Thursday, March 15, 2012

KNH KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL JOBS AND VACANCIES - MEDICAL JOBS, CLERICAL OFFICERS, AUDITORS, HUMAN RESOURCE AND OTHER VACANCIES

Kenyatta National Hospital is agovernment state corporation whose vision is to be a world class referral hospital in the provision of innovative and specialized healthcare. The Hospital is currently undergoing a transformation process whose focus is on customer satisfaction. The hospital is seeking to recruit proactive, self-driven and results oriented professionals who will make a contribution to the transformation process. Applications are invited from qualified applicants to fill the following vacant positions.

Ref: HR/2012/01 -MEDICAL SPECIALIST II – JOB GROUP K6 ( 9 POSTS)
We require Specialists in Radiology (2 Posts), General Surgery (2 posts), ENT (2 posts), Obstetrics
&Gynecology(3 Posts))

Job Purpose:
To contribute to the patient satisfaction through provision of specialized quality health care services in their area of specialty.

Key Responsibilities
• Participate in the planning and delivery of efficient and high quality medical care to patients.
• Respond to consultations from other clinical specialties.
• Ensure proper utilization of equipment and other supplies in the department.
• Participate in clinical research and teaching.
• Ensure effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications and experience
• Master’s Degree in respective specialties from a recognized university.
• Registration Certificate and current Practicing Licence from the Medical Practitioners and
Dentists’ Board (Kenya).
• A minimum of one year post registration experience as a specialist in a busy hospital.

Ref: HR/2012/02 -MEDICAL OFFICER JOB GROUP K7 (8 POSTS)

Job Purpose:
To contribute to the patientsatisfaction through the provision of timely and quality healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality emergency medical care service.
kenyatta national hospital knh jobsManage a wide range of medical and health care services.
Provide health education and control measures for preventable diseases and injuries.
Carry out and implement research projects in collaboration with Medical Specialists.
Participate in the management of resources.
Provide formal and informal training to other health personnel.

Qualifications and experience

A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.Bch.B) degree from a recognized institution.
A current practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (Kenya).
A current retention certificate by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (Kenya).
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)will be an added advantage.
At least one (1) year post registration experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.

Successful candidates will be appointed on a three (3) year contract.

Ref: HR/2012/03 - DENTAL OFFICERS, JOB GROUP K7 (5 posts)

Job Purpose:

To contribute to patient satisfaction through Provision of accessible, specialized quality oral health care
services.

Key responsibilities
• Provide quality oral health care services
• Carry out and implement research projects in collaboration with Dental Specialists.
• Ensure efficient and effective management of resources
• Provide formal and informal training to other health personnel.

Qualifications
• Bachelor of Dentistry from a recognized Institution.
• Current retention certificate from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• At least one (1) year post registration work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.

Ref: HR/2012/04 - Pharmacist II, Job Group K7 (4 posts)

Job Purpose
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through delivery of efficient and effective pharmaceutical care
services to the patients.

Key responsibilities
• Dispensation of medicines.
• Monitor and ensure proper documentation of prescriptions.
• Liaise with doctors, nurses on availability of required drugs.
• Provide formal and informal training to other health personnel.

Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act.
• At least one (1) year post registration experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.

Ref: HR/2012/05 - SENIOR MEDICALPHYSICIST - JOB GROUP K5 (1 POSTS)

Job Purpose:
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through Provision of accessible and specialized quality health
careservices.

Key responsibilities
Ensure Radiation protection in the wards for patients who have radiation sources or drugs in them.
Supervise therapeutic services in the department.
Ensure effective management of resources.
Participate in Research in the relevant field.
Provide professional advice to the Hospital on radiation.

Qualifications and Experience
A Master of Science (MSc) degree in Medical Physics or Health Physics from a recognized
institution;
Registration by the Radiation and Protection Board.
At least five(5) years’ progressive work experience at the level of Medical Physicist I.

Ref: HR/2012/06- MEDICAL PHYSICIST II - JOB GROUP K8 (1 POST)

Job Purpose:
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through Provision of accessible and specialized quality health care services.

Key responsibilities
• Treatment planning of cancer patients,
• Carry out radiation dosimetry work,
• Supervise radiographers performing both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for cancer
patients,
• Administration of radioactive drugs to patient undergoing diagnosis or therapy under a specialists
prescription
• Ensure radiation safety at work.

Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Physics or Engineering, Medical Physics/Health Physics from a
recognized institution;
• Registration by the Radiation and Protection Board.
• Three years progressive experience in a busy Hospital.

Ref: HR/2012/07- NURSING OFFICER III/II- JOB GROUP K10/9 (61 POSTS)

Job Purpose

Contribute to the patient satisfaction through delivery of quality nursing care.

Key Responsibilities
Assessment, identification of patients’ needs and providing the required nursing care.
Maintaining cleanliness in the working area and ensuring that the medical equipment and
instruments are in good working condition.
Giving support and health education to patients’ relatives and the community.
Accompanying patients for medical services in other service points.

Qualifications and Experience
Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) OR Kenya Registered Community Health
Nursing (KRCHN) OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)).
Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
At least two (2) years progressive work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
Be 30 years and below.

Ref: HR/2012/08 - MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST III/II - JOB GROUP K 10/9 (4 posts)

Job Purpose
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through delivery of quality laboratory services.

Key Responsibilities
• Plan, coordinate and provide laboratory services.
• Analyse specimen and report results.
• Ensure proper utilization of equipment and other consumables.
• Participate in research and teaching of students.

Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Registration by the Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
• At least two (2) years progressive work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.

REF: HR/2012/09 - HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICERS III/II

Job Purpose
Contribute to the patientsatisfaction through Provision of quality and efficient storage and retrieval of
health records for clients.

Key responsibilities
• Process patient admissions and discharges.
• Filling and retrieval of Health Records;
• Collection of medical statistics from the various sections of the department;
• Coding and indexing of diseases and surgical operations in accordance with International
Classification of Diseases.
• Maintain patient’s master index, diagnostic index, surgical operation index and other medical
records indices;
• Prepare and compile daily patient statistics.
• Facilitate preparation of health information and medical legal reports;

Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Health Records and Information Management from a recognized institution; OR
• Degree in Health Records and Information Management from a recognized institution.
• At least two (2) years’ work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.

REF: HR/2012/10 - NUTRITION OFFICER I K8 (3 POSTS)

Job Purpose
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through Provision of quality nutritional and diet services.


Key responsibilities
• Implementation of nutrition intervention programs
• Plan and supervise the administration of therapeutic diets
• Supervise and guide staff working under the officer
• Teach in the field of nutrition in the field of nutrition

Qualifications and experience
• BSC degree in Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and dietetics, Foods and Nutrition,Home
Science or Economics from a recognised institution.
• Has been registered as a Nutritionist or Dietician with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute.
• At least two (2) years progressive work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.

Ref: HR/2012/11 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST III - JOB GROUP K10 (2 posts)

Job Purpose
Contribute to the patientsatisfaction through Provision of quality Occupational therapy services.

Key Responsibilities
• Receive and assess patient needs including rehabilitation of patients with limited/lost functions.
• Ensure that patients requiring therapy treatment are reviewed and evaluated for proper treatment.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working condition and available to the patients.

Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognised institution.
• Registration by the Kenya Occupational Therapists Association.
• At least two (2) years’ work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.

Ref: HR/2012/12 - ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGIST III JOB GROUP K 10 (1Post)

Job Purpose
Contribute to the patientsatisfaction through Delivery of efficient and effective quality orthopedic services.

Key Responsibilities
• Provision of the Orthopaedic services to the patients.
• Ensuring proper utilization of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Assessing, measuring, making and fitting of Orthopaedic appliances.

Qualifications and experience
• Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology from a recognized institution.
• At least two (2) years progressive work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.

Ref: HR/2012/13 - PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIST III/II - JOB GROUP K 10/9 (11 Posts)

Job Purpose
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through Delivery of efficient and effective quality, pharmaceutical Care services.

Key Responsibilities
• Compound and dispense medicine to patients in a satellite pharmacy.
• Ensure proper utilization of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure safety of drugs to staff and patients.

Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.
• Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons’ Board.
• At least two (2) years progressive work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.

Ref: HR/2012/14 - PHYSIOTHERAPIST III/II - JOB GROUP K10/9 (3 posts)

Job Purpose
Contribute to the patient satisfaction through Delivery of efficient and effective physiotherapy services

Key Responsibilities

Preventing impairment, functional limitation and disabilities to individuals at risk of altered
movement due to ill health.
Providing interventions to restore integrity of body systems and improve on their quality of life
Promoting the health and well-being of individual and the general public/society

Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution.
• Registration by the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists.
• At least two (2) years’ work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
• Evidence of latest attendance of accredited Continuous Professional Medical Education will be an
added advantage

Ref: HR/2012/15 - RADIOGRAPHER JOB GROUP K10/9 (2 POSTS)

Job Purpose

Contribute to the patient satisfactionthrough Provision of quality radiography services.

Key Responsibilities
• Process, verify and maintain x-ray records for patients
• Order and maintain records of radiographic and photographic equipment and other supplies
• Take charge of radiation medicine, equipment and accessories
• Maintain and evaluate radiation safety measures in the x-ray unit

Qualifications and experience
• Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
• At least two (2) years’ work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
• Evidence of latest attendance of accredited Continuous Professional Medical Education will be an
added advantage

Ref: KNH/2012/16 - THERAPY RADIOGRAPHER III/II - JOB GROUP K10/9 (1 POST)

Job Purpose
Contribute to the patientsatisfaction through Provision of quality therapy radiography services.

Key responsibilities
Process, verify and maintain X-ray records for patients.
Order and maintain records of radiographic and photographic equipment and other supplies.
Take charge of radiation medicine, equipment and accessories.
Maintain and evaluate radiation safety measures in the X-ray Unit.

Qualifications and experience
Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography from a recognised institution.
At least two (2) years’ work experience in an NHIF accredited health facility.
Evidence of latest attendance of accredited Continuous Professional Medical Education will be
an added advantage

Ref: HR/2012/17 - STATISTICIAN II JOB GROUP K8/7 (2 POSTS)

Job Purpose
Provision of effective data collection and analysis in the Hospital.

Key Responsibilities
Participate in the formulation of Hospital development strategies
Providing economic planning, analytical, statistical, demographic or related services
Prepare statistical reports.
Developing questionnaires for research studies.
Conducting data collection, coding and data entry.
Conducting data validation and analysis.
Interpreting statistical results.
Assist in writing of draft research/survey reports.
Monitoring and evaluation of implementation of the Hospital's Strategic Plan and annual plans and
compiling periodic reports.
Monitoring and evaluation of performance contracts and compiling periodic reports.
Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of an upper second class honours degree in either Mathematics or Statistics or Economics
with statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
Conversant with computerised statistical analysis packages as SPSS
At least three (3) years’ work experience in a large organization.
Master of Business Administration in Strategic or Project Management or Economics or Health
economics or Statistics will be an added advantage.

Ref: HR/2012/18 - PLANNING OFFICER II/I – JOB GROUP K8/7 (2 POSTS)

Job Purpose
Formulation of quality and effective strategies.

Key Responsibilities
Providing economic planning, analytical, statistical, demographic or related services
Providing economic planning data of the assigned specific department, service or area of activity
Preparation and evaluation of development projects, programs and monitoring of their implementation
Conducting feasibility studies, determining projects viability and setting projects' priorities
Liaison with the relevant departments regarding implementation of donor funded projects and
programs.
Conducting hospital surveys and reporting as appropriate
Compilation of annual work plans for the hospital
Collection and analysis of data related to provision and marketing of hospital services
Computerization of planning data
Development of performance contracts, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of an upper second class honours degree in either Economics or Mathematics, or Statistics
with economics or equivalent from a recognized university.
Competence in application of computer software’s
At least three (3) years’ work experience in a large organization.
A Masters of Business Administration degree in Strategic management or Project Management or
Economics or Health economics will be an added advantage.

Ref: HR/2012/19 - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - JOB GROUP K7 (3 POSTS)

Job Purpose
Provision of effective and quality financial management

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare financial and management reports.
• Ensure proper internal financial control systems.
• Maintenance of general, debtors and creditors ledgers, cash book, stock and credit control.
• Give guidance and direction to staff on routine and non-routine accounting matters.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelors’ degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or its equivalent.
• Must have CPA (K)or its equivalent.
• Proven experience of not less than five (5) years in a large organization.
• Must be a member of ICPACK.
• Must be conversant with computer based accounting and financial systems.
• A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Ref: KNH/2012/20 - SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER - JOB GROUP K7 (1 POST)
Job Purpose
Delivery of efficient and effective quality Human Resource services

Key responsibilities
Implement Administration and Human Resource policies
Advise the Head of Department on all Administrative and Human Resource matters
Plan and direct employee relations and welfare programmes.
Maintain harmonious employee relations
Provide employee counselling services
Ensure smooth running of the office services.

Qualifications and Experience
A degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration from a recognized university
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or CPS (K).
At least five (5) progressive experiencesin a busy organization.
Must be conversant with computer based human resource systems.
Master’s degree in Business administration is an added advantage.
Must be a member of a professional body.

Ref: HR/2012/21 - SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER - JOB GROUP K7 (3 POSTS)

Job Purpose
Provision of timely availability of quality goods and services.

Key Responsibilities
• To head one of the procurement, stock control and warehousing sections.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports.
• Ensure efficient management of supplies to the user departments.
• Ensure that goods procured by the Hospital meet tender specifications.
• Participate in the preparation of supplies expenditure estimates.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics or Business Administration.
• Diploma in Supplies/logistics or CIPS final.
• Registration by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Conversant with computer based inventory system.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a large organisation.
• Master’s degree in procurement or business administration is an added advantage.

Ref: HR/2012/22 - SENIOR RISK AND AUDIT OFFICER, JOB GROUP K7 (1 post)

Job Purpose
Provision of efficient and quality audit services

Key Responsibilities
Promote efficient and quality audit services.
Plan, manage and supervise audit reviews.
Develop and maintain internal controls.
Formulate audit management policies, procedures, regulations and auditing systems.
Periodic audit of Hospital processes and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Audit option)
• Must have CPA(K) or its equivalent
• Must be registered with ICPACK.
• Must be conversant with computerised audit packages
• Possession of CIA or CISA is desirable.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Working experience of at least five (5) years progressive experience in a large organization.

Ref: KNH/2012/23 - RISK AND AUDIT OFFICER I, JOB GROUP K8 (3 POSTS)

Job Purpose

Provision of efficient and quality audit services.

Key Responsibilities
Promote efficient and quality audit services.
Carry out routine audit reviews as required.
Maintain accurate audit data.
Participate in periodic audit of Hospital processes and procedures.

Qualifications
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• Must have CPA part II or its equivalent
• Conversant with computerised audit and accounting packages
• Possession of CIA or CISA is desirable.
• Progressive work experience of at least three (3) years at a busy Audit function or organization.

Ref: KNH/2012/24 - SENIOR CORPORATE AFFAIRS & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, JOB GROUP K7 (1POST)

Job Purpose

Provision of quality corporate communication functions in the Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in the development of the corporate communication strategy for the Hospital.
Participate in the identification of Hospital events that require dissemination to the media and the
public.
Prepare media supplements, documentaries and press releases/media features.
Participate in the preparation of budget for the Unit.
Prepare reports on the operations of the Unit.
Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Mass Communication, Public Relations,
Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Must have masters in Communication or public relations.
At least five(5) years progressive experience in a busy organization.
Must be registered with the relevant professional body.

Ref: KNH/2012/25: MARKETING OFFICER, JOB GROUP K8 (1 POST)

Purpose: To market the hospital services

Key Responsibilities
Develop corporate marketing strategy for the hospital.
Organize and manage specific marketing campaigns and promotional events from conception
through to completion.
To manage and maintain positive relationships with clients.
To support the overall marketing objectives of clients both internally and externally.
Provide progress reports on campaigns to ensure effective departmental communications.
To attend promotional and other events as required.
Assess the impact of such campaigns and maintain accurate data to facilitate decision making
Ensure hospital management guidelines and policies are adhered to.

Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing option) from a recognized university.
• Computer proficiency.
• At least 5 years’ experience two of which must be at a service level.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Ref: HR/2012/26 - BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST, JOB GROUP K9/10 (1 POST)

Job Purpose
Delivery of efficient and effective quality care and use of medical equipment and service.

Key Responsibilities
Maintains and carries out repairs of middle level and sophisticated medical, laboratory or radiological
equipment.
Planning the requirements of biomedical equipment, spare parts and consumable items used on medical devices.
Implementation of planned preventive maintenance.
Promoting the Hospital Occupational Health and Safety initiatives.
Implementation of policy and quality assurance standards.
Gives both user and technical instruction to users and technical staff under him/her on operation, care
and maintenance of equipment in his/her care.
Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications
• Must have ordinary Diploma in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Have successfully completed an ordinary diploma course in Electrical, electronic or mechanical
engineering from recognized institution
• Must have at least two years progressive experience in a busy hospital

Ref: HR/2012/27 - CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER – JOB GROUP K5 (1 POST)

Job purpose
Promote Human resource best practices in performance management and employee compensation.

Key Responsibilities
Facilitate performance management programmes and develop evaluation tools that promote
objective appraisals.
Develop, interpret and implement Human Resource policies.
Participate in the preparation of Human Resource budget.
Administration of staff remuneration and related benefits.
Carry out salary surveys and prepare reports for decision making.
Plan and manage exit programmes.
Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or its equivalent
from a recognised university.
Post graduate Higher Diploma in Human Resource management from a recognised institution or
CPS(K)
Working experience of at least five (5) years at middle level management in a large organisation.
Must be conversant with human resource management information system.
Proven experience in performance Management and employee compensation an added
advantage.
Must be a member of Human Resource professional body (IHRM)

Ref: KNH/2012/28 - CLERICAL OFFICER K13/12 (21 POSTS)

Job Purpose
Provision of quality delivery of clerical services

Key Responsibilities
Process payment to creditors
Raise invoices (billing patients)
Collect revenue at cash points
Maintain the cash book, sales day book, purchases, petty cash book

Qualifications
• KCSE C Plain
• KATC or CPA section I.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be 30 years and below.

Desired Skills and Abilities for the advertised positions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate to people of diverse
backgrounds.
Should be a team player with ability to fit and be part of a team
Must have a strong commitment to the wellbeing of the patient.
Must have good understanding of professional ethics and public service regulations.
Must have high degree of integrity and dependability.
Those in supervisory positions (K7 and above) must have proven experience in leading successful
teams).
Attention to details.
Proficiency in MS Office packages and relevant software’s.

Basic salary for the positions range as follows:

K13- Kshs. 13,733 x 686 - 15,140 x 757 - 15,897 x 795 - 16,692 x 835 - 17,527 x 876 – 18,403 x 920 – 19,323
K12 -Kshs. 16,692 x 835 - 17,527 x 876 - 18,403 xs 920 - 19,323 x 966 - 20,289
K10 - Kshs. 26,323 x 1,316 - 29,021 x 1,451 - 30,472 x 1,524 - 31,996 x1,599 – 33,595 x 1,680 – 35,275
K9 - Ksh 30,472 x 1,524 - 31,996 x 1,599 - 33,595 x 1,680 - 35,275 x, 764 – 37,039 x 1,852 – 38,891
K8- KShs. 35,275 x 1,764 - 37,039 x 1,852 - 38,891 x 1,944 - 40,835 x 2,042 - 42,877
K7-KShs. 45,021 x 2,251 – 47,272 x 2,364 - 56,728 pm (Doctors / Dentists / Pharmacists)
K7-KShs. 45,021 x 2,251 – 47,272 x 2,364 - 56,728 pm. (Other Staff).
K6- KShs. 49,636 x 2,364 – 59,092 pm. (Doctors / Dentists / Pharmacists)
K6- KShs. 49,636 x 2,364 – 59,092 pm. W.e.f1.7.200 (Other Staff)
K5 -KShs.63, 782 x 3,189 -70,320 X 3,516 - 73,836 x 3,691- 77,527 x 3,877- 81,404 x 4,070 - 85,474
K4-Kshs. 77,527 x 3,877 - 81,404 x 4,070 - 85,474 x 4,274 - 89,748 x 4,487- 94,235.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their application together with up-to-date
curriculum vitae, copies of testimonials and certificates, email and telephone contacts together with
contact details of three referees who must be familiar with the candidate’s previous experience.

Applications should be submitted on or before 22nd March, 2012 to the address below.

The Chief Executive officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI.

Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.