ICU Medical Officer at Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Main Duties:
- Clinical
Review of all patients admitted to ICU/HDU – both hospital and private
patients
- Responsible
for commencing appropriate management of every new ICU/ HDU patient before
review by registrar or consultant who will then make appropriate
adjustments.
- Drawing
blood for blood gas analysis
- Interpretation
of results
- Immediate
action on results. This includes relevant adjustment of ventilator
settings, correction of acid-base imbalance plus or minus referring to
registrar/ consultant where difficulties arise in interpretation.
- Emergency
intubation of patients
- Adjustment
of ventilator settings where appropriate in consultation with ICU
registrar or Primary Consultant.
- Extubation
of patients
- Insertion
of invasive pressure monitoring lines
- Performing
emergency chest tube insertion for tension pneumothorax where surgeon is
not immediately available.
Ordering appropriate investigations according the clinical
condition of ICU/HDU patients i.e. X-rays
- Laboratory
investigations.
- Other
radiological tests
- Ultrasound
- Electrocardiogram
- Echocardiogram
- Responsible
for communication of clinical information concerning patients to other
relevant specialists and colleagues on phone.
- Accompanies
Primary Consultant and other Specialists taking care of patients on their
rounds in the unit.
- In the
absence of the Registrar or Primary Consultant, the ICU MO will be the
team leader in any resuscitation in the unit.
- Reviews
patients in other areas of the hospital where a request for ICU/HDU
admission has been made.
- Will
make appropriate decisions on any immediate interventions required as well
as transport requirements.
- Will
follow standing hospital policies concerning admission to the ICU/HDU.
- Responsible
for transporting patients to the CT scan room as per guidelines on
Transfer of patients for CT scan.
- When
available, may assist in insertion of intravenous cannula or phlebotomy in
the wards or other clinical areas of the hospital where the casualty
doctor or ward doctor has been unsuccessful.
- Will
from time to time prepare topics for Continuous Medical Education during
ICU departmental meetings.
- Assists
in training of nursing staff on various aspects of ICU/HDU patient
management.
- You
shall Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department
and provide reports as required.
Required Qualifications for the Position
- MBChB
- Registered
with the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council (KMPDC) a valid
current practising license.
- 3
years post-internship
- Critical
Care experience is highly desirable
- Keen
on detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Good
communication skills
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the above position and you meet the
requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV,
Copies of Academic Certificates, and three [3] referees and include their
telephone contacts and email address to hrrecruit@materkenya.com to
reach us not later than 16th September 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Inventory Analyst at Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Main Duties
- Oversee,
monitor, and analyze inventory levels for medical, catering, and general
hospital supplies.
- Maintain
accurate records of stock levels, reorder points, and usage trends using
inventory systems (e.g. ERP)
- Monitors
and coordinates efficiency on store personnel managing goods received at
the points of collection, storage, and dispatch to ensure ethical
professionalism as per procedures.
- Coordinate
with clinical departments to forecast demand and plan inventory
accordingly.
- Identify
and address stock discrepancies, stockouts, overstocking, and expiries.
- Assist
in implementing inventory control policies and best practices to minimize
waste and losses.
- Generate
regular inventory reports for Management and Clinical teams.
- Conduct
periodic physical counts and reconcile with system records.
- Work
closely with the purchasing team, suppliers, and user departments to
ensure timely ordering and replenishment.
- Participate
in audits and ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory
standards.
- Support
the introduction of automation, barcoding, RFID systems, or any related
systems to streamline inventory tracking.
- Ensuring
prompt recording and resolution of customer and supplier
concerns/complaints.
- Working
with clear quality objectives and practices to plan daily tasks/targets
and assign responsibilities to staff in the Inventory Section.
- Puts
in place measures in place to prevent theft and pilferage of stock.
- Control
spending and build a culture of long-term saving on stock acquisition
& warehousing costs.
- Any
other duty as may be assigned from time to time
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Statistics, or related
field.
- Five
(5) years of progressive working experience with a minimum of 2–3 years of
experience in inventory or supply chain management, preferably in a
healthcare or hospital environment.
- Proficiency
in inventory management software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge
of medical and pharmaceutical products is an added advantage
- Attention
to detail and accuracy, and strong organizational skills
- Excellent
communication skills and teamwork
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ethical
and professional conduct
- Financial
acumen – Understanding of basic financial concepts, interpretation of
financial data, application of financial data for decision making,
planning, and cost reduction.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the above position and you meet the
requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV,
Copies of Academic Certificates, and three [3] referees and include their
telephone contacts and email address to hrrecruit@materkenya.com to
reach us not later than 28th August 2025. Quote the title when applying. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Mater Misericordiae Hospital, a leading healthcare provider
in East and Central Africa, has an excellent career opportunity. Mater
Misericordiae Hospital offers exceptional, compassionate and Christ-centred
healthcare services to our clients through an innovative, engaged and competent
workforce. The successful candidate will fill in the above position:
Main Duties:
- Accurate
and timely posting of all pharmacy computer transactions for billing
purposes.
- Carrying
out timely ordering for stock replenishment to the pharmacy store to
maintain optimal stock levels.
- Compounding,
re-packaging and dilutions of drugs according to laid down guidelines.
- Providing
drug information to patients, doctors, nurses and other medical staff.
- Participating
in regular drug expiry, monitoring the pharmacy to identify and document
items with expiry of less than six (6) months.
- Liaising
with user departments to ensure adequate stocking and proper storage of
emergency drugs and intravenous infusions and minimize losses due to
expiries and damages.
- Participating
in quarterly stock take exercise and ensuring timely explanation of stock
variances.
- Participating
in quality management system activities including documentation, analysis
and reporting for continued improvement of services.
- Training
pharmaceutical technologist interns.
- Entering
prescription orders into the computer and making labels appropriately.
- Documenting
dispensing errors and taking measures to minimize them.
- Documenting
adverse drug reactions.
- Receiving
drugs and verifying against the stock transfer printout.
- Shelving
items appropriately.
- Participating
in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing
reports as required.
- Any
other duty assigned.
Required Qualifications for the Position
- Diploma
in Pharmaceutical Technology
- Registered/Enrolled
with The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) with a current Practicing
License.
- 2
years of experience
- Computer
Proficient
How to Apply
If you are interested in the above position and you meet the
requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV,
Copies of Academic Certificates, and three [3] referees and include their
telephone contacts and email address to hrrecruit@materkenya.com to
reach us not later than 21st May 2025.