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Locum Sonographer, Outreach Clinic Nyeri at Aga Khan University Hospital

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...   Locum Sonographer, Outreach Clinic Nyeri Job Type Contract Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 years Location Nyeri Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Position Summary The position holder will be called to work on need basis, to perform ultra-sound procedures based upon approved protocols and guidelines.   Responsibilities: Conduct effective ultrasound procedures within the approved policies and procedures Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures; Ensure safety of patients and machines through adequate pre

Officer, Health and Nutrition at Concern Worldwide

We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide began working in Kenya in May 2002 with the development of an urban programme in Nairobi. Our work expanded into a multi-sectoral programme focusing on urban and rural livelihoods, primary education, HIV and ...   Officer, Health and Nutrition Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 years Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Job Summary: The Incumbent will be responsible for quality programme delivery at the Sub County level by providing technical leadership, guidance and support to the Sub County Health Management Team to strengthen their capacity and skills in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition interventions (HINI) through an integrated health systems strengthening approach; and to work with community groups building the community resilience and strengthening their knowledge and capacity on health and n

Nurse at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Médecins sans frontières (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases.   Nurse Job Type Full Time Qualification Diploma Experience 1 year Location Garissa Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Main Purpose  Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times. Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary. Identifying Sexual

Mental Health Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Médecins sans frontières (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases.   Mental Health Supervisor Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 years Location Garissa Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Main Purpose  Participate in the planning, supervision and coordination of mental health / pycho-social related services in the programme in accordance with MSF standards in order to provide the most appropriate mental health support for patients. Accountabilities Participate in the planning, organization and coordination of Mental Health activities, in close collaboration with the Mental Health activity manager and other medical team members, in order to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of the resources needed while maintaining high levels of quality in Mental Health MSF pr

Principal Clinical Research Scientist at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.   Principal Clinical Research Scientist Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 5 - 10 years Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Job Summary: The officer will be based at the Malaria Division of KEMRI’s Centre for Global Health Research in Kisumu, western Kenya. The project is interested in recruiting an exceptional Principal Investigator with a medical background and PhD training in a relevant subject, and a minimum of five years of field experience to lead the project in Kenya and support the other public health scientists, epidemiologists, social scientists and health economists from the consortium. The incumbent will be the count

Program Manager II - Health Nutrition and Social Services at Catholic Relief

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS has been helping po... Read more about this company   Program Manager II - Health Nutrition and Social Services Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 8 years Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare  , Project Management  Job Summary The Program Manager (Sector Lead)– Health, Nutrition and Social Services will provide overall strategic leadership in the management of all Health, Nutrition and Social Services projects in the Country Program. He/she will also work closely with the Business Development specialist to preposition and respond to Sectorial-related fundraising opportunities aimed at increasing access to su

School Health Nurse at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in 1918, and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, serving close to 5,000 students with a quali... Read more about this company   School Health Nurse Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Role Summary To provide school health services which include health screening, treatment of minor ailments, coordinating referrals to medical providers, spearheading promotion of health, and provision of safe school environment for staff and students. The school nurse serves as liaison between school personnel, family, community and health care providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment. Key Responsibilities: Implementing the relevant school health police

Nutrition Officer-Mandera at Save the Children

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries Nutrition Officer-Mandera Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 years Location Mandera Job Field Medical / Healthcare  , Project Management  ROLE PURPOSE:  The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of the nutrition components in the UKAM ACCEPT project. ACCEPT will increase the quality and availability of essential maternal, newborn and child health & nutrition services in Mandera and Turkana counties, Kenya. It will benefit over 200,000 vulnerable people, including pregnant and lactating women, children under 5 and their caregivers. The combined prevention and treatment approach will be delivered in away that is tailored to the needs of nomadic populations. It will support local healthcare provision and promote gender

Tutorial Fellow – Oncology Nursing at Amref International University (AMIU)

Amref International University (AMIU) was established in 2017 as a Premier Pan African University of health sciences fully owned by Amref health Africa. AMIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed with over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions in over 30 countries. Tutorial Fellow – Oncology Nursing Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 years Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Main Purpose of Job: To develop, manage and monitor implementation of Department of Nursing and Midwifery programs and related  activities in the university. These include, but are not limited to teaching and training, curriculum development  and review; research, innovation and fund-raising activities; publication and dissemination of knowledge;  supervision and coordination of programs in the department. Supervision of students, and the adherence of or quality assurance and accreditation require

Medical Officer at International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Read more about this company   Medical Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 years Location Garissa Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Job Description Under the supervision of the Medial Officer in Charge, the Medical Officer will offer quality health care to all patients in the hospital and work closely with other staff in all departments providing support and guidance. Key Responsibilities Program activities: Ensure patient management is in line with the set MOH, WHO and UNHCR guidelines and protocols. Conduct daily ward rounds in the hospital. Attend to all emergencies cases that arise in the hospital units, both medical and surgical. Ensure proper and accurate documentation of patient management in patient records/ files. Carry out elective and emergency surgical procedures in theatre. Run special outpatient clinics in the hospital on the all

Mental Health Psychosocial Counselor at International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Read more about this company   Mental Health Psychosocial Counselor Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 - 3 years Location Garissa Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Job Description Working under the guidance and supervision of the Mental health officer, the MH Psychosocial Counselor is directly responsible for the provision of Psychosocial services and assist individuals, groups, and communities in Hagadera refugee camp suffering from the effects of mental disorders, torture and war trauma in order to reduce their suffering, rehabilitate and enable them to rebuild their lives and communities. Key Responsibilities. In collaboration with site team and under the supervision of the mental health officer include and are not limited to: Provide comprehensive psychosocial counseling & Psychological First Aid (PFA) to address the mental health needs of th

Inpatient Billing Nurse at Avenue Healthcare

Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare. Read more about this company   Inpatient Billing Nurse Job Type Full Time Qualification Diploma Experience 1 - 2 years Location Kisumu Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Job Objective/Purpose To ensure accurate and complete billing of inpatient services in accordance with Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, procedures,standards and strategies Key Responsibilities Daily review of patients’ billing statements, including alldischarged patients, for accuracy and completion prior tofinalization of the invoices. Ensure services noted in the patient’s chart are billed andclarify any other services rendered with attendingclinicians. Resolve incoming queries on billing from patients,insurance companies, consultants or colleagues in aprofessional and efficient manner. Provide billing in

Technical Lead at SoCha

SoCha (a portmanteau of Social and Change) is an independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) firm that provides bespoke solutions to social challenges. Since our inception in 2010, we have grown from a consortium of globally-recognized experts who specialize in evaluating the effectiveness of development assistance, to a full-fledged ME&L services firm that specializes in advancing innovative methodologies and changing the way donors find solutions to social problems. Read more about this company   Technical Lead Job Type Full Time Qualification MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship Experience 10 years Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Scope of Work: The LISA program, implemented by SoCha LLC, seeks a Technical Lead (Consultant) to provide overall technical guidance and support for an assessment on the HPN/USAID KEA Maternal and Newborn Health Program. The assessment will be conducted in nine (9) counties namely Vihiga, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Kisumu, Homa Bay, N

Theatre Nurse at Avenue Healthcare

Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare. Read more about this company   Theatre Nurse Job Type Full Time Qualification Diploma Experience 2 years Location Kisumu Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Job Objective/Purpose To assist the Surgeon and Anaesthetist in the Operating Room (OR), supervising the theatre technicians and managing the PostAnaesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Key Responsibilities Maintaining Theatre list  Correctly book patients for surgical procedures  Ensure surgeon / anaesthetist are informed of bookings or changes intime  Receiving Patients  Checks completeness of theatre checklist and act appropriately  Carry out a Pre-Operative Assessment  Appropriately explain the nature of the procedure / operation to thepatient  Ensure all X-rays, Scans, Investigations and Bloods are available  Obtains correct conse

Consultant Neurologist at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in 1918, and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, serving close to 5,000 students with a quali... Read more about this company   Consultant Neurologist Job Type Full Time Qualification MBA/MSc/MA Experience Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare  The position The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory se

Laboratory Superintendent II at Avenue Healthcare

Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare. Read more about this company   Laboratory Superintendent II Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 5 years Location Kisii Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Job Objective/Purpose Ensure provision of high quality laboratory diagnostic services in the clinic as defined by Avenue Healthcare’s policies, protocols,procedures and standards.  Key Responsibilitie Ensure that the clinic has the necessary equipment and ensure that theyare in good working condition and submit a monthly equipment statusreport to the Branch Manager. Timely and accurate billing of laboratory services. Stock management: Do monthly stock takes of lab supplies and submit a stock take and shortexpiry report to the Branch Manager Timely ordering and receiving of stock from the lab store to prevents

Specialist Radiologist at Nairobi Hospital

We take pride in our highly qualified professionals who deliver our mission every day, translating their knowledge and expertise to internationally compliant practices in healthcare provision. Courtesy, consideration and unreserved respect towards our patients’ privacy, dignity and confidentiality has time and again helped us earn their trust and goodw... Read more about this company   Specialist Radiologist Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare  REF: TNH/HRD/SR/09/2023 The overall purpose of this job is to review, interpret and report on radiographic images in order provide accurate diagnosis on patients test results in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Evaluate patients’ medical histories to ensure the various medical imaging procedures will not harm them and recommend alternative medical imaging techniques, where necessary;  Comm

Senior Instructor Infectious Diseases - Department of Medicine at Aga Khan University (AKU)

The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Its facilities include ... Read more about this company   Senior Instructor Infectious Diseases - Department of Medicine Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 1 year Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare  Introduction AKU- Department of Medicine is seeking a Senior Instructor in Infectious Diseases to undertake clinical, educational and research functions. Responsibilities Reporting to the Department Chair or other delegated individual, the incumbent will admit, consult and undertake diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under the Infectious Diseases section. S/he will be allowed to order tests and radiology and consult with