Medical Officer Interns (4 Posts) at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu
Medical Officer Interns – 4 Positions
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical Officer intern will work under supervision to fulfill registration
requirements. During this period, the intern will have an opportunity to
consolidate their knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them to become a
competent practitioner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducting
themselves in a manner that upholds the dignity of the profession at all
times.
- Conducting
timely, legible and accurate clinical history and physical
examination.
- Documenting
all clinical findings and recommendations appropriately, ensuring that the
patient records are up to date.
- Ensure
Regular and continuous follow up of patients in the departments assigned
to them.
- Request
for and/or performing relevant investigations as directed by the
supervisors
- Reporting
to and consulting with the heads of department, Internship Supervisor and
the other practitioners in matters patient care as appropriate.
- Communicating
effectively with other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Participating
in surgical procedures under supervision of senior colleagues in the
department
- Communicating
effectively with patients and their relatives with regards to diagnosis,
treatment plans and follow up.
- Writing
accurate and informative case summaries, referral notes and discharge
summaries.
- Presenting
cases concisely, coherently and competently during ward rounds, grand
rounds, morbidity and mortality audits or any other appropriate fora.
- Participate
in the clinical audit and documenting findings in the audit
tools provided by the facility
- Performing
any other relevant duties assigned by the Supervisor.
- Promoting
the practice of knowledge-based, evidence-based, quality and ethical
healthcare.
- Participating
in the Institution’s continuous medical education activities, research and
innovation.
- Providing
feedback to the Internship Coordinator, Internship Supervisors, the
Institution and the Council on the progress of internship training, with a
view of improving the quality of internship training.
The requirements
- MBChB
from a medical school recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and
Dentists Council (KMPDC)
- Internship
License from the KMPDC
- Valid
BLS certificate
- PALS/ATLS/ACLS
Certificates will be an added advantage
- Evidence
of elective term at a medical facility
- Demonstrable
knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technology
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
- Open
to learning/ Self-driven adult learner
- Attention
to detail and with critical thinking skills
Communications Officer – Locum at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK)
The position
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of
the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan
Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities,
which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained
acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO
15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation
and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International
Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale,
Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa – Bay, Migori,
Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira, Kabarnet and an upcoming Medical Centre in
Lodwar.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (LOCUM)
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing
and delivering effective internal and external communication that strengthens
the hospital’s image, supports patient engagement, and promotes service
awareness. This role involves creating compelling content, managing digital and
social media platforms, designing visual materials, and upholding brand
consistency across all communication channels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop
and implement communication strategies to promote hospital services.
- Design
marketing and patient education materials such as brochures, posters,
flyers, and banners presentations, and social media content.
- Create
visual content (graphics, short videos, animations) for use in both
digital and print platforms.
- Build
and maintain media relations and act as a liaison with external
communication partners when needed.
- Collaborate
with clinical and administrative departments to gather stories, updates,
and content needs.
- Write
press releases, newsletters, and feature articles to highlight hospital
milestones and initiatives.
- Coordinate
media coverage and respond to media inquiries in collaboration with the
manager.
- Maintain
brand consistency across all internal and external communications.
- Ensure
consistent and professional use of the company’s identity (logos,
taglines, colors, tone).
- Work
closely with other departments to integrate brand values into internal
programs and materials (e.g., internal signage).
- Manage
and update the hospital’s website with current and accurate content.
- Monitor
digital performance using analytics tools and adjust content strategies to
enhance engagement
The requirements
- Degree
in Communications, Marketing, Business, New Media or Public Relations
- 3
years’ proven working experience in social media marketing or in digital
media
- Proof
of expertise in graphic design, video and photo editing.
- Excellent
consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and
communication skills
- Demonstrable
social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge
Manager – Obstetrics & Gyneacology Services
Reporting to the Head of Nursing, the successful candidate
will support the Obs & Gyn department activities in the Hospital through
systematic analysis of health data, develop standard guidelines in the
Hospital.
Manager – Medical Services
Reporting to the Head of Nursing, the successful candidate
will support the medicine department activities in the Hospital through
systematic analysis of health data, develop standard guidelines in the
Hospital.
Prevention & Control of Infection Coordinator
Reporting to the Head of Nursing, the successful candidate
will support the activities of the prevention, control and infection program in
the Hospital through systematic analysis of health data, develop standard
guidelines on infection control and investigate and report infection control
problems.
Cath Lab Nurse Specialist
Reporting to the Head of Nursing, the successful candidate
will play a key role in ensuring and maintaining quality, safe clinical nursing
practices, participating in quality improvement activities, and managing both
operational and human resource issues within the unit.
Cath Lab Nurses
The Cath Lab Nurse will operate and monitor sophisticated
life support equipment in the Cath Lab, while demonstrating leadership,
management skills, and a high level of expertise in current Cath Lab practices.
Pharmaceutical Technologists (Locum) at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu
Pharmaceutical Technologist (Locum)
Aga Khan Health Services
The position
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga
Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development
Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes
Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan
Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment
of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012
accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is
at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega,
Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa – Bay,
Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet. The Hospital is seeking
to attract interested and qualified candidates for the following professional
position:
PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIST (LOCUM) – KISII, BOMET, KABARNET, NYAMIRA,
HOMABAY AND KERICHO
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the successful candidate will ensure
provision of effective, efficient, and quality pharmacy services in the
Out-reach Health center.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive
and perform prescriptions’ appropriateness reviews and dispense drugs in a
timely and accurate manner as per approved standards and procedures.
- Contact
the prescriber and discuss any inaccuracy or illegibility in a
prescription, document errors and communicate corrections with other
inter- disciplinary team members.
- Verify
expiry dates prior to dispensing medications to patients.
- Check
and confirm that -each label placed on the medication contains the correct
patient names & unique identifier, drug & dosage, quantity and
directions for use.
- Compound
extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per
laid down procedures.
- Counsel
patients on drug administration and use of drug-related devices for
optimum care.
- Maintain
accurate and optimal drugs stock levels by following ABC-VEN guide,
re-order levels and FEFO rules.
- Monitor
Formulary drugs stock outs, slow-moving stocks and short-expiry stocks,
and take appropriate actions other inter-disciplinary team members.
- Comply
and observe the environmental health, safety measures and regulations by
proper handling, storage and dispensing of medications
The requirements
- Diploma
in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
- Current
Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- 1 year
working experience in a busy facility, preferably a hospital
- Computer
literate
- Able
to communicate with medical professionals
- Able
to work with a team of people from various backgrounds and training
- Excellent
customer service skills and empathetic to patients of all age
Stock Controller – Locum at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Manager Material Management Division, the successful candidate
will be responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels and ensuring
efficient stock management, in conformity with hospital policy and best
practices, to meet the Institution’s goals and objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regularly
track and analyze inventory levels to identify trends, potential
shortages, and areas for improvement.
- Managing
Re-order levels: Determine when and how much stock to reorder, ensuring
timely replenishment to avoid stock outs.
- Conduct
regular random stock takes and cycle counts to ensure accuracy and
identify discrepancies.
- Regularly
Check and track expiries.
- Report
on variance to warehouse coordinator.
- Daily
tracking and reporting of slow moving and near expiry items
- Maintain
and utilize inventory management systems in place to track stock movements
and levels.
- Ensure
accurate, timely and complete posting and updating of transactions in the
system.
- Ensure
accurate and timely issue of inventory items to users, departments /or
sub-stores.
- Oversee
the receipt and storage of incoming goods into the stores, ensuring proper
handling and storage conditions.
- Stack
Items safely and neatly in an identifiable and traceable manner.
- Adhere
to the FIFO method of stock movement.
- Manage
and ensure a minimum value of expiries and items being obsolete.
- Ensure
daily tracking and escalation of slow-moving inventory, short expiry and
approved disposal forms.
- Prepare
stock reports to identify trends, track performance, and inform
decision-making.
- Prepare
listings for timely purchase and replenishment of inventory items in
collaboration with respective and corresponding purchasers.
- Ensure
there are no stock outs by prompting the purchaser on items running low on
stocks.
- Recommend
optimum quantities of items to be replenished.
REQUIREMENTS.
- Bachelors/
Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management or its equivalent
- Minimum
of 2 years post college experience in relevant field.
- Proficiency
in working with MS Excel and MS word
- Strong
communication and numeracy skills.
Clinical Officer, Locum- Nyamira & Kabarnet at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
- Reporting
to the Head of Outreach, Clinical Officer shall be responsible for the
management of clinical services at the medical centre, examining,
diagnosing and treating patients and referring them where appropriate to
the specialists.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Taking
history, examining, diagnosing, ordering laboratory and imaging
investigations.
- Interpreting
laboratory and imaging results; treating patients’ common ailments at an
Outpatient health facility.
- Implementing
Community Healthcare activities in liaison with other health workers;
guiding and counselling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
carrying out surgical procedures.
- Organizing
health management teams and convening health management committee
meetings; assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports and
referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
The requirements
- Diploma
in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution
- At
least three (3) years relevant work experience.
- Current
practicing Certificate.
- Membership
registration to the relevant professional body.
- Proficiency
in computer applications.
- Evidence
of continuous professional development.