Friday, February 8, 2013

Various Vacancies in Aga Khan University Hospital

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N), a premier tertiary teaching hospital, is fast growing with a network of over 30 multi-site medical centers in East Africa and a state-of-the-art Heart and Cancer Centre in Nairobi.
 
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi invites applications for the following positions:
 
Manager, Diagnostic Imaging
 
The Manager, Diagnostic Imaging will be responsible for general operations, implementation and monitoring & evaluation of processes of the Radiology Department. 

These will include human resources management, equipment selection & utilization, development & implementation of a quality assurance program, monitoring of vendors performance, liaison with other departments & organizations and development of exceptional service delivery to customers.
 
Applicants must have a Degree in Business Management or related field; 

Experience working with Medical Technology; 5 years’ experience in leadership preferably in a hospital or related environment. 

A Degree/Diploma in radiology/imaging technology will be an asset.

Dental Surgeon
 
The Dental Surgeon will review patients and monitor patients’ progress on a regular basis. 

S/he will carry out emergency dental procedures as well as attend to non-emergency procedures. 

S/he will liaise with consultants on handling specialized cases in the provision of patient dental health care.
 
Applicants must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board. 

S/he must have a minimum of Bachelor of Dental Surgery qualification with at least 3 years relevant practice inclusive of one year internship from a reputable institution.

Pharmacist
 
The Pharmacist will ensure correct interpretation of prescriptions and physician orders at both in-patient and out-patient levels to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical services to meet customer needs.

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy and a Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya. 

S/he must be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya and have a minimum of 3 years hospital experience working in pharmaceutical services.

Business Development Officer
 
The Business Development Officer will actively seek and sustain business development opportunities and strategically develop mutual relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continued growth of volume.
 
Applicants must have a Degree in Marketing or related field with at least 3 years, experience in Health Care Marketing. 

S/he should have excellent presentation, listening and consulting skills.
 
Dental Hygienist
 
The Dental Hygienist will provide oral health care and education to patients that visit the dental clinic. S/he will also maintain hygiene instruments and manage the dental stock items.
 
Applicants must have a minimum of a Diploma in community oral health or equivalent with at least 2 years relevant practice including one year internship from a reputable institution.
 
Applicants for all the above positions should be computer literate with excellent communication and customer service skills.
 
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, email address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to,

the Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. 
P. O. Box 30270-00100, 
Nairobi

or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu 

so as to reach not later than 26th February 2013.
 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.