Tenwek Hospital Careers

Purpose:

• To provide pediatric cardiology services within the respective department, in order that the patient/client receives quality care for the honor and glory of God.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult with patients to diagnose, prognosticate and manage their respective symptoms and lesions.
• A complete understanding of the pathology presented and the knowledge to prescribe the appropriate tests and treatments and recommend surgery where necessary.
• Be able to prescribe or guide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
• Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients including history, imaging results, tests, test results and treatment prescribed. This documentation can be done in person or offered in consultation with junior doctors- cardiac MO’s, echo technicians, cardiothoracic fellows or surgeons.
• Interpretation of test results to help diagnose and manage the conditions.
• Maintaining a close working relationship including rounding and evaluation of patients with all services in the hospital, including but not limited to outpatient and inpatient services such as cardiothoracic surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, OB/Gyn, family medicine and others.
• Willingness to perform and/or learn procedures related to cardiac critical care such as central line placement, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis.
• Willingness to perform and/or learn right heart catheterization.
• Being able to perform and interpret a complete transthoracic echo study and (or being willing to learn) transesophageal echocardiography.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:

• Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or his/her designate (primary supervisor)

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:

• Cardiothoracic fellows, medical and clinical officers, echocardiography technicians, nurses

QUALIFICATIONS                                                     

• Committed Christian
• Medical degree, Masters or fellowship in Internal medicine/ Pediatrics and pediatric cardiology
• Valid medical license and registered with the Kenya Medical and Dental Council
• Two years of relevant work experience in a busy Cardiac Hospital, of which must be after post-basic qualification
• BLS, ACLS Certified
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative & customer care skills
• Mentorship training is an added advantage
• Computer Literate

Job Purpose

• The jobholder is responsible for providing nursing services within the CTC endoscopy unit, in order that the patient/client receives quality care in line with hospital policies and hospital regulations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Assess each of the assigned patients’ needs.
• Organize and coordinate nursing care and medical treatments.
• Check vital signs of patients and record them accurately.
• Document assessments and interventions provided.
• Feed patients via nasal gastric tubes and other enteral tubes.
• Administer fluids and monitor patients’ input and output.
• Administer medications tpatients.
• Perform bed baths for bedridden patients and other hygiene tasks such as oral care.
• Perform daily routines such as cleaning around the station, bed making, and dump dusting.
• Protect patients from decubitus ulcers through turning and engaging in activities.
• Perform wound care as needed.
• Practice infection prevention techniques, including proper handwashing and waste handling.
• Insert IV access for patients as required.

Job Competencies (Skills Job Knowledge, Experience and Attributes).

Academic qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).

• Higher National Diploma in Gastroenterology Nursing or Endoscopy Nursing from a recognized institution
• Professional Membership/Licensing requirements
• Registration with and Valid License from Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
• Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience in a certain job or level.)
• Have 3 years progressive experience in a similar role within a busy hospital.

The role-holder assist the cardiologist in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures on patients and providing quality nursing care, assessing and managing patient care in the cardiac catheterization lab, and supporting interventional radiology as needed in line with hospital policies and prevailing regulations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• To understand the procedural component of interventional cardiology including setting up of cath lab for intervention, assistance to the performing physician, handling and passage of blood gases, interpretation of blood gas results and angiography as within the scope of training and maintenance of sterile field.
• Knowledge of operation of interventional software for the obtaining and recording of hemodynamic data from the case.
• Intimate knowledge of the supplies in the lab including sheaths, stents, catheters, balloons and the many other components the interventionalist may request for during the procedure.
• Willingness for pre-intervention planning with the respective interventional cardiologist to have the appropriate supplies prepared in a timely fashion prior to the intervention.
• Perform pre-intervention and post-intervention assessment, including measuring blood pressure and temperature, checking blood glucose levels, and administering medications as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, utilizing age-specific data, the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status in a comprehensive manner.
• Perform initial assessment and complete required documentation within Tenwek Hospital organizational standards.
• Perform and document ongoing assessments, including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention.
• Maintain equipment used in the cath lab in conjunction with the biomedical department.
• Participate in the identification and clarification of patient needs as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care, planning to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Review and revise plan of care according to change in patient’s status.
• Incorporate patient teaching/discharge planning to promote optimal outcome.
• Coordinate and document appropriate discharge planning and referral to ensure continuity of care after discharge.

OTHER GENERAL DUTIES:

• Organize and coordinate nursing care and medical treatments.
• Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and counselling to individuals, families, and community.
• Maintain the unit effectively according to hospital policy with minimum supervision.
• Promote effective interpersonal and public relations.
• Maintain infection prevention guidelines and practice.
• Ensure safety in the work-place by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment.
• Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.
• Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
• Be punctual and available when on duty.
• Display Christ-like attitude and character both on- and off- duty.
• Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) regulations.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by Unit’s Nursing Officer In-charge or his/her designate.

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing or related field from a recognized institution…..
• Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced cardiac life support, advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

The role-holder provides pharmacy and pharmaceutical services to patients and staff in CTC, provides clinical research and training and advises CTC in line with hospital policies and prevailing regulations.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Provide technical pharmacy and pharmaceutical advice and service to the hospital.
• Implement work plans and work schedules in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Receive patients in the hospital and dispense medicines and other pharmaceutical materials to them in the hospital.
• Provide care and custody of medicines and other medical supplies in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical operations and services in the pharmacy in order to ensure that they meet the expected standards of sufficiency and quality the in the hospital.
• Work with other healthcare professionals to evaluate and update patient treatments and progress
• Carry out training and development of pharmacy staff, interns and student in order to enhance their performance productivity in the hospital.
• Record the movement and consumption of medicines and medical equipment and supplies, and well updated drug register in the hospital.
• Implement duly all established pharmacy and pharmaceutical policies, procedures and process in the hospital.
• Supervise, guide and mentor junior pharmacy staff and students in the hospital.
• Provide specialized pharmacy and pharmaceutical advisory services to the hospital executive and the public though the appropriate media.
• Provide clinical research and training to pharmacy and pharmaceutical students.
• Day-to-day operations and supervision of staff in the assigned work area fostering a cohesive and unified organizational culture.
• Facilitate implementation of the internal audit, risk management, QMS and other related work plans.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Job Dimensions:

Role makes:

• Supervisory decisions – on day-to-day coordination of staff and use of resources
• Analytical decisions – reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities
• Operational decisions – for day-to-day work tasks

Job Competencies (Skills Job Knowledge, Experience and Attributes).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).

Professional Membership/Licensing requirements

• Pharmacy and Poisons Board and Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya

Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience in a certain job or level.)

• Have a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in the pharmaceutical field.

Job Purpose
The jobholder is responsible for overseeing all intraoperative, POHA, PACU, and cath lab nursing services as well as CSSD services within the Theatre department for the glory of God.  The jobholder ensures that the level of care given is world-class and meets the nursing standards set by the Nursing Council of Kenya as well as policies set by Tenwek CTC Management. This position manages key performance indicators and works to improve quality, utilization, smooth operations, and patient and staff satisfaction. The job holder must interact and communicate well with numerous other stakeholders, surgeons, physicians, nursing in-charges and other departments.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Oversee the supervising, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling nursing activities within the Theatre department, cath lab, and CSSD.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings, or as necessary, with all reporting staff to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Ensure adherence to professional and industry standards for nursing care, promoting competence, efficiency, and compassionate care delivery.
• Ensure that a clean and safe environment in the workplace is maintained to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Oversee key performance indicators and quality metrics and develop strategies and processes for continuous improvement.
• Ensure that infection prevention guidelines and practices are maintained to prevent the spread of infections within the Theatre department.
• Set departmental goals and objectives that align with the hospital’s overall goals and mission.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage, appropriate staff assignments, and staff leave allocation timelines are developed and updated to meet patient care needs.
• Develop standard operating procedures and ensure their implementation, updating them as necessary to reflect best practices.
• Coordinate planned preventive maintenance of theatre equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Collaborate with other departments (internal clients) to ensure the optimal running of the theatre and promote interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Foster a cohesive and unified organizational culture within the daily operations of the theatre.
• Facilitate implementation of the internal audit, risk management, Quality Management System and other related work plans.
• Plan and hold appropriate continuous medical/nursing education and staff development sessions as well as team building activities for all theatre staff.

Job Dimensions:
Role makes:

• Supervisory decisions on day-to-day coordination of staff and use of resources
• Analytical decisions – reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making, process improvement, and the execution of responsibilities
• Operational decisions for day-to-day work tasks
• Planning decisions for future operational needs
• Job Competencies (Skills Job Knowledge, Experience and Attributes).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) from a recognized institution
• Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).
• Higher National Diploma in Peri-operative Nursing from a recognized institution

Job summary

• Reporting to the Electrical Engineer, the candidate participates in routine inspection, installation, testing, commissioning, training, service and maintenance electrical power systems and equipment

Duties and responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and timely resolution of electrical faults
• Carry out installations, testing and commissioning of electrical items
• Carrying out of periodic preventive maintenance of electrical systems
• Conducting audits on electrical wiring and other installations to ensure compliance with safety
• Inspecting, Testing, Maintenance and Servicing of diesel generators, transformers, inverters, rectifier, UPS and other power components
• Training the users on electrical equipment and systems to ensure safety and durability.
• Maintenance of solar power system to ensure they are producing power optimally
• Assist in calibration of biomedical equipment when called upon
• Collecting information on electrical installations for input into the integrated health information management system;

Requirements:

• Diploma or Artisan Certificate in Electrical Engineering or any relevant discipline with further training in electrical engineering. Extensive experience can be considered in lieu of academic background.
• 3+ years of relevant experience preferably within a busy healthcare facility or electrical engineering establishment
• Ability to troubleshoot basic biomedical equipment and mechanical faults is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player and problem-solving abilities
• Good communication skills and decision-making skills
• A Christian believer in the gospel of Jesus Christ
• Able to interpret and implement technical drawings

• Reporting to the Biomedical Engineer, the candidate participates in routine inspection, installation, testing, commissioning, training, maintenance, calibration and repair of biomedical equipment and plants to ensure maximum uptime of Medical equipment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Installation, testing, and commissioning of new biomedical equipment.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance of medical equipment
• Diagnose equipment malfunction and carry out timely required repairs
• Ensure timely, complete and accurate documentation
• Test and calibrate components using a variety of manuals, troubleshooting techniques and code requirements
• Collecting information on medical engineering services for input into the integrated health information management system;
• Implementing Medical Engineering Programmes and Projects.
• Ensuring compliance of medical equipment operations with safety and other regulatory standards
• Participating in CMEs (Continuous Medical Education) programmes related to Medical Equipment and technology
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

• Diploma or Certificate in Biomedical Engineering. Extensive experience can be considered in lieu of academic background.
• 3+ Relevant experience preferably within a health facility
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player and problem-solving abilities
• Good communication skills
• A Christian believer in the gospel of Jesus Christ
• Able to interpret technical drawings

Job Purpose:

• To provide nursing services within operating theatres, in order that the patient/client receives quality care for the honor and glory of God.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Conducts pre- and post-operative education.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs.
• Ensures that the correct patient and correct procedure are being performed.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy on medication administration by a licensed registered nurse.
• Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocols.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner, using the appropriate format and forms.
• Preps the operating room for patient and procedure.
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
• Initiates the patient education plan as prescribed
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Dimensions:

Role makes:

• Analytical decisions – reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities
• Operational decisions – for day-to-day work tasks

Academic qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in perioperative Nursing from a recognized institution
• Professional Membership/Licensing requirements
• Registration with and Valid License from Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Work experience requirement

• Have 3 years progressive experience in a similar role within a busy hospital.

Job Purpose
The role-holder is responsible for preparation, dispensing and management of pharmaceutical products in the pharmacy as well as patient counselling in line with hospital policies and prevailing regulations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Dispense medications and monitor patient health and progress to maximize their response to the medication in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Provide expertise about the composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties and their manufacture and use in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Ensure drug purity and strength and make sure that drugs do not interact in a harmful way in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Receive and process patients’ prescription correctly and accurately for both in/outpatients in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Give accurate drug information to patients, wards and other user departments in the hospital.
• Constitute, restructure, prepare and label extemporaneous preparations for in/outpatients in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Participate in drug stocking and stock taking drug in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Check the expiry dates of pharmacy drugs and ensuring compliance with the short Expiry Drug Policy in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Participate in chemotherapy dispensing and reconstitution in strict accordance with Cytoxic Handling Policy in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Participate in planning for all medicines and other medical material needs of the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Support the pharmacist in charge in proper medical warehousing applying the appropriate principles in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Dispense medicines to patients and explain to them on how to use, in the pharmacy of the hospital.
• Document and file drug related information such as prescription as required by the pharmaceutical policies and practices in the hospital.
• Support the pharmacist in charge in collecting, recording and analyzing data related to drug dispensing use in the pharmacy in the hospital.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Job Dimensions:

Role makes:

• Analytical decisions – reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities
• Operational decisions – for day-to-day work tasks

Job Competencies (Skills Job Knowledge, Experience and Attributes).

Academic qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy or related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).

Professional Membership/Licensing requirements

• Pharmacy and Poisons Board and Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
  Professional Specialization (if applicable)
• Professional Sub-specialization or Fellowship (if applicable)
• Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience in a certain job or level.)
• Have a minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical field.