Friday, January 20, 2012

MATER HOSPITAL MEDICAL OFFICER AND CLINICAL NURSE JOBS IN KENYA

The Mater Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic in partnership with the Christian Health Organization of Kenya is seeking to fill the following positions:

1. Medical Officer

Reporting to the Medical Director and working closely with the Project Manager, the successful candidate’s main responsibility will be to:

Provide and coordinate clinical care for patients
Follow-up of patients to the community through Health Workers and Care Givers
Counseling of patients and relatives
Organize and actively participate in CMEs on various aspects of HIV/AIDS management
Capacity building and networking with other groups to achieve better results

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
BLS, ACLS and training in HIV/AIDS Management
Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
Valid practice license
At least two (2) years exposure to HIV/AIDS care
Good counseling and interpersonal skills

Ability to make quick and solid decisions

2. Clinical Nurse

Reporting to the Project Manager the successful candidate’s main role will be to;

Assist the clinic team in the daily provision of medical care
Coordinate community follow-up of patients initiated on Antiretroviral drugs through community partners, volunteers
Encourage adherence and provide counseling to patients and caregivers
Actively participate in reach-out campaigns and education on prevention and living with HIV/AIDS

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

Diploma in Nursing
VCT training
Basic HIV/AIDS Counseling Skills
At least two (2) years exposure to HIV/AIDS care will be an added advantage
Must have genuine interest in community work

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application together with a detailed CV giving full contact details of your referees to reach us not later than 30th January 2012:

Head of Human Resource
The Mater Hospital
P.O. Box 30325 00100
Nairobi

Short listed candidates will be contacted by 2nd February 2012.