Radiographer / Sonographer and Junior ICU Nurse Jobs in Nairobi Kenya 2013

 

1. Radiographer / Sonographer
 
Salary: KShs. 45,000 – 50,000
Our client in health sector is seeking to fill the following positions of 3 Radiographers and a Junior ICU Nurse in some their many branches in Kenya i.e. Capital Centre, Kitengela and Nakuru

Job Purpose

As the Radiographer you will among other duties play part in improving efficiency of medical services at the center.

Your key responsibilities in the X – ray department will be to:

  • To carry out all routine X-ray services at the center.
  • Procurement of X-ray films, reagents and equipments from suppliers in collaboration with the COO and the administration.
  • Ensuring that x-ray operation standards are maintained and examinations are carried out on time without delay and notifying the doctors on all the finished examination and reports.
  • Stock taking of X-ray films, reagents and consumables will be carried out every month with the administration. The management may also from time to time carry out impromptu stock inspection in the department.
  • Maintain and evaluate radiation safety measures in the department
  • Responsible in keeping of X-ray files namely:
  • The register for daily X-ray work
  • The Local Purchase, internal requisition orders
  • Delivery notes and invoices files
  • Assist in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at the department
  • Participate in promotion and marketing of the centers services.
  • Submission of reports of X-ray services by the 5th of each month
  • Daily update of consumables stock levels on the CBS
  • Provide daily report of sales
Qualifications:
  • Minimum qualification is diploma in medical imaging sciences.
  • 2 years working experience in a hospital environment
  • Must be from recognized institutions
2. Junior ICU Nurse

Salary: KShs.40, 000 – 45,000

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Be primarily responsible for the assessment and daily management of a variable number of ICU inpatients on one of the clinical teams each day
  • Perform an initial assessment and familiarize him/herself with the patients, their diagnoses and hospital course, and their ongoing/new issues prior to morning handover;
  • Formulate and present on rounds a daily plan of care for each of their assigned patients, with the assistance/advice of the attending intensivist and CCM resident/fellow or senior resident, which utilizes a systems4based approach and addresses active patient issues and overall course;
  • Act as the primary physician liaison to the nursing and allied health staff participating in the care of their patients;
  • Perform a thorough physical examination on each of their assigned patients each day;
  • Document their physical assessments and the plan of care decided on rounds, as well as a summary of active issues, in a thorough, legible and thoughtful patient progress note;
  • Perform necessary technical procedures with the assistance/supervision of he CCM resident/fellow or senior resident and the attending intensivist, as appropriate to the trainee s knowledge and ability, and the stability of the patient and urgency of the procedure, as well as required documentation of the procedure;
  • Follow-up outstanding lab and imaging test results and liaise with any consultant services;
  • Perform regular daily reassessments of their assigned patients to ensure that the plan of care is implemented, and to monitor for changes in patient condition that require adaptation or change of the care plan, suggesting modifications to the care plan as required, and documenting these in the medical record;
  • Ensure that the CCM resident/fellow or senior resident, as well as the attending intensivist, is immediately notified of new patient issues and changes in patients  condition;
  • Act as a patient safety champion on their clinical team; Provide bedside updates to patients and their family members, and participate in formal family meetings;
Qualifications
  • KRCHN with a certificate in critical Care
  • At least 4months of experience in ICU
  • Valid practice license and registered nurse
  • Diploma in Community Health Nursing from recognized institution
If qualified kindly send your application and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com by 30th September, 2013 clearly indicating on the subject line ‘Junior ICU Nurse ‘or ‘Radiographer ‘respectively.
DO NOT attach any certificates.
Failure to follow instructions will lead to total disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted



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