Nairobi Women’s Hospital Jobs recruitment in Kenya November 2014
At The Nairobi Women’s Hospital, we are changing to better deliver on our promise and live to our vision “We are trusted with the health care of our Women in Africa”.
As part of this change, exciting vacancies have arisen and invite suitably qualified talent to this winning team.
1. Nursing Officers
(3 Positions)
Reporting to the Nursing Officer in Charge this position is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the Nursing team within a section. (Maternity, OPD, Medical /Surgical) The job holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality nursing care, optimal resource utilization and customer care.
Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a Diploma in KRCHN.
Higher National diploma in a specialized area or valid certification in BLS, ACLS or ATLS will be an added advantage. The position requires active knowledge and experience in People Management and Customer Care.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 6 years cumulative experience in a busy hospital environment and/or 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position leading a team of nursing staff.
2. Senior Staff Nurse
(6 Positions)
Reporting to the Nursing Officer this position is responsible for provision of high quality nursing care within (Maternity, OPD, Medical /Surgical, Theatre).In addition this position is responsible for shift leading.
Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a Diploma in KRCHN. Higher National diploma in a specialized area or valid certification in BLS, ACLS or ATLS and prior experience leading a team will be an added advantage.
The position requires active knowledge and experience in nursing care. The successful candidate must have over 4 years cumulative experience in a busy hospital environment.
3. Manager – Psychosocial Support and Services
(1 Position)
Reporting to the Executive Director-GVRC, this position is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating all GVRC service delivery functions- Medical Treatment, Counseling, Social Work and Legal Aid/Support.
The job holder will be responsible for ensuring quality, operational excellence, and customer care.
Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Post graduate training in Social work will be an added advantage.
The position requires active knowledge and experience in Business, Financial and People Management. The successful candidate must have at least 3 years management experience.
4. Counselor
(1 Position)
Reporting to the Manager- Medical Services and Psychosocial Support this position will be responsible for provision of quality counselling services.
Applicants must be in possession of a Degree in Counselling Psychology. In addition they must have experience of up to 3 years interacting directly with clients and actively providing support.
Experience in a busy hospital environment and experience /training in social work will be an added advantage. Male applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
5. Pharmacy Services In Charge
( 1 Position)
Reporting to both the Hospital Manager and the Pharmacy Services Manager, this position is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the Pharmacy team within the hospital. The job holder will superintend the branch pharmacy.
In addition the job holder will also ensure availability of the products as per the approved formulary, stock control and customer care.
Applicants must be in possession of a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and must have a valid license with the KPPB.
The position requires active knowledge and experience in People Management and Customer Care.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 6 years cumulative experience in a busy hospital environment with 1 to 3 years experience in a similar position leading a team of pharmacy staff.
6. Ambulance Driver
(1 Position)
Reporting to the Operations Officer, this position will be responsible for safe transportation of clients.
The job holder will in addition be responsible for maintenance and optimal performance of the vehicle and will ensure accurate records are maintained.
Applicants must be in possession A valid driver’s licence with minimum of 3 years active driving experience preferably in a similar setting.
Drivers with Defensive Driving Skills will have an added advantage. All applicants must also have a valid certificate of good conduct.
Key Competencies that shall apply for all the jobs outlined above are Customer Focus with demonstrated interpersonal skills, Team work, Managing performance, Results orientation, Reliability and high degree of professionalism and ethics.
Interested candidates are invited to send their applications and cv on or before 30th November 2014 to vacancies@nwch.co.ke quoting the position applied for as the subject line.