Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho Receptionist, Cancer Centre Job Summary To provide professional reception, administrative, client-service, and sample coordination support to the NGS Unit by managing front-office activities, facilitating communication and appointments, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the efficient flow and documentation of samples received and dispatched by the Unit. Responsibilities Manage the NGS Unit reception and serve as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, clinicians, and other stakeholders. Receive and route samples delivered to the NGS Unit in accordance with established procedures. Maintain a comprehensive log of all samples received and/or sent/dispatched by the NGS Unit. Ensure sample records contain all required information and are kept current. Flag discrepancies or missing sample information to the relevant NGS Unit staff. Coordinate appointments and routine client enquiries. Manage telephone calls, emails, messages, and other correspondence. Maintain accurate administrative and sample-related records. Support filing, scanning, photocopying, data entry, and document management. Assist with meetings, workshops, training sessions, and other NGS Unit activities. Support maintenance of reception and administrative supplies. Maintain confidentiality of patient, laboratory, and institutional information. Comply with hospital, NGS Unit, quality, safety, and infection prevention procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Requirements Diploma in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, Health Records, Health Administration, or a related field. Additional training in customer service, records management, or healthcare administration will be an added advantage. Relevant Experience Previous experience in a hospital, laboratory, healthcare, or other professional service environment is preferred. Experience in reception, customer service, records management, or administrative support. Experience maintaining registers, logs, or electronic records. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic data-entry systems. Nurse, Peponi Executive Clinic Responsibilities: To provide general nursing care to patients suffering from various medical, surgical, Obs/Gynae conditions Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions Carry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluations Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and report adverse reactions promptly. Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management. Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures in the clinic. Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging where the services are provided. Collect specimens such as sputum, stool, urine and ensure correct labeling of specimen bottles Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the Clinic in charge, Operations Manager, or Quality Manager. Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and inform the Clinic doctor. Actively participate in resuscitation of the patient. Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on restraints, examination coaches, oxygen source and other medical equipment in the clinic. Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of clinic stock drugs and consumables Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the Operations manager Follow discharge procedure of the out patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made where needed. Assist in orientation of new nurses and mentoring of junior nursing staff in the clinic Participate in clinic based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks Assist in other Outreach Clinics in time of low census in clinic of deployment. Performs mental status examination for psychiatry patients visiting the clinic. Any other duties as assigned by Clinic In-charge, QA Manager or Operation’s Manager Requirements: RN from a recognized school of nursing or University Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Minimum requirement of 3 years’ continuous clinical experience in medical surgical Nursing. Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of the current practices in general nursing in an outpatient set up. Demonstrate leadership skills Consultant Therapist, Speech & Language Responsibilities: Assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of clients with communication and eating/swallowing problems of all ages. Organizing individual and group therapy Provide individual and group therapy Setting of SMART goals with patient and carer. Incorporate multidisciplinary team to ensure that clients’ goals are met in all areas and that the MDT functions well to do this in an appropriate time frame. Ensure patients are aware of their goals and methods recommended to reach them. Facilitate a seamless transition from inpatient to outpatient to community care. Responsibility for own Continuing Professional Development Supervision and input to (when necessary) of videofluoroscopy/ modified barium swallow service that is accessible and easy for Doctors and SLTs to book for their clients. Liaise with Radiology department to book clients on a regular basis for VF clinic, run the assessment sessions, write timely reports together with the Radiologist for each client. Further development of Dysphagia specialism within AKUH including training for other professionals. Provide cover for other SLT during leave. Develop own skills with regard to running VF service and interpreting videos. Support and supervised SLT staff (SLTs, students, SLT assistant, new graduate SLT). Foster cooperation with other Speech Language Therapist staff to achieve seamless service for all clients. This includes agreeing cover for annual leave and referring clients between therapists so that they receive optimum level and quality of treatment Facilitate supervision of other SLT staff Arrange supervision for students as and when necessary. Responsibility for clinical care program for stroke. Ensure the stroke pathway, policies and procedures are observed. Collecting and maintaining data as required. Others Any other duty may be assigned by supervisor Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy, Speech Pathology, or equivalent. Valid professional registration/licensure where applicable. Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting. Training and experience in dysphagia assessment and management. Experience in acute care, ICU, stroke rehabilitation, pediatrics, or neurorehabilitation Certification in specialized areas of speech therapy. Ability and knowledge of sign language will be an added advantage Preferably 1 year’s work experience in a hospital setting working as a SLT/ SLP, Basic life support certification Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal and culturally appropriate communication skills. Able to work with clients in a culturally sensitive way. Language skills in more than one language (Kiswahili, Somali, Gujarati, other Kenyan languages). Use of reflective practice. Interest in efficacy of therapy and cost effectiveness for clients. Good organizational and time management skills. Flexibility to accommodate patients as appropriate. Creativeness in working and ability to innovate. Stamina and tenacious spirit! Accountant, Pension-Provident and Payroll Job Purpose: To support accurate and timely payroll and retirement benefits administration through processing pension and provident fund contributions, statutory payments, final settlements, payroll reports and payments to locum doctors and independent contractors, while ensuring compliance and effective coordination with relevant stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Pension and Provident Fund administration Ensure complete and accurate deduction of pension and provident fund and that all new employees are enrolled in the scheme on time. Ensure timely remittance of pension and provident and other statutory Facilitate and coordinate payment of the leavers and facilitate transfer in from other schemes Ensure compliance of the scheme with RBA and other regulators Providing secretariat services to the Board of Trustees in management of staff superannuation schemes Coordinate transactions between schemes and stakeholders (members, sponsors, administrators etc) Audit and Compliance: Coordinate timely audit for the statutory accounts by assisting in drafting and reviewing audited accounts Payroll processing, reporting and cost allocation: Timely payroll processing of Locum doctors and independent contractors, both main hospital and outreach doctors. Filling statutory payments with the authorities (NSSF, SHIF, HELB) and ensure timely submission Processing final and full settlements and ensure all recoverable amounts have been paid Ensure payroll costs are properly allocated to budget centers during end month closing and generate monthly payroll reports for Managers to review. Qualifications and skills Requirements: CPA (K) or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. Added advantage if possessing both. Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures as well as MS Office applications and accounting systems Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a related field Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team. Ability to meet tight deadlines Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards. Proactive attitude towards process improvement. Honest and a person of high integrity Don't Keep Share!: WhatsApp Tweet