Main Duties

• Monitor standards of nursing care and other support services to ensure delivery of quality patient care
• Develop and implement unit budget and ensure operations are within the budget
• Address issues and concerns within the section to ensure both internal and external customer satisfaction
• Submit monthly activity reports to the management
• Update staff on health and safety requirements to ensure a safe environment and compliance with the statutory requirements
• Liaise with various experts, consultants and section heads to achieve departmental and institutional goals
• Ensure adequate supply and proper management of staff, consumables and assets to maximize efficiency and cost controls
• Ensure effective infection control measures
• In liaison with the security Manager ensuring adequate security at the premises throughout and reporting any incidents
• Ensure patients nursing needs be they physical, psychological, mental and spiritual are attended to in a holistic manner
• To supervise nursing care and other support services to assure delivery of quality care
• Set work schedules for all staff in the unit
• Foster team work and discipline among the staff
• Address issues and concerns within the section to ensure both internal and external customers satisfaction
• Ensure proper induction of new staff and nursing students for smooth adoption and correct practice of nursing care

Required Qualifications for the Position

• Diploma (KRCHN/KRN) / Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BScN)
• A higher National Diploma in Accident & Emergency Nursing or Critical care Nursing specialization
• BLS/ACLS certified
• ATCN certification would be an added advantage
• A&E or Critical Care Nursing experience of 5 years and above with at least 2 years managing a busy A&E or Critical care unit

Position Summary

Reporting to Director Medical Services. The job holder will attend to patients who are presented to the A & E Department, make important decisions regarding their immediate management and take general responsibility for the day to day running of the A & E Department

Main Duties

• Supervision of all Medical Officers and Senior Medical Officers in the management, stabilization and treatment of all patients at the Accident and Emergency department
• Overall management of Medical Officers Rota
• Coordinating medical training including Continuous Medical Education programs for A&E Clinical Staff
• Draws up and reviews policies and procedures to govern Accident and Emergency department and circulates them for approval
• Attends management meetings and makes reports on issues needing input from other departmental heads
• Ensuring that Hospital policies and administrative regulations are known and understood by Accident and Emergency staff
• Carries out performance appraisal for department staff twice a year
• Ensures the competence and efficiency of staff in the department in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude
• In liaison with Human Resources Department, ensures that staffing requirements are fully met and staff welfare, training and development is well managed
• Creates a work environment that fosters high degree of personal integrity, team spirit and outstanding work standards
• Makes follow up on complaints received from patients in the department
• Providing clinical support during emergencies including resuscitation, admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate consultants and units
• Managing and maintaining the major disaster plan at Accident and Emergency Department
• Participating in developing various clinical protocols
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications for the Position

• MBChB
• Registered with the Kenya Medical practitioners and Dentist Board
• Post graduate training in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine
• 8 years’ work experience, 3 of which should have been in a busy emergency setting
• A proven record of leading multi-disciplinary teams
• ACLS, ATLS or EPLS training
• Strong leadership and administrative skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to make quick and solid decisions
• Strong mentoring and teaching skills

Main Duties

• Co-ordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the Critical Care Unit
• Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs
• Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments
• Delegates appropriate tasks to appropriate personnel, consistent with legal and professional guidelines and departmental standards
• Maintains clear communications with the Clinical Nurse Manager regarding unit needs and/or incidents
• Serves as a resource person on the unit
• Assists with patient care as needed
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance
• Providing second on call coverage, running of general surgery clinics with both preoperative and post-op care plans
• Co-ordination of morbidity/mortality meetings and Multi - Disciplinary Meetings
• Ensures the unit is well equipped with well-functioning equipment
• Prepares the budget and ensures procurement of capital items to specifications and adequate supplies for the unit at all times
• Carries out performance appraisal for department staff
• Ensures the competence and efficiency of staff in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude
• In liaison with HR department, manage staff welfare, training and development
• Creates a work environment that fosters high degree of personal integrity, team spirit and outstanding performance standards
• Reports on clinical issues to the Director Medical Services as required
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department and provide reports as required

Required Qualifications for the Position

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB ChB)
• Minimum 5 years as a Senior Medical Officer
• Post graduate training in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
• Minimum two years ICU /Critical Care Experience
• Ability to train & develop staff
• Supervisory experience
• Health Management Systems training is desirable
• Registered with KMPDC with a valid practicing license