The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, (AKUH,N) a premier tertiary teaching hospital, is fast growing with a network of over 30 multi-site medical centres in East Africa and a state-of-the-art Heart and Cancer Centre in Nairobi.
 

Director, Operations and Clinical Affairs, AKUH, N

The Director, Operations and Clinical Affairs, AKUH, N, will oversee the management of the following clinical departments: Radiology, Pharmacy and Rehabilitation Services.

The incumbent will also be responsible for Utilization Management, oversight of quality improvement, accreditation, and risk management.

As a member of the senior management team of the AKUH, N, s/he will also participate in the strategic planning process of the Institution.

Applicants should possess a Basic degree in Health Sciences (MBChB, BScN, BPharm) and a Masters in Business Administration / Master’s degree in healthcare/Hospital or equivalent with at least 10 years’ experience in a similar position in a Hospital environment.

S/he should have excellent communication and writing skills and strong organizational skills, being able to manage multiple projects at once.
 

Chief Pharmacist

The Chief Pharmacist is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures associated with the use and management of drugs in the hospital while being compliant with the legal requirements and Pharmacy and Poisons Board guidelines.

This position is both strategic and operational in leading a team of Pharmacists of various levels to achieve the mission and vision of AKUN, H in its quest to be a tertiary level health care facility in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Responsibilities will include establishing an efficient drug formulation unit, advizing/analyzing of budgets, detailing drug cost and activity information to understand the cost benefit and profitability of the pharmacy services, while paying close attention on the quality management systems to ensure dispensing of appropriate, timely and high quality drugs to the patients.

Other functions include development of adequate systems for procurement, stock control and drug information.

Applicants must have Masters’ Degree in Pharmacy and/or Postgraduate clinical qualifications in Pharmacy (PGdipClin or Mclin in Pharmacy).

S/he should have a practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.

S/he should be registered with Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya and have a minimum of 10 years’ hospital experience in pharmaceutical services.

S/he should have excellent communication, delegation, coordination, problem solving and decision making skills.

Nursing Manager Cardiac Services

The Nurse Manager, Cardiac Services will be responsible for quality patient care, capital and operational budgets, and efficient utilization of available resources for the Cardiac Program.

The incumbent will also participate in the strategic planning process and marketing activities for the Cardiac program.

Applicant should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BScN) and/or other formal post-basic preparation in Cardiac/Intensive Care training.

S/he should have a certificate in BLS and/or ACLS with a minimum of 8 years’ continuous nursing experience in cardiac / critical care setting.

The incumbent should also have registration and current practice license by the Nursing Council of Kenya

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to:

The Manager, Recruitment,

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.

P. O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi

or by e-mail to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 19th September, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.