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Oct 27, 2014

Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
RCTP is seeking motivated, proactive individuals to fill the following positions in the Sustainable East African Research on Community Health (SEARCH) Study. SEARCH is a five-year cluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can improve health, Educational, and economic outcomes.
We are going to be conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multidisease diagnostic health campaigns. We will also be supporting ART delivery through FACES clinics.
 Job Title: Study Clinical Officer Reports to: The ART Coordinator
Duration: Annual Renewable Contract
Job Summary: The incumbents will provide ART services based on the SEARCH study protocol at health facilities in the study communities in Suba.Obtain consent/assent for duty enrolment.Conduct physical examination of the study participants.Assist in follow up of the study participants.Offer HIV counseling, care and support to study participants.Provide pre/post test counseling and adherence counseling to participants.Offer contraceptive counseling and provide contraceptive methods at the site.Completing case report forms.Assist in follow-up of laboratory result.Perform accurate record keeping and check study forms for completeness and accuracy each day.Diploma in Clinical Medicine with current registration with Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.At least one year experience with clinical researchMinimum 2 years’ experience in provision of HIV care including anti-retrovirals.Experience in implementing and supervising research(Public health or clinical studies)Working experience with HIV care setting preferred.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent leadership, management and interpersonal skillsExcellent computer skillsFluent spoken English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili requiredApplications should include the followingA cover letter stating current position (if applicable); and date available to start working for the studyA current CV including email and mobile phone contact information,Name and phone number for two professional referees,Two letters of recommendation preferably froma previous employer,A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)Copies of academic and professional certificates.All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 31st October 2014
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.
Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Apr 26, 2014

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a premier private teaching not-for-profit institution providing high quality internationally accredited healthcare for East Africa. Established in 1958 as a secondary hospital, it acquired its teaching hospital status in 2005 and currently offers postgraduate medical education in many specialities. In July 2013, the hospital received the highest international healthcare accreditation from the Joint Commission International based in the USA Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Chief of Staff and Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs.
Chief of Staff & Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs

The Chief of Staff will provide oversight on medical governance, ensuring quality, appropriate delivery of medical services at AKUH,N and advising the executive on medical matters to achieve safe patient care. 
The position is the key liaison between hospital services and the educational and research programmes of the Medical College. As a senior leader the incumbent will participate in the organisation’s strategic planning, and in conjunction with department chairs will be responsible for credentialing, privileging, and monitoring quality performance of medical staff. S/he will guide the development, approval and implementation of specific clinical practice and patient care related policies and procedures; establish systems and methods for reviewing the quality and appropriateness of clinical care and other health-related services and will represent the hospital at professional forums, regulatory bodies and other healthcare forums.
To apply, you are required to have:A postgraduate degree in a medical specialty, training in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration, a minimum of 10 years as a specialist medical practice within a hospital setting, a significant experience in medical administration, excellent communication and leadership skills in addition to excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and teambuilding skills. Experience in a teaching hospital would be considered an asset. Applicants meeting the above requirements should forward their detailed resume, with names and addresses of at least three referees familiar with their recent work, to the Recruitment Manager, Aga Khan Hospital. Email hr.recruitment@aku.edu by May 2nd, 2014.
For more information visit www.aku.edu

Apr 9, 2014

Our client a re-known Hospital in Nairobi targeting the middle and low income communities is in the processes of increasing its service delivery effectiveness. This has necessitated the need to urgently hire a Clinical Officer Anesthetist as described below.

Vacant Position: Clinical Officer Anesthetist 
Reporting: Medical Officer In-Charge
Job Summary: The incumbent shall be responsible for performing preoperative patient assessments, briefing patients, administering anesthetics, and monitoring patients during surgery and recovery.

Key Duties and responsibilities

1. Performing pre-operative patient assessments which may include but not limited to:
a. Being well-informed of the patient’s condition and any allergies or medical history that may influence what medicines the patient can handle. 
b. Conducting physical examinations
c. Reviewing and understanding a patient’s condition and treatment options, so that they can be certain how the anesthetics will respond within the patient
d. Making pre-anesthesia visits to the patient and documenting observations on patient records
2. Educating patients about the process and effects of anesthesia before surgery,
a. Keeping the patient calm in this sometimes stressful scenario before operation
b. Informing the patient what his/her role is in the whole process of operation
c. Attending to patient needs prior to, during and after surgical procedures
3. Administering anesthetics which can be local, inhalation, intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics prescribed by Anesthesiologist whenever it is applicable.
a. Accurately measuring, mixing and putting together the appropriate concentration and mix of anesthetics to be administered.
b. Inducing total or partial loss of sensation or consciousness by administering anesthesia.
c. Ensuring patients receive appropriate levels of the prescribed drugs before surgeries or other procedures.
d. Fits masks to patients’ face, turns dials and stetting gauges of equipment to regulate the flow of oxygen and other required gases for procedures.
4. Checking/monitoring patients after they have been anesthetized to ensure that the patient is handling/responding to the drugs appropriately.
a. Maintaining anesthesia during surgery, delivery and other medical and dental procedures to ensure proper sedation and pain management following specified methods and procedures appropriate levels of anesthesia during surgery,
b. Ensuring the patient is kept in the best possible care throughout the surgery by constantly altering the amount of the drug and the speed at which it’s administered
c. Ensuring that the patient’s vital signs stay healthy and normal, and they must immediately inform the surgeon or doctor if anything seems unusual.
d. Overseeing patient recovery from anesthesia and caring for the patient's immediate post-operative needs.
5. Following up with the patient through recovery, providing pain killers for pain management, bringing the patient out of anesthesia and ensuring that the patient is responding well and getting back to normal.
6. Working in collaboration and cooperating with both the whole medical staff and the patient every step of the way.
7. Informs physician of patient's condition before, during and after anesthesia.
8. Providing CMEs periodically for the benefit of other medical staff and the self.
9. Performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records.
10. Ensuring constant familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within your particular field.
11. Initiates remedial measures to prevent surgical shock or other adverse conditions
12. Caring for patients before, during and after a medical procedure or surgery by performing a patient assessment, preparing the patient for anesthesia,

13. Performing other duties as may be required of him by the Medical officer in-charge and/or the Nursing officer in-charge.

Qualification, Competencies required

Diploma in clinical medicine and higher diploma in anesthesiaBe registered and licensed by the clinical officers’ council  - Clinical officer AnesthetistHave over two year experience in anesthesia in a busy theatreHave a current practice licenseAbility to do spinal and GA will be a basic requirementIf you are interested and qualified please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment@postureconsulting.com, indicating the job applying for in the subject of the email as well as your current gross salary.
Closing date for application 12th April 2014
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Mar 18, 2013

Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, research, care and treatment program in Kenya. It is a rapidly expanding program. The program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the following vacancies in the Partners Demonstration Study. This is an open-label, pilot demonstration and evaluation project of antiretroviral-based HIV-1 prevention among high-risk discordant couples in heterosexual relationships, based at Lumumba Health Centre - Kisumu.


 Location: Kisumu, Lumumba Health Centre
 Minimum: Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery with current registration with Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.Training in Adult ART managementCounseling training is desirable such as VCT and CHCTResearch experience will be an added advantageAt least one year of experience preferably in a clinical research set up or Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC).


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Dholuo is an added advantage.Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged, and demanding environmentCompetency in using computer software applications like Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with web-based programs required.Having GCP training and human subjects protection certification will be an added advantageGood listening and writing skills.Must be flexiblePrevious work experience in a research clinic is requiredWorking in Partners PrEP study will be an added advantagePerform clinical assessment of participants, interpret laboratory results and follow up Adverse Events.Carry out medical examinations including gynecological exams and prescribe medication as required to the Study participantsEnsure participants access to standard of careCompleting Case report formsPerform phlebotomyConsent and determine eligibility of study participants in the studyReferral and tracking of all HIV positive participants for HAART initiationReports to the Lead clinician


Location: Kisumu, Lumumba Health Centre
 Minimum: Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN/KRN) with current registration with Nursing Officers Council of Kenya.Counseling training in HCT, VCT or CHCT will be an added advantageTraining in reproductive health is required.At least one year of experience preferably in a clinical research set up or Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC).


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Dholuo is an added advantage.Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged, and demanding environmentPrevious work experience in a research clinic is requiredWorking in Partners PrEP study will be an added advantageCompetency in using computer software applications like Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with web-based programs required.Provision of family planning servicesHaving GCP training and human subjects protection certification will be an added advantageGood listening and writing skills.Must be flexibleOffer HIV counseling, care and support to study participants.Provide pre/post test counseling and adherence counseling.Collect blood and other samples such as urine for the clinic proceduresOffer risk reduction counseling,Offer contraception counseling and provide contraceptive methods at the siteCompleting Case report formsConsent study participantsPerform phlebotomyReports to the lead clinician


Position: Community Outreach WorkerLocation: Kisumu, Lumumba Health Centre
 Minimum: Form IV certificate and certificate in Counseling, Community Health, social work or any other relevant field.
 At least one year of experience preferably in a clinical research set up or field work in a health related field/organization


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of local traditions, language and community an advantageAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili and DholuoGood listening and writing skills.Must be flexibleInvolved in accelerated campaigns and mobilization of HIV discordant couples in the regionParticipate in communication with CBOs, VCTs and other stakeholders in terms of referral of HIV discordant couples to the site- LumumbaTaking locator information for study participantsTracing of study participantsAssist in the referral process of study participantsDocumentation and tracking of all community activities / eventsReports to the Outreach coordinatorPrevious work experience in a research clinic is requiredWorking in Partners PrEP study will be an added advantage


Applications should include the following:A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current/last salary and date available to work on the projectA copy of current registration with a professional body where applicableA current CV with the names and telephone contacts of at least 3 refereesAt least two letters of reference preferably from previous employersCopies of academic and professional certificatesCopy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)All applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 18th March 2013.
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP
P. O Box 614-40100
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Clinical Officer - Eldoret Shujaa Disc
This position works closely with and reports to the HIV prevention team lead Uasin Gishu. He/she will liaise with the DASCO, other government officers and stake holders at the district levels. The position is responsible for the delivery of STI and HIV/AIDS treatment at the DISC, and during outreach sessions.
 Specifically, the Clinical Officer is responsible for but not limited to:
 Overall activity co-ordination in line with project objectiveProvide Screening and treatment for STI  to clients in  a MARPS friendly environmentProvide Post exposure prophylaxis for survivors of rape.Recruit HIV positive MARPS for Care and treatment and provide initial therapy.Facilitate health education sessions on STIs to sex workers and other at risk populationsProvide or refer FSW for risk assessment and risk reduction counseling.Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. To make appropriate referrals for on-going support e.g. Home Based Care, PMTCT, CCC and TB Clinics. This includes follow up of the referral cases.Ensure effective operation of the clinic in the standards required. Maintain a clean and well-arranged work stationCreate effective awareness on hygiene and health services.Ensure maintenance of adequate stocks of drugs as well as safe custody of the drugs and equipment in the clinic.Collect client data and store appropriately to ensure confidentiality is maintained.Give contraceptive advice and providing available Family Planning methods to clients. Promote, demonstrate correct use and distribute condoms.Partnership with government agencies and other stake-holdersWork closely with the DHMT (District health medical team) to facilitate support supervision and mentorship.Submit timely reportsMonitoring, Evaluation Reporting and learningCollection of quality STI and HIV care and treatment data.Proper storage of client information to ensure confidentiality is maintained.Document lessons learnt and challenges to inform program decisions.Compile and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports to the DISC Co-coordinator The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in this position include:A Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized Medical training institute.Valid HTC certificate certified by NASCOP is desiredShould have a minimum 5 years’ experience working in a busy clinic or hospital site. Experience working with MARPs is desiredExperience in providing screening and treatment at outreach sites.Good oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is desiredAbility to work and deliver results with minimum supervisionDemonstrated ability to work as a team player.Personal Traits, Qualities and AptitudeAble to work in a community setting and relate well with key populations by providing MARPs friendly services.Good record keeping skillsRelate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operationMaintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and seniorHigh level of integrity and honestyUtilize systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and suppliesApplications should be received no later than 21st March 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To apply, please send your application and a detailed CV, including email address and day telephone contacts through our website http://hopewwkenya.org/ Under Menu Bar go to GET INVOLVED -> CAREERS
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