Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title; Patient Care Assistant/Nurse Aide (PCA)
Reports to; NURSE IN CHARGE
Department; CLINICAL OPERATIONS

Business Purpose/Objective This role is critical to Jacaranda’s goal, the holder(s) of this position must be organized, flexible, personable, and have a strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all women. Patient care assistants will have the opportunity to work with new technologies and quality improvement techniques, and interact with clinicians and advisors at the forefront of maternal health. It is an excellent
opportunity to learn new skills, and to receive mentorship in a clinical setting.
About Jacaranda Maternity

Jacaranda Maternity is redesigning the future of healthcare in East Africa for the patients who need it most. Our hospital in Nairobi is changing the way maternal healthcare is provided by developing better ways to provide high-quality, patient-centred maternity care at affordable prices. Currently, we see over 3,000 clients a month. We have won global and local recognition, including from the Centre for Health Market Innovations, the Gates Foundation, Savings Lives at Birth, and Innovations in Healthcare – and our facility has been independently rated as among the highest quality in Kenya.

We have big ambitions and require Patient Care Assistants/Nurse Aides at our new hospital in Umoja. Reporting to our nurse-in-charge, you will take on responsibility of delivering quality customer service and maintaining superior patient satisfaction.

Will you join us and help transform maternal and new-born health care in East Africa?

Qualifications

Education

• Nurse Aide certificate from a recognized institution

Experience

• At least 2-3 years of clinical experience, preferably working in a maternity ward with good experience in maternal health and a strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all women and experience in working in a startup maternity facility


•  Any additional clinical training will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and empathy; equally comfortable providing one-on-one counseling and presenting birth- preparedness education to groups


• Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail

Key competencies

• Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.


• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.


• Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply through this link

https://jacarandamaternity.applytojob.com/apply/jryz7uecKy/Patient-Care-Assistant-Nurse-Aide?source=UPITT

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: April 30th 2021

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