCT equipment.
Troubleshoots and reports instrument malfunctions to supplier
Ensure POCT equipment have documented work instructions
Organize, plan and lead ISO15189 audits in the Laboratory department.
Support the department in the running of the Departmental Quality Improvement and Patient Safety committee (DQIPS)
Through the institutions Head of clinical service, develop the annual Department Quality Plan
Oversee the process of validation and/or performance verification of existing and/or new tests, instruments and methods of equipment, tests and methods in the department.
Prepare monthly Quality Variance Reports and present to the DQIPS and the laboratory director or designee.
Ensure process control checks (EQA, IQC) are implemented.
Ensure pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical aspects of the laboratory comply with approved policies.
Ensure equipment including reagents and other laboratory supplies are used and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or approved policy documents
Ensure complaints, incidents, and sentinel events are captured, investigated and resolved.
Perform regular (at least annual) internal audits.
Plan annual Management Review Meeting, communicate to the staff the outcome of the meeting and make follow-up to ensure that tasks identified in the meeting are addressed.
Ensure opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented.
Ensure each section have quality indicators to monitor performance
Capture complaints, follow-up for closure, communicate with the affected clients.
Ensure all occurrences are captured, investigated and resolved
Ensure root cause analysis is done to prevent re-occurrence of occurrences
Ensure preventive action is implemented to prevent potential occurrences
Ensure each section participate in quality improvement activities continuously
Ensure each section set goals and objectives every year and work to achieve them.
Participating in the Facility Management and Safety (FMS) program
Implement safety standards and policies with the coordination of laboratory safety committee.
Monitor the implementation of safety program in the department
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the laboratory director or designee.


KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE


BSc or Higher national Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with 5 years’ work experience.
Registered by KMLTTB with a valid practicing license. Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading quality management systems in the healthcare industry, specifically medical laboratories.
Minimum 3 years in quality system maintenance.
Excellent computer skills (Including, but not limited to: Windows, Office, Visio, Project Manager, and Internet).
Excellent communication skills.
Work independently and proactively.
Good ISO/GCLP, CAP, POCT, Blood Bank and JCIA quality system knowledge.
Process Management: Experience in basic process management tools and techniques required.


SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES


Computer literacy.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Have good customer care skill/ experience.
A good team player.
Integrity, truthfulness, and capability of using both hands.
Willingness to train and impart knowledge to staff.
Willingness to learn and develop in the career path. more

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Undertaking clinical procedures in Accident for Emergency, Wards, Clinics and Outpatient Centers.
Initial patient management, assessing, stabilizing and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
Providing care to patients in the intensive care... setting in conformance with unit policies.
Making decisions regarding immediate management and further referral of patients.
Conducting ward rounds on daily basis.
Enhancing evidence-based practice.
Maintaining patient confidentiality and professional work ethic.
Carrying out on the job training for mentorship of Senior Registrars in the specialist recognition program and Medical Officers in the clinics and wards.
Facilitating continual medical education sessions.
Participating in major disaster management.
Participating in research, developing clinical protocols, and facilitating CME.
Championing continuous quality improvement in clinical practice and service delivery.
Advocating for patients and champion continual improvement.
Ensuring all standards are met including quality of care, turnaround times, effective communication amongst and quality customer service amongst others.
Participating in on-call.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education


Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Master of medicine in Paediatrics or other recognized board-certified equivalent qualifications
Pediatric Advanced Lile Support (APLS) certification.


Professional Qualification


Does not require Specialist Recognition.


Job Experience 


Previous working experience in a busy hospital.


Membership


Valid registration and annual practice license.
Registered with Kenya Medical practitioners and Dentist Board.


KEY COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE/ APTITUDE


Demonstrated Focus on Patient Care
Sound decision making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate accurately and appropriately with patients, healthcare professions inclusive of visiting consultants and payers.
Maintain patient confidentiality and professional work ethics.
Sound diagnostic skills and judgement.
Organizational skills.
Self-confidence.
Results oriented.
Adaptability
Honest and a high sense of integrity more

Job Purpose:

 The overall purpose of this job is to provide clinical pathology services as well as technical, operational and administrative support in the pathology department.

Duties and Responsibilities


Performing clinical related duties within the scope of clinical pathology including running hematology clinics as well as procedures
Strategy, policy and processes implementation... -Providing clinical leadership and direction in the development and implementation of effective pathology and laboratory strategies, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulatory bodies and ensure sustainable growth of the pathology department.
Advancing the research agenda of the hospital through development of clinician scientists working within the context of department and interdisciplinary thematic areas of focus and providing an environment of opportunity for all staff to be engaged in research.
Fostering the growth of patient volumes, in line with the annual budgets, through a focused delivery of high quality care and patient-sensitive service that meets or exceeds the expectations of patients.
Leading the development of new services and initiatives that contribute to the financial sustainability of the hospital.
Ensuring the development and application of clinical quality management methods within the department, including practice guidelines and audits.
Fostering good relations with stakeholders with the goal of stimulating patient referrals to AAR hospital-based physicians.
Working with colleagues across the AAR hospital to ensure that opportunities for collaboration are maximized and that academic and clinical services are delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
Ensuring the productive and cost-effective use of human, material and capital resources entrusted to the department.


Qualifications

Education


Master of Medicine or equivalent qualification in Clinical Pathology from a recognized institution
Bachelor Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.


Experience


A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position after specialist recognition.


Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude


Service orientation
Problem solving
Critical thinking skills
Excellent decision marking
Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment
Emotionally resilient
Communication skills
Attention to detail more

We're expanding our team at AAR Hospital and are looking for talented professionals to join us. We have openings for a Consultant General Surgeon, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Consultant Anaesthesiologist. 
Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing healthcare excellence.

We're expanding our team at AAR Hospital and are looking for talented professionals to join us. We have openings for a Consultant General Surgeon, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Consultant Anaesthesiologist. 
Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing healthcare excellence.

We're expanding our team at AAR Hospital and are looking for talented professionals to join us. We have openings for a Consultant General Surgeon, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Consultant Anaesthesiologist. 
Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing healthcare excellence.