Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu

Career Opportunity: Critical Care Nurses

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 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, SafeCare level 5 certification 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 and Kimilili.

The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified applicants to fill the position listed below:

Critical Care Nurses - (Fixed Term Contract)

Vacancy No. AKHK/NUR/CCN/06/23

Reporting to the Head Nurse – Critical Care Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following roles amongst others:

Key Responsibilities

• Identify patient’s specific and critical needs and adopt a care plan as necessary to meet those needs.


• Prioritize nursing care for critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.


• Set up the medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, dialysis, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery equipment etc. and monitor patients and interpret findings.


• Initiate mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) based on physician orders.


• Ensure safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on beds, IV pumps, oxygen source, ventilators and cardiac monitors.


• Ensure to document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner.


• Participate in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot, and skill checks.


• Participate in data collection and monitoring of department’s quality indicators.


• Carry out audits on IPSG, Infection prevention measures and documentation and actions on identified gaps.


• Uphold statutory regulations as required by Nursing Council of Kenya and the laws of Kenya.


• Safeguard the Hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property.


• Provide mentorship to junior nurses and students.

Requirements

• KRN, KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing


• Must be a Kenya Registered Critical Care Nurse.


• 5 years of relevant work experience, 2 of which must be after post-basic qualification.


• Must be BLS & ACLS certified.


• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative & customer care skills.

Application Instructions:

If you believe you meet the role specifications and can clearly demonstrate your abilities for the above role, please submit your application and curriculum vitae, details of current position, current and expected remuneration as well as email and telephone contacts of three referees whom can speak of your competence, character and integrity.

Kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform via www.the.akdn/careers/2087498 to apply.

All applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered and your application must be received by 23rd June 2023.

“AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce
our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the
task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving
these aims in the context of their roles”.
Please note that Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview meeting and medical examination).

"Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer".