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Job Objective/Purpose

To assist the Surgeon and Anaesthetist in the Operating Room (OR), supervising the theatre technicians and managing the PostAnaesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining Theatre list 
  • Correctly book patients for surgical procedures 
  • Ensure surgeon / anaesthetist are informed of bookings or changes intime 
• Receiving Patients 
  • Checks completeness of theatre checklist and act appropriately 
  • Carry out a Pre-Operative Assessment 
  • Appropriately explain the nature of the procedure / operation to thepatient 
  • Ensure all X-rays, Scans, Investigations and Bloods are available 
  • Obtains correct consent for operations and general anaesthesia for daycases 
  • Prepares and avails patient in time for operation with all reports forday cases 
• Operating Room Management 
  • Accounting for all the pieces of equipment, especially after theoperation. 
  • Getting and opening packs required 
  • Ensures that the packs remain sterile and that the operating roomenvironment is contamination free 
• Post-Operation 
  • Accurately assesses patient after operation, documents clinicalobservations & findings 
  • Consults and advises surgeon / anaesthetist immediately ifabnormalities are noted 
  • Effectively hands over the patient to recovery / ward nurse 
• Drug Administration 
  • Ensure all required drugs/supplies are available 
  • Adhere to the 10 rights of drug administration (right patient,medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, client education,assessment, evaluation and client refusal of treatment) 
  • Ensure all treatment sheets have patients biodata including informationon drug allergies. 
  • Submit all new drug orders to pharmacy promptly and STAT dosesgiven within 30 minutes 
  • Ensures all the items used by patients are billed accurately 
  • Ensures crash cart and emergency equipment are checkedas required by the hospital standards 
• Equipment 
  • Ensures that the Operating Room is well stocked with therequired surgical instruments 
  • Keep regular inventory of equipment 
  • Keep all necessary packs and instruments organized foreasy use during each procedure 
• Infection - Control 
  • Ensure proper disposal of medical waste 
  • Ensure medical equipment are disinfected before next use 
  • Ensure proper disinfectants are used 
  • Maintain and enforce infection control standards per thehospital manual and observe the infection control bundles(SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable. 
• Record all sentinel incidents/events and report within24 hours using the provided tools 
• Ensure patients safety following the 6 InternationalPatient Safety Goals (IPSGs) 
• Ensure all the relevant consultants have explainedprocedures and have obtained consent 
• Complete official checklists for all patients prior toprocedures (theatre, radiology, renal) 
• Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality ismaintained at all times, as per policy. 
• Participate in emergency response 
• Ensure client satisfaction through optimal quality ofcare, effective communication, timely feedback andescalation of unresolved issues to the incharge anddemonstrate follow-up and improvement.15.Any other duty as assigned by your immediatesupervisor in line with the job description

Personal Specifications

• A higher diploma in Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is desirable and added advantage
• Higher Diploma in Perioperative Nursing 
• A valid nursing council of Kenya license
• Up to date BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate
• 2 years’ experience in nursing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail and results oriented

Job Objective/Purpose

To ensure accurate and complete billing of inpatient services in accordance with Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, procedures,standards and strategies

Key Responsibilities

• Daily review of patients’ billing statements, including alldischarged patients, for accuracy and completion prior tofinalization of the invoices.
• Ensure services noted in the patient’s chart are billed andclarify any other services rendered with attendingclinicians.
• Resolve incoming queries on billing from patients,insurance companies, consultants or colleagues in aprofessional and efficient manner.
• Provide billing information by collecting, analyzing, andsummarizing third-party billings, accounts pending, andlate charges data and trends.
• Prepare billing statements for insurance companies,patients and other third parties.
• Prepare reports and respond to inquiries concerningbilling activities.
• Participate in audits, service evaluations and processreviews to enhance the delivery of billing service tocustomers/stakeholders.
• Ensure all patient encounters and procedures are postedcorrectly with the current ICD and CPT codes.
• Client satisfaction (patient, consultants andothers)-
• Ensure client satisfaction through optimal qualityof care, effective communication, timelyfeedback and escalation of unresolved issues.
• Oversee the Education of staff, includingorientation and Training to ensure performanceimprovement on patient billing.
• Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporategovernance policies are adhered to, includingpreventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud orcriminal activities, and Implementing auditrecommendations.
• Ensure adequate knowledge of, and complianceto all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures,and systems, especially policies pertaining to theprovision of medical services.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor inline with the job description.

Personal Specifications

• Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) or BsN 
• A valid Nursing License from NCK
• Finance Training (CPA III) highly desirable
• 1+ years nursing experience and 2+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a Hospital set-up
• Customer focus
• Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills.
• Highly responsive, ethical and responsible
   

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, upcoming professional seeking to obtain on the job experience in MHPSS programming while working with a motivated multinational team. It requires a dedicated and highly motivated individual who is willing to learn and at the same time offer creative ideas to achieving the goals of MHPSS programming in humanitarian and development settings.

KEY RESPONSIBILLITIES:

• Support mapping of ongoing and past MHPSS programmes and projects in the region and collect relevant information and data from countries.
• Support mapping MHPSS ambitions across the region and collect relevant information and data from countries.
• Support operationalizing the SCI MHPSS Strategic Framework in the region 
• Support preparing MHPSS capacity building for country office staff including gathering relevant research and data 
• Support researching potential local MHPSS partners in the region
• Support MHPSS advocacy work for various Country Offices in the form of developing capacity statements, social media posts and factsheets
• Support research and knowledge gathering/dissemination of various MHPSS topics with countries and relevant communities of practice. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in psychology, social science, mental health or another similar field from an acknowledged institute.
• Knowledge of child development and child and adolescent mental health.   
• Experience in research, data analysis and report writing regarding mental health and psychosocial wellbeing and support.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, prepare manageable work plans with multiple tasks and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English essential, other regional languages an asset)
• Preferably well connected to MHPSS communities of practice and professional networks. 
• Experience working with children and adolescent MHPSS programming is an asset. 
• Experience working with migrants and refugees is an asset.
• Experience with refugee/marginalized communities desired.
• Commitment to Save the Children values and Child Safeguarding.
   

What you’ll do?

As the successful candidate, you will have an opportunity to work with a passionate team of individuals dedicated to accelerating access to life-changing & innovative medicines for our patients. In addition, gain exposure and network to Health Authority regulatory framework across the various SSA countries within the African Cluster. Prepare regulatory submissions for allocated products according to the agreed regulatory strategy to develop and maintain products. You will provide scientifically related guidance to cross functional teams on aspects of regulatory affairs. Use knowledge and experience in the regulatory field to influence functional objectives.

Typical accountabilities will include:

• Provide regular feedback to senior regulatory affairs manager SSA, marketing, and sales teams on the regulatory submission progress of specific products and ensure that all teams have up to date regulatory information and support needed to drive performance in their respective departments.
• Submit Marketing Authorization: applications to Health Authorities according to SSA HA guidelines and GRP, in the shortest possible time based on business priorities.
• Ensure all post approval product maintenance activities including CMC variations, package insert safety updates, new indications, technical changes to the label or the packs, PBRERs, and post approval commitments are submitted and approved.
• Ensure all License Renewals are submitted on time, prior to license expiry or in accordance with the planned submission date.
• Participates as a member of the drug project team to assist in the delivery of timely approvals and advantageous product information in keeping with the needs identified by the business and markets and in compliance with relevant AstraZeneca procedures.
• Contributes to the planning, preparation (including authoring) and delivery of simple submissions and contribute to more complex ones, from either a global and or regional perspective throughout the product’s life cycle.
• Liaises proactively with the functions and participate as a member of cross-functional delivery teams, providing regulatory advice on simple regulatory issues.
• Contributes, where appropriate, to the review of cross-functional contributions and collate regulatory comments to ensure quality of documentation for submission.
• Provides local regulatory authority contact or support for such.
• Ensures that appropriate, up-to-date records are maintained for compliance.
• Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity, and collaboration.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. Advanced degree a plus.
• Valid and available Annual Practice License for the Pharmacist.
• Registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Significant experience of working in one or more areas in regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical or related industry, or in regulatory drug development, product approval/launch, line extension and license maintenance, or experience at a health authority.
• Project and process management.

Desirable

• Experience of working on cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of the drug development processes.

Position Summary:

The overall objective of the position takes overall responsibility of planning, supervising, coordinating nursing services, deployment of the nursing staff to various sections, organizing and discharging activities to the nursing staff

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall, in-charge of all nursing services and would therefore work as both supervisor and the team leader of the whole team.
• Participate actively in the planning and evaluation at the clinics.
• Coordinating care for complex clients and demonstrate leadership when collaborating with care providers.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly IPD HIS reports.
• Deployment of nursing staff at the clinics with special consideration of coverage at the MCHFP and maternity departments.
• Liaise with Logistics coordinator in planning of the field movement of staff on a daily basis
• Ensure the KRCS guidelines, policies and vision are understood and followed by the nursing department.
• Oversee the development and implementation of SOPs, policies and procedures on operating an IMOC inpatient facility.
• Acquiring and maintaining current knowledge in the Nursing Education and practice.
• In collaboration with the administrator and in-charges oversee the daily staff track of the nurses.
• Manage the nursing personnel in cooperation with the Human Resource office in recruitment, deployment and disciplinary sittings concerning the nursing staff.
• Ensure adherence to polices and guidelines with reference to nursing practice, infection control and prevention and healthcare waste management.
• Report any significant changes in operations of the health services to the HOP.
• Recommend and implement inter-departmental reshuffle of hospital nursing staff biannually/annually or whenever necessary.
• Participate in all mortality audits.
• Identification and assessment of training needs of the nursing staff depending on their respective areas of work and ensure fair selection when training opportunities arise.
• Network with the logistics department, pharmacy, administrator and other sector heads to ensure there is availability of resources (medical supplies).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualifications.
• Registered with the Nursing council of Kenya and have a current practicing license      
• Over (5) years relevant experience as a supervisor or in charge gained in a busy hospital setup.

Desired Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to Influence and interface with senior members of the business/Society
• A strong sense of business ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
• Experience in coaching, employee development and driving process improvements and conducting Job Evaluations

CONTEXT OF POST

MSF OCBA is continuously adapting processes and tools to improve efficiency and quality of data. We have selected solutions for medical data available to the teams, both in the field and in the headquarters, to support decision-making and improve the quality of the field operations.

To this end, Health Management Information System (HMIS), adapted from the District Health Information Software (DHIS2), was developed, and deployed in 2015. Since then, the system has evolved enormously and with it, its uptake and use. Throughout this time the eHealth team has developed numerous courses and training materials that have grown as new components have been added to the system. Regular changes in software versions, expansion of the system into new areas and interoperability with other tools, as well as high staff turnover, pose numerous challenges for the course materials to keep pace with this ever-changing environment.

The current position has been created with the objective of providing users with the opportunity to take full advantage of HMIS and other data management tools, through updating existing training materials as well as organising and making relevant information readily available.

PLACEMENT WITHIN THE ORGANISATIONAL CHART

The eHealth Medical Officer-Training and Knowledge management will work within the Medical Department, and s/he will be hierarchically accountable to the eHealth Epidemiology Advisor. She/he will also work closely with:

• The eHealth team at both Medical Department and Apps4Ops Unit for the optimisation of existing courses as well as the development of joint platforms for the dissemination of eHealth related information.
• The P&IT Learning Referent, Medical Department Learning and Development Referent and Knowledge Management PM for the optimization and deployment of training material related to eHealth Information Systems including data analysis, monitoring, global reporting, and data use.
• Focal Points in the missions and projects, and other staff in operations and the medical department to assess HMIS and data management training needs, and eventually, support the process of data collection for reporting and analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN TASKS

Training:

• Assess the training needs related to Health Information Systems in collaboration with the eHealth Medical Officers, and following the needs identified by Operations and Medical Departments.
• Assist in the definition of the Field support Plan by ensuring that is relevant and aligned with the Team goals and strategies.
• Participates in the optimization, implementation, and evaluation of the different systems’ trainings.
• Update the current HMIS trainings in TEMBO and optimize their dissemination and uptake.
• Help define and kick off other small adoption strategies.

Knowledge Management:

• Assist in outlining the Support Knowledge Management (KM) Plan by ensuring that is relevant and aligned with the Team goals and strategies as well as with the KM approach currently being defined in the medical department.
• Identify and document existing knowledge from various sources, such SharePoint, Teams, emails, or Medical Field Kit.
• Structure and categorize this knowledge in a way that makes it easily accessible and understandable for users at field and HQ levels.
• Propose utilization of appropriate tools and systems to store knowledge in a secure and searchable manner.

Provision of guidance regarding health information systems

• Support or directly provide methodology and/or help in the adequate use of the data collection systems to monitor / document programs when required.
• Assist the field teams/cell in the monitoring of health programs, support on creation/maintenance of medical and operational dashboards and/or other relevant data visualization and reporting tools.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education and experience

• University Degree in Social Science, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
• Proven experience in Instructional Design (e.g., e-learning design, multimedia development) or related field.
• Advanced digital competences in Managing data, Information and Digital content, and developing digital content following the EU digital competences framework.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 environment and applications is an asset.
• Experience with Health Information Systems or an ability to demonstrate a good understanding/respect for data systems/reporting.
• Knowledge of DHIS2 software is an asset.
• Field experience in NGO Health sector, preferably with MSF.
• Experience in the facilitation of trainings. Experience in training of trainers desirable.
• Languages: Fluent English and French necessary. Spanish desirable. Arabic or Portuguese advantageous.

Competencies

• Commitment to MSF’s Principles.
• Cross-cultural Awareness.
• Behavioural Flexibility.
• Stress Management.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Results and Quality Orientation.
• Service Orientation.
• Planning and organising.
• Teamwork and Cooperation.

CONDITIONS

• Post based in any MSF OCBA Hub.
• Full-time job.
• Limited position for 5 months.
• Annual gross salary: HQ-3A (divided in 5 monthly payments) plus secondary benefits based on MSF OCBA Reward Policy.
• Starting date: ASAP.
• Duration: 5 months.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

Closing date: October 1st, 2023, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).

About You And The Role

• The Programme Officer will work closely with the Global Technical Manager - Donor Programs, The Country General Manager, Donor teams, Team Leads, Fulfillment and Flight Operations Teams Counties, and youth-led and youth-focused organizations and institutions, in supporting EJAF to meet the intended medium to long-term goals of the programme.

What You'll Do
High-Level Strategic Support

• Engage stakeholders & partners to optimize cost and mobilize resources for the program.
• Coordinate and support the designing and execution of a work plan that will outline stakeholder engagements, program research activities, events execution, and stakeholder feedback.
• Contribute towards the design of a work plan that will see stakeholders sensitized through workshops and capability-building sessions
• Organize and execute capacity development sessions for peer mentors, CHVs, Health Service Providers, and youth organization leads.
• Plan and develop a sustainable network-building plan with external partners (Local and International).
• Coordinate communication of data to the different stakeholders. Data communicated will aid in producing knowledge on specific aspects of the projects, stakeholder expectations, and milestones attained by the project.
• Contribute to and/or write short reports and other documents disseminating EJAF work and communicating our activities and results to stakeholders.
• Contribute to discussions at seminars and conferences linked to the program activities.

Workstream Management

• Develop and execute an integrated work plan that will engage sub-county HMTs, Youth-focused and Youth-led organizations, local and international NGOs, and Civil Societies working within our areas of interest and coverage.
• Promote an integrated approach to the implementation of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH), and HIV/AIDS services.
• Support with planning, attending, and executing technical meetings related to SRH, and HIV/AIDS.
• Interact with key stakeholders at the sub-county level and maintain a solid working relationship with partners involved in running the EJAF’s SRH activities.
• Participate in the planning of stakeholder capacity-building activities and coordinate training as per the planned schedule.
• Provide support to the community events coordinator.
• Support in program administration including inputs to budget, strategic partnerships mapping, and program reporting activities.
• Develop short narratives and reports that quantify and qualify the impact of the program on the communities and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate service providers for all community events.
• Support in preparing, processing, and executing technical services contracts/agreements, SOPs, and policies.
• Liaise with and support EJAF partners through electronic communication and/or traveling to counties to provide support in the design and implementation of the EJAF’s DSD model.

What You'll Bring

• A graduate degree in Public health, Community Health, program Planning, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience of at least 5 years working within the donor space. Having an experience in will be an added advantage
• Experience in Adolescent and Young Adults programming is a strong asset.
• Experience in conducting research and an interest in public health, health systems strengthening in Kenya
• Ability to manage effectively tasks of various sizes, from small to complex, and simultaneous competing demands, and to deliver on time.
• Fluency in English and Swahili
• Excellent analytical, written, facilitation, and oral communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, with good time management.
• A proactive problem-solving mindset directed towards results delivery for our partner's stated and unstated needs.
• An innovative and entrepreneurial approach with an open and collegial work style.
• Ability to integrate ideas from diverse views, create partnerships, and collaborate with others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel, mostly around the lake region counties.

• Job Description: Reporting to the Hospital Manager and with matrix reporting to the Diagnostics Services Manager, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, supervision and implementation of the hospital policies and procedures while also providing quality and accurate diagnostic imaging procedures (i.e. x-rays, ultra sound and other procedures).
• Qualifications: Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences and a Higher National Diploma in Ultrasound or Degree in Radiography with valid registration with the Kenya Nuclear Regulation The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar position in a busy hospital environment. This role requires a high level of technical skills , knowledge of processes and procedures to deliver quality care to patients.
• Key Competencies: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Managing performance, Results Oriented, Reliability with demonstrated interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism and ethics

Job Objective/Purpose

Provide professional and compassionate nursing services and high-quality care to patients, by ensuring their review and treatment as per the Hospital protocols, and nursing standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary Clinical team to navigate patients through the treatment journey, ensuring that haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered correctly and as per plan. 
• Ensure all nursing protocols have been administered as per the set-out policies and guidelines, recording and reporting all sentinel incidents/events within 24 hours using the provided tools. 
• Constantly Monitor, assess and chart patient’s condition and response to treatment and medication, including the patients’ physical and psycho-social status, and adjust treatment accordingly. 
• Ensure proper and effective drug administration and management as per policy and procedures. 
• Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vitals, assessing their vascular access, and laboratory findings, while ensuring all consultants have explained procedures and obtained consent. 
• Effectively manage patient data and records. 
• Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs). 
• Supervise Patient Attendants as per their job description. 
• Maintain and enforce infection control standards per policy, and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable. 
• Organize emergency trolley for easy use during resuscitation, ensure drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment reported promptly, and a checklist kept and updated as needed. 
• Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrates growth by managing costs and ensuring proper pre - authorization and documentation is done. 
• Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations. 
• Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge, nurses’ reports, equipment and supplies, etc. 
• Adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya. 
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor. 

Personal Specifications

• BSc Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) and Higher Diploma in Nephrology Nursing 
• A valid Nursing License from NCK 
• Valid certification in BLS, ACLS. 
• 2+ years’ experience working in a similar environment. 
• Customer focus and results oriented 
• Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills. 
• Highly responsive, ethical and responsible 

Method of Application

Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to [email protected] with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 30th September 2023 

Job Objective/Purpose

Planning, Organizing, and coordinating all the activities in Radiology unit, to ensure quality Radiology services, in line with the Hospital protocols and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• People Management:
  
• Supervise Radiology team in delivering individual and team targets by ensuring the delivery of professional and high standard of service within radiology unit.
• Prepare monthly work schedules (ROTA) and ensure efficient use of overtimes and locums.
• Provide leadership, ensuring staff development, engagement, performance, and ensure monthly staff meetings with documented evidence.
• Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth through;
  
• Managing Radiology costs within budget through appropriate staffing, managing incidences, and proper consumable management.
• Offering quality care to patients and ensuring good relationship with stakeholders and client satisfaction, following up on their feedback,
• Improving the unit’s effectiveness and efficiency through reduction of wastage and duplication, through monitoring and innovation.
• Radiology Services
  
• Coordinate with radiologists on the imaging standards, and with clinicians on radiology findings and progress
• Ensure proper and timely documentation and maintenance of imaging records, patient records and tests results while maintaining confidentiality
• Ensure implementation of SOPs and QIPs in the unit, including infection prevention and incident reporting.
• Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
• Equipment and Supplies Management: Ensure proper inventory, standardization, calibration, and maintenance on all imaging equipment.
• Ensure adequate knowledge of, and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services.
• Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.

Personal Specifications

• Diploma/ Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or Medical Imaging Sciences 
• Registration with the radiation and Protection Board 
• 3+ years’ experience in a related position. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills. 
• Highly responsive, ethical and responsible 

Method of Application

Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to [email protected] with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 30th September 2023
 

Job Objective/Purpose

To manage medical services by providing leadership in patient care, maintaining standards of care, and directing and developing the staff, to ensure provision of highly professional medical and auxiliary services in Opd.

Key Responsibilities

• People Management; 
  
• Liaise with the HM/HR to ensure optimal staff levels, including reallocation of staff per staffing needs, as well as efficient use of overtimes and locums. 
• Regular staff engagement and monthly staff meetings with documented evidence of attendance 
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, orientation & development of medical staff, including mentoring, coaching and developing the team. 
• Reward, recognition and discipline; ensuring deserving staff are recognized, and liaise with HR on discipline without undue delay and per policy. 
• Ensure all the Doctors have valid practice licenses 
• Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth through; 
  
• Ensuring quality of Care & Service hence ensuring high patient retention rates by achieving high patient satisfaction rates and NPS scores. 
• Managing OPD costs within budget through appropriate staffing, timely and accurate billing, managing accidents/incidences, and consumables. 
• Supporting all marketing events, and clinical support to Hospital, Rescue and Homecare when called upon to. 
• Actively participate in clinical quality initiatives including, morbidity and mortality meetings, maintaining and enforcing infection control standards, ensuring patients safety (IPSGs), Incident reporting, RCAs and QIPs. 
• Medical Services;
  
• Initiate and maintain proper management and treatment of patients, ensure appropriate and early consultation and referral of patients to specialists, and undertake clinical procedures per training. 
• Refer clients who require inpatient/home based care to the Avenue Hospitals for Inpatient care/ Avenue Homecare for home-based care and Avenue Rescue for medical transport needs. 
• Collaborate with IPC Team to maintain and enforce infection control standards and observe the infection control bundles. 
• Ensure all sentinel incidents/events are recorded and reported within 24 hours using the provided tools. 
• Review of medical reports and provision of patient updates to insurance companies when required. 
• Take responsibility for ensuring maintenance of accurate records/ documentation for:patient notes and reviews, verifying the prescription, dosage, allergies, patient identification and right drug; legible prescriptions. 
• Ensure proper inventory and proper maintenance of all available equipment and other supplies (both medical & non-medical). 
• Prepare daily/ periodic statistics/ reports for the MSM/ HM 
• Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations. 
• Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services. 

Personal Specifications

• A medical degree and a valid KMPDC Licence 
• Updated BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate 
• At least 5 years of management experience 
• Proven ability to enact policies and procedures 
• Customer focus and results oriented 
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills 

Method of Application

Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to [email protected] with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 30th September 2023 

Job Objective/Purpose

To ensure accurate and complete billing of inpatient services in accordance with Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, procedures, standards and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily review of patients’ billing statements, including all discharged patients, for accuracy and completion prior to finalization of the invoices.
• Ensure services noted in the patient’s chart are billed and clarify any other services rendered with attending clinicians.
• Resolve incoming queries on billing from patients, insurance companies, consultants or colleagues in a professional and efficient manner.
• Provide billing information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing third-party billings, accounts pending, and late charges data and trends.
• Prepare billing statements for insurance companies, patients and other third parties.
• Prepare reports and respond to inquiries concerning billing activities.
• Participate in audits, service evaluations and process reviews to enhance the delivery of billing service to customers/stakeholders.
• Ensure all patient encounters and procedures are posted correctly with the current ICD and CPT codes.
• Client satisfaction (patient, consultants and others)- ensure client satisfaction through optimal quality of care, effective communication, timely feedback and escalation of unresolved issues
• Oversee the Education of staff, including orientation and Training to ensure performance improvement on patient billing.
• Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.
• Ensure adequate knowledge of, and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Personal Specifications

• Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) or BsN 
• A valid Nursing License from NCK 
• Finance Training (CPA III) highly desirable 
• 1+ years nursing experience and 2+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a Hospital set-up 
• Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills. 
• Highly responsive, ethical and responsible 

Method of Application

Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to [email protected] with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 30th September 2023
 

Job Objective/Purpose

Provide professional and compassionate nursing services and high-quality care to patients, by ensuring their review and treatment as per the Hospital protocols, and nursing standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Clinical team to navigate patients through the treatment journey to help address underlying medical conditions and provide treatment as per plan. 
• Ensure all nursing protocols have been administered as per the set-out policies and guidelines, recording and reporting all sentinel incidents/events within 24 hours using the provided tools. 
• Constantly Monitor, assess and chart a patient’s condition and response to treatment and medication, including the patients’ physical and psycho-social status, and adjust treatment accordingly. 
• Ensure proper and effective drug administration and management as per policy and procedures. 
• Actively participate in patient admission, receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift, while ensuring all the relevant consultants have explained procedures and have obtained consent. 
• Effectively and confidentially manage patient data and records. 
• Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs). 
• Supervise Patient Attendants as per their job description. 
• Maintain and enforce infection control standards per policy, and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable. 
• Organize emergency trolley for easy use during resuscitation, ensure drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment reported promptly, and a checklist kept and updated as needed. 
• Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth by managing costs and ensuring proper pre - authorization and documentation is done. 
• Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations. 
• Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge, nurses’ reports, equipment and supplies, etc. 
• Adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya. 
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor. 

Personal Specifications

• BSc in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN). 
• A valid Nursing License from NCK 
• Updated certification in BLS, ACLS. 
• 2+ years’ experience working in a busy environment. 
• Customer focus and results oriented 
• Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills. 
• Highly responsive, ethical and responsible 

Method of Application

Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to [email protected] with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 30th September 2023 

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Implementation

• Provide technical support in implementation of SRH information and services at the community level and ensure that they are aligned with national policies & practices.
• Ensure the project goals and milestones are met efficiently and effectively, in accordance with project budgets and work plans
• Support community-based peer networks to provide appropriate maternal new-born child health and sexual reproductive health (MNCH&SRH) messages.
• Organize and conduct campaigns and community dialogues related to ASRH, gender equity and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) issues
• Community-based family planning strategies strengthened to increase demand and utilization of family planning method/contraceptives.
• Provide appropriate MNCH&SRH messages to adolescent’s girls and young women
• Sensitization of the community on SGBV prevention, identification, reporting and referrals
• Engage the community and local leaders to address gender and sociocultural barriers to access of SRHR information and services.
• Ensure integration of gender equality and social inclusion to the activity implementation at community level.

Project Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting

• Develop quality monthly reports and quarterly reports as per WV and/donor(s) reporting guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate collection of gender and age disaggregated data for MNCH/SRH for reporting and timely decision making.
• Document success stories, and best practices to demonstrate the impact created by WVK from the project implementation as per donor requirements.
• Support MOH monitoring to ensure strengthened health systems and accurate reporting in the KHIS.
• Develop and share project implementation progress reports, impact, lesson learned and best practices.
• Ensure timely analysis of monitoring data and dissemination to key stakeholders for management decision making.
• Ensure regular data reviews at the County/Sub County to fast track target achievement and quality data.
• Work with M&E officer to develop TORs for various activities that require external support and identify specific data requirements including project baseline, midterm and end-line evaluations.

Capacity Development

• Support capacity building activities of MOH staff and community health volunteers on ASRH, SGBV and other gender related topics
• Conduct group education sessions and individual counselling on sexual reproductive health services including ASRH.
• Training of CHPs & CHCs on gender- equitable and responsive, health and SRHR information and basic service delivery including referral.
• Train religious leaders and their spouses on Channels of hope (CoH) and with focus on reducing barriers that prevent uptake of gender equitable services by adolescent girls and women.
• Ensure that frontline health workers trained on gender equitable, responsive, and compassionate health screening, treatment, and referral services
• Facilitate refresher training to facility-based health workers focusing on gender equitable and responsive health and SRHR service delivery.

Engagement, Networking and Advocacy

• Represent WVK in MNCH/SRH stakeholder and TWG meetings county and/or sub-county levels.
• Participate in advocacy activities to ensure resource allocation to MNCH/SRH by county governments.
• Engaging with MOH at County & Sub-County level to influence resource allocation MNCH/SRH.
• Identify potential areas for fundraising   and provide information to inform fund raising initiatives for health and nutrition, gender, child protection and disability at all levels.

Others

• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• A degree or Diploma in Nursing, Clinical medicine, community health or public health with at least 2 years of relevant experience in the field of RMNCAH.

• Experience working within the health system in Kenya, preferably as a service provider.
• Must be registered with the relevant regulatory body in KenyaAt least two years working experience implementing MNCH and SRH interventions at the community leve
• Significant experience working with an NGO environment, community and people’s groups, state institutions etc
• Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with sub-county and county MOH staff and other stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, representational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge in ASRH, capacity building, and training of providers.
• Relevant experience in working in adolescent reproductive health programs and especially Implementation of Channels of (COH)-SRH Hope Model.
• Familiarity with gender inclusion in community interventions.
• Good analytical skills with appropriate attention to detail.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Computer literacy in MS office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience working in multicultural multi-location, values driven teams.
• Experience in working on donor funded programs