The Karen Hospital Vacancies Jan 2013

The Karen Hospital is a 110 bed multi speciality hospital with state of art technology providing health care needs to the entire East African community. 

It has 6 satellite clinics across Kenya and plans to expand to 10 more in the next one year having national and international medical faculties to provide medical services at an affordable cost and international standards. 

We are looking for dynamic, result oriented individuals, who are team players with honesty and integrity, excellent communication skills to take up challenging positions in our organization. 

They must also possess the following desired competences, academic qualifications and professional experience.

1. Chief Finance Officer
 

Reporting to the CEO, this position is responsible for providing strategic direction in the structuring and handling all functions of Finance & Accounts, Risk Management and all operations of the finance and Administration Division of the organization.
 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner. Clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements to the CEO.
• Providing strategic leadership and direction for the five functions within the department including finance, Human Resource, Administration, Supply Chain Management and Information Technology.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CEO and review all financial plans and budgets.
• Directing the development of the organization’s short and long term goals and objectives through an integrated performance management system.
• Liaise with auditors as part of annual audit and necessary advise to the management for continuous improvements in internal controls and systems enhancements to ensure efficient control and recording of transactions.
• Developing and ensuring that appropriate control systems, policies and procedures are in place for the Division.
• Implement robust financial management/reporting system; ensure that the collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external clients of the hospital in the setting up of the Hospital Information System (HIS) to ensure the financial aspect of the hospital is being integrated smoothly and successful.
• Review and advise the hospital on the relevant contracts from a financial perspective which meets the needs and requirements of the hospital

Educational Qualifications& Experience

• Masters degree in Finance or Business Administration
• 1st Degree in Business related field
• CPA (K) or ACCA
• At least 10 years of managerial experience 3 years of which should be at Senior Management level
• Strong leadership and Management skills
• Must have sound judgment and decision making abilities
• Experience in a healthcare institution will be a definite advantage

2. Head of Human Resource
 

Reporting to the CEO, this position is responsible for providing expert advice in the management of the human resource function and support in all strategic and administrative areas.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Developing human resources planning strategies.
• Conducting and managing the administration activities.
• Developing, implementing and managing the performance management system
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation and HR policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Develop objective performance management systems and criteria for performance measurement.
• Develop and manage staff welfare schemes such as medical, insurance pension and benefits administration.
• Develop and effectively manage the staff grievance procedure so as to ensure a conducive working environment that is motivating to staff
• Assess staff training needs and develop training and development programmes aimed at addressing the needs as well as building staff capacity
• Coordinate staff recruitment, staff induction, retention and separation process
• Prepare timely reports and relevant communication to employees
• Managing the day-to-day activities of the human resource function of the organization.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Human Resource or Business Management
• Masters in HRM/Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Technical knowledge in labour laws and practical experience with Industrial Relations.
• At least 10 years relevant work experience
• Must be business driven with strong financial acumen
• Must have interpersonal skills with high personal integrity
• Experience in a healthcare institution will be a definite advantage

3. Head of Marketing
 

To develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives. 

Effective management of the marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the organization.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Business Development - Handling sales and marketing team
• Business Generation and Relationship building with existing clients – Taking the responsibility of the total revenue target of the Institution (Including business generated from Preventive Health Checks, In Patient, Out Patient, Branding, PR, Media, Communications & other activities)
• Responsible for brand promotion through Media, PR, Communication, Outdoor campaign and other activities.
• Implementation of Marketing Strategies – Health Awareness Lectures, Health Screening Camps, Health Shows, Value Added Services and efforts to position the brand, as the preferred Healthcare Services provider.
• Organising CME Programs, partnership with neighbourhood clinics for Critical Care, Cardiac Clinics for business promotion.
• Identifying Referral Centres across all cities and other countries to increase the referral business.
• Participating in the CSR activities of our customers, by the way of organizing health camps and other activities.
• Job involves co-ordination with Specialist doctors, meeting with Corporate Heads, Co-ordinates with other locations and PR activities related to Healthcare Services.

Educational Qualifications& Experience

• Marketing/Business Administration degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Masters in Marketing will be an added advantage
• Experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies
• Proven experience in customer and market research
• Relevant product and industry knowledge
• At least 10 years experience
• Well-developed IT skills in all Microsoft packages
• Experience in a healthcare institution will be a definite advantage

4. ICT Infrastructure Administrator

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Day to day administration, monitoring and first line support of the local area networks, wide area network and Internet links.
• Integration of new and replacement of network, hardware and telecommunication components.
• Working with employees to ensure the network keeps pace with user requirements and expectations and those enhancements to existing networks and installation of new networks are implemented efficiently, and with the least disruption to existing users and services.
• Leading or participating in projects in accordance with TKH strategic direction and Infrastructure & Systems Development Plan;
• Regularly audits systems/services and equipment to ensure that optimum functionality is being provided.
• Monitors backup systems to ensure jobs are completing correctly and restores are done as necessary.
• Administer and monitor the telecommunication facilities e.g. IP telephony, contact center infrastructure, ISDN links and VOIP links.
• Train users on new systems

Educational Qualifications& Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/IT from a recognized institution
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Experience in maintenance of Microsoft Server operation system, and core Microsoft server-side services such as Active Directory, Exchange Server and SharePoint;
• Experience in maintenance of LAN, WAN, Servers, PABX and telephony
• Work experience in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both orally and in writing;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to anticipate potential problems, determine and implement solutions;

5. Supply Chain Officer
 

This position is responsible in ensuring availability of all relevant supplies to the hospital by applying the accepted procurement policies followed by timely delivery of goods.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Establishment of procurement policies, organizational structure to ensure the procurement function provides effective service to all departments in the Hospital.
• Maintain interface with suppliers and their representatives to ensure that materials and services meet the established standards.
• Implementation of the established policies, practices and procedures for procurement
• Ensure that survey markets for the latest trends in prices, availability, delivery and quality are done.
• Preparing procurement transactions and providing a liaison link between supplier and user Divisions.
• Providing support in the negotiation of contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure value for money.
• Rationalize on the existing supplier base, develop supplier appraisal criteria and build partnership with suppliers and contractors, both local and international and manage the process of clearing.
• Assisting in determining the hospital’s procurement needs and developing procurement plans

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelors degree in Business administration, Supply Chain Management or other related field
• Diploma in purchasing and supplies Management from a recognized institution
• An MBA would be an added advantage
• 5 years of progressive experience in commercial purchasing, inventory accounting, inventory storage systems, awareness of products, vendors/suppliers.
• Knowledge of general accounting skills.
• Must be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
• Excellent proficiency in use of Computer packages.
• Extensive knowledge and implantation of the Procurement Act

6. Internal Auditor 
 

The Internal Auditor is to ensure that the processes being carried by the organization are as per procedures and is aimed at improving the QMS.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct management, information technologies, financial and security audit projects according to the yearly audit plans in all areas of the Corporation.
• Analyze operational and management processes and system controls’ effectiveness and efficiency in view to improve them and propose value-added recommendations.
• Participate in the development of new information systems to ensure that efficient and effective controls are incorporated.
• Identify control and processes weaknesses, document main control points and provide evidential support for report recommendations.
• Prepare recommendations for all levels of management, considering materiality, pertinence and documentary evidence.
• Present to area management the results, recommendations and conclusions of audit reviews.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• Have a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya [CPA(K)] Examination or its approved equivalent qualification;
• Have served in the field of Audit for at least 3-5 years in the Public or Private Sector;
• Be proficient in accounts based computer applications

7. Medical Officers
 

We are looking for dynamic, result oriented Medical Officers, who are team players with honesty and integrity, excellent communication skills to take up challenging positions in our Satellites, Meru, Karatina, Nakuru and Nyeri. 

They must also possess the following desired competences academic qualifications and professional experience.

 Key duties and Responsibilities

• To provide high quality care to hospital patients.
• To establish and maintain effective communication with the medical staff, other disciplines and support services.
• Directly responsible for achieving the budget targets set by the hospital.
• To act as a role model, exercising leadership and creating a suitable environment for an effective hospital team.
• To guide and ensure that self and all staff comply with all regulations contained in the Hospital policies and protocols e.g. confidentiality, integrity
• To promote the concept of the multi-disciplinary teamwork in order to enhance the quality of medical care within the Karen Hospital.
• To act as a mentor to the staff.
• To develop and maintain a personal development.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 2 years experience post internship in a similar role
• ATLS/ACLS Training will be an added advantage
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of computer applications

8. Radiologist

Purpose of the Job
 

The overall purpose of this position is to care for patients while practicing within the ethical and legal boundaries outlined by Radiographers Protection Board. 

One must adhere to safety protocols on the use of radiation for medical and other purposes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in the annual performance appraisals for the staff in the department.
• To work with Radiographers to maintain and continuously improve the services provided by the department.
• Contributing to medical imaging research and writing articles for the Hospital
• To participate in the staff recruitment of diagnostic and imaging staff in consultation with hospital management.
• Fluoroscopic screening for special procedures
• To arrange for cover during the consultants absence from work in conjunction with the hospital management.
• To formulate and review the Vision, Mission and the strategic planning of the diagnostic and imaging services in conjunction with the hospital management.
• CT imaging and interpretation.
• Routine and Doppler ultrasound imaging
• To provide good communication to clinicians and deal with clinical issues regarding the diagnostic and imaging department.
• To ensure quality diagnostic and imaging services.
• To organize for continuous medical education of diagnostic and imaging staff by organizing workshops, seminars, courses and on the job training.
• Any other duties allocated by the seniors.

Job Specifications

• Masters of Medicine in Radiology
• A Bachelor's Degree
• At least two (2) years experience in the same field
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Experience in a busy Radiology Department.
• Proven skills in emergency radiology
• Excellent interpersonal relations
• Valid registration and annual practice licenses

9. Clinical Pharmacist

Purpose of the Job
 

The role of a Clinical Pharmacists is to provide patient care that optimizes the use of medication and promotes health, wellness and disease prevention. 

Clinical pharmacists care for patients in all health care settings.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate/advises physicians about the dosage regimen and possible drug interaction. Also counsels the patient about the disease, adverse drug reactions and other clinical concern.
• Advising physicians on the inherent dangers of drugs and their eventual side effects as well as helping them in the prescription of correct doses. This advice promotes improvement in drug usage/dosage and in the supervision of therapeutic procedures for best results.
• Coordinating the pharmacy technician ´s duties – who work in the preparation, labeling and delivery of various medications or supplies according to prescriptions – and making sure that all dispensed drugs are recorded and delivered in accordance with local, state and federal laws or regulations.
• Considering compliance issues, implementing drug formularies and ensuring safe and effective drug treatment at all times.
• Visit the ICU/HDU every morning to check on patient progress to enable him to get background information for each patient from medical notes and discussion with the physician.
• Check on adverse drug reaction or interaction from the treatment sheet prescription.
• Provide drug information to facilitate medication use and ensure that nurses andphysicians have high level of drug support available.
• Give patient information and counseling.

Job Specifications

• Degree or a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
• At least 2 years experience
• Certifications in different areas of Pharmacy and an accredited residence program are a plus.
• Good communication abilities (both oral and written)
• Deep knowledge on drugs, medical procedures and therapies, diagnosis and disease states, and some pharmaco-kinetics.
• Skills in working with technical automated equipment and information systems are an added value

10. Librarian
 

Purpose of the Job
 

The Librarian is responsible for providing library and research services for the Karen Hospital and maintenance of the library and its collections.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, administrative and budgetary functions of library and information services
• Establish and implement library and information policies and procedures
• Develop and manage convenient, accessible library and information serives
• Establish and manage the budget for library and information services, technology and media
• Develop and manage cost-effective library and information services, technology and media
• Order materials and maintain records for payment of invoices
• Analyze reports related to library and information services, technology and media services, resources and activities
• Provide effective access to library collections and resources

Job Specifications

• A degree in Library Sciences or a graduate of Library and Information Science program from an accredited institution by the Kenyan Library Association
• Good knowledge on Library policies, procedures, methods, ethics and professional standards
• Ability to manage a library and its collection
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized library, spreadsheet, word processing, spreadsheets, email, database and graphics and website development programs at a highly proficient level

All candidates suitably qualified should send their detailed CV and a covering letter indicating current gross salary and expected gross salary with a daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned strictly via email to hrm@karenhospital.org on or before 31st January 2013.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements need not apply.