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Unit Manager Special ClinicJob Objective/Purpose Responsible for ensuring quality care within the unit and must adhere to Avenue Healthcare s defined policies, protocols, procedures and standards. Key Responsibilities The Unit Manager will perform the following people management duties as guided by Avenue HR policies and in coordination with the HR Department; Efficient staffing Liaise with the Nursing Services Manager/HR to ensure optimal staff levels including reallocation of staff depending on staffing needs, as well as efficient use of overtimes and locums. Identify training gaps and liaise with the Nursing Services Manager/HR to facilitate training. Regular staff engagement and monthly staff meetings with documented evidence of attendance eg. minutes Reward, recognition and discipline Ensure that deserving staff are recognized/rewarded and disciplinary action (with proper cause) is undertaken without undue delay and per defined policies Ensure staff are well groomed; have their respective uniform, name tags etc Ensure that the unit has the following required resources; Collaborate with the NSM/HR to ensure that there is an updated locum pool Ensure proper inventory of the available equipment on a daily basis and ensure that they are in good working condition. Report any malfunction to Bio-Medical Technician/NSM. Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth through; Offering quality care to patients and ensuring good relationship with stakeholders Ensure financial objectives are met by managing costs within budget, timely and accurate billing of drugs and services. Ensure an invoice rejection rate of below 3 percent by ensuring that proper pre-authorisations and documentation has been done. Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to. Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity Fully implement internal audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits. Read, understand and be conversant with all systems, policies and procedures as outlined in the Hospital Manual especially policies pertaining to provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge procedures, nurses reports, ward equipment and supplies, emergency protocols etc. Review and act on quality indicator reports Ensure all sentinel incidents/events are recorded and reported within 24 hours using the provided tools Maintain and enforce infection control standards per the hospital manual and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable. Supervise and offer mentorship to patient attendants and nurses per their job description Engaging the multi disciplinary team actively during ward rounds and receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift Ensure proper and detailed documentation of patient notes and review; consulting with fellow clinicians, consultants when need be. Ensure that all diagnostic requests (lab and radiology) have patient s clinical information. Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) (patient identification, effective communication, safety of high alert medication, ensure correct site procedure and surgery, reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections, reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls) Provides patient and family education/teaching applicable to the patients medical condition. Discusses patient concerns and answers questions relevant to care. Ensure prioritization of patient needs in a documented nursing care plan. Keep emergency trolley organized for easy use during resuscitation, drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment is removed promptly. A checklist should be kept and updated on the 1st and 16th of every month. Ensure that doctors/consultants are updated on patient s progress and critical values in a timely manner Provides leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards of care, directing and teaching personnel in a variety of setting. Ensure that all invasive nursing procedures are done under aseptic technique Compiling monthly unit reports by 1st of every month. Compiling government reports and submitting them by 2nd of every month Ensure all the relevant consultants have explained procedures and have obtained consent Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times Participate in emergency response Drug administration; Ensure adherence to the 10 rights of drug administration (right patient, medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, client education, assessment, evaluation and client refusal of treatment) Ensure that all new drug orders are submitted to pharmacy promptly and STAT doses given within 30 minutes Ensure D.D.A. drugs are safe and register is kept properly per unit requirements Ensure all unused drugs are refunded immediately Ensure all verbal prescriptions should be signed within 24 hours by the respective doctor. Ensure all treatment sheets have information on drug allergies Client satisfaction (patient, consultants and others)- ensure client satisfaction through optimal quality of care, effective communication, timely feedback and escalation of unresolved complaints/concerns, and demonstrate follow-up and improvement. Covering the hospital as and when required. Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description Personal Specifications Diploma in Nursing, Clinical Medicine or equivalent medical training Certificate in Echocardiography Up-to-date BLS, ACLS, ATLS Certificate At least 2 years experience in Cardiac Echo and other Diagnostic Good Interpersonal and communication skills Customer focus at Avenue Healthcare

Avenue Healthcare - Kisumu

    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. Job Objective/Purpose Responsible for ensuring quality care within the unit and must adhere to Avenue Healthcare s defined policies, protocols, procedures and standards. Key Responsibil...

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    Research Assistant- Kisumu at ICS- SP Africa

    ICS Africa - Kisumu

      ICS- SP is an innovative African NGO that works in rural areas of Africa together with families, communities, and other stakeholders to create safe and nurturing environments for children to reach their full potential. Duties and Responsibilities: Conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection in accordance with established research methodologies. Conducting interviews, focus group discu...

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      Livestock Officer at Heifer International

      Heifer International - Kisumu

        Heifer International s mission is to work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth. Dan West was a farmer from the American Midwest and member of the Church of the Brethren who went to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War as an aid worker. His mission was to provide relief, but he soon discovered the meager single cup of milk rationed to the weary refugees on...

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        Project Manager ALLRight Uongozi Kawi Project at Catholic Relief

        Catholic Relief - Kisumu

          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 poor, vulnerable families improve their l...

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          Health Promotion Coordinator at Avenue Healthcare

          Avenue Healthcare - Kisumu

            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. Job Objective/Purpose Utilize a public health approach to create, provide, and coordinate wellness and health promotion, health outreach, prevention programs and services. To deliver su...

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            Graduate Trainee Kisumu at Fresh Life

            Fresh Life - Kisumu

              Fresh Life works with municipalities and urban residents to develop and scale safe, citywide inclusive and financially sustainable sanitation solutions in fast growing cities starting with Nairobi, Kisumu and Eldoret in Kenya. Our innovative solutions are designed to suit the realities of today s cities, which are densely populated and heavily built up, particularly in low-income areas. Monthly S...

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              County Market Advisor & MHM Cluster Coordinator at RTI International

              RTI International - Kisumu

                RTI International is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina that provides research and technical services. Responsibilities PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Co-ordinate and actively participate in the development of county sanitation/MHM marketplace engagement Ensure that WKSP achieves its objectives and performance targets in the assigned Take lead in the ...

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                Program Officer at Helen Keller International

                Helen Keller International - Kisumu

                  The name Helen Keller is known around the world as a symbol of courage in the face of overwhelming odds, yet she was much more than a symbol. She was a woman of luminous intelligence, high ambition and great accomplishment who devoted her life to helping others. Helen Keller, our co-founder, envisioned a world without barriers to human potential. Guided by her fierce optimism, we have been workin...

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                  Consultant to Manage the Planning and Hosting of the Regenerative Agriculture Conference in Kisumu at Practical Action Kenya

                  Practical Action Kenya - Kisumu

                    Practical Action is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries. We find out what people are doing and help them to do it better. Through technology we enable poor communities to build on their skills and knowledge to produce sustainable and practical solutions transforming their lives forever and protecting the world arou...

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                    Health Officer at UNICEF

                    UNICEF - Kisumu

                      UNICEF is the world s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. Key function, accou...

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                      Women Empowerment Program (SWEP) Assistant- Kisumu at Shining Hope For Communities

                      Shining Hope For Communities - Kisumu

                        Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is a non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and New York, NY that combats urban poverty and gender inequity in the slums of Nairobi. Kennedy Odede, who grew up in the Kibera slum, founded SHOFCO in 2004 with a focus on youth and gender empowerment. SHOFCO has four initiative areas: education, health, economic and community empowerment, and water and ...

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                        Communications Internship at RTI International

                        RTI International - Kisumu

                          RTI International is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina that provides research and technical services. Overview The RTI University Collaboration Office seeks a prospect for the Communications Internship within the International Development Group (IDG). The USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project (WKSP) is a five (5) year project which will be imp...

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                          Urban Sanitation Internship at RTI International

                          RTI International - Kisumu

                            RTI International is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina that provides research and technical services. Overview The RTI University Collaboration Office seeks a prospect for the Urban Sanitation Internship within the International Development Group (IDG). The USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project (WKSP) is a five (5) year project which will be i...

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                            Human Resource Assistant Volunteer at Nyanza Initiative for Girls Education and Empowerment

                            Nyanza Initiative for Girls Education and Empowerment - Kisumu

                              Our Mission, Vision & Values Vision Nyanza Initiative for Girls Education and Empowerment envisions a society and a future of self-determining and self-reliant girls and women. Mission To leverage community and other resources to equip girls with knowledge and skills for productive and fulfilled adult life. Core Values Respect for women s and girls rights, specifically rights to education and rep...

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                              Nyanza Region: Program Officer- Regional Office Grade NCIC 6 at National Cohesion and Integration Commission

                              National Cohesion and Integration Commission - Kisumu

                                The NCIC is a statutory body established under the National Cohesion and Integration Act (Act No.12 of 2008). The Commission was borne out of the realization that long lasting peace, sustainable development and harmonious coexistence among Kenyans requires deliberate normative, institutional and attitudinal processes of constructing nationhood, national cohesion and integration. The Commission dr...

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                                Nyanza Region: Principal Programme Officer- Regional Office Grade NCIC 4 at National Cohesion and Integration Commission

                                National Cohesion and Integration Commission - Kisumu

                                  The NCIC is a statutory body established under the National Cohesion and Integration Act (Act No.12 of 2008). The Commission was borne out of the realization that long lasting peace, sustainable development and harmonious coexistence among Kenyans requires deliberate normative, institutional and attitudinal processes of constructing nationhood, national cohesion and integration. The Commission dr...

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                                  Community Health Assistant III at Kisumu County

                                  Kisumu County - Kisumu

                                    Kisumu County is located in Nyanza and constitutes 7 constituencies (Kisumu East, Kisumu West, Kisumu Central,Seme, Nyando, Muhoroni and Nyakach). Mission To transform the livelihood of the people of Kisumu county on a foundation of integrity through accountable, efficient and effective leadership that invokes participation and pursuit of quality services, for a prosperous county that is a harbor...

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                                    Assistant Community Health Officer III at Kisumu County

                                    Kisumu County - Kisumu

                                      Kisumu County is located in Nyanza and constitutes 7 constituencies (Kisumu East, Kisumu West, Kisumu Central,Seme, Nyando, Muhoroni and Nyakach). Mission To transform the livelihood of the people of Kisumu county on a foundation of integrity through accountable, efficient and effective leadership that invokes participation and pursuit of quality services, for a prosperous county that is a harbor...

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                                      Senior Regional Services Officer at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

                                      Kenya National Commission on Human Rights KNCHR - Kisumu

                                        The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles Job purpose This position is responsible for the implementati...

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                                        Assistant Principal Research Scientist at Kenya Medical Research Institute KEMRI

                                        Kenya Medical Research Institute KEMRI - Kisumu

                                          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. Vacancy: CGHR/354/04/23 Job Summary: The officer will be responsible for the day-...

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                                          Audit Associate II (80 Posts) Kisumu at The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG)

                                          The Office of the AuditorGeneral OAG - Kisumu

                                            Originally the Office was referred to as the Exchequer & Audit Department which with time changed to the Office of the Controller and Auditor-General. During this period, the Office derived its mandate from the Exchequer and Audit Act Cap 412 which provided for the audit of the Central Government by the Controller and Auditor General. Later the Act was amended to provide for audit of Local Author...

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                                            Customer Support & Credit Associate Kisumu at Sanergy

                                            Sanergy - Kisumu

                                              Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa s urban informal settlements. Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities call...

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                                              Finance Assistant at Abt Associates

                                              Abt Associates - Kisumu

                                                Abt Associates is a global leader in research, evaluation and program implementation; driving innovation and measurable impact for more than 50 years. What sets us apart is our evidence-based and multi-disciplinary approach to solving tough challenges in health, social and environmental policy and international development. Specific areas we work in include: †Health †Education and workforce d...

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                                                Project Research and Learning Officer- Children Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Project at CARE

                                                CARE - Kisumu

                                                  CARE International is a major humanitarian agency delivering emergency relief and long-term international development projects. JOB SUMMARY Working closely with the Project Manager, the Research Officer will be the primary person responsible for implementation of the project s Research and Learning component. The role will support the project develop strong and strategic relationships with the co...

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