To ensure that Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, protocols, procedures and standards are adhered to by all medical staff in AHC facilities.
Minimum Qualification: Diploma
Experience Level: Senior level
Experience Length: 3 years
Job Description/Requirements
LOCATION– THIKA HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT: NURSING SERVICES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO: NURSING SERVICES MANAGER
Main Purpose of the Job
To ensure that Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, protocols, procedures and standards are adhered to by all medical staff in AHC facilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Be involved in people management in coordination with the HR department
• Lead the unit in management of resources effectively and efficiently
• Lead in the development and enhancement of scope of services
• 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
• Compiling monthly unit and government reports as required.
• Ensure that doctors/consultants are updated on patient’s progress and critical values in a timely manner
• Maintain client/patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
Person Specification
• A nursing diploma
• A valid nursing council of Kenya license
• Updated BLS, ACLS certificate
• Over 3 years working as a unit manager
• Proficient in computer and reporting skills
• Result oriented and strong leadership skills
• Confident, organized and with excellent communication
• Critical thinking, Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role above, please email, or deliver your application, detailed CV with copies of relevant certificates to reach us by 5th September 2021 Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Avenue Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and gender equality.
