Jobs at Halcom Management Services

•  suitably qualifies and experienced person to assist with processing and dispensing of medication for in hospital and retail including billing, stock management and efficient, friendly customer liaison, in accordance with policies and procedures as determined by audit requirements. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager or Senior Pharmacist

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  Evaluating prescriptions for appropriate dosages and treatment protocols
•  Dispensing of medication for in-patients and out-patients (retail)
•  Preparing and processing (billing) of in-patient and out-patient prescriptions
•  Managing stock purchases to maintain stock cover days. Maintain adequate stock levels on designated shelves and placing orders when required
•  Liaising with doctors and nursing with any product queries
•  Handling of complaints from patients and staff
•  Training and supervision Pharmacist Assistants as assigned
•  Processing of medical waste for disposal
•  Ensure daily temperature checks are done on cold storage facilities
•  Receiving and unpacking of stock, packing of shelves. Reconciliation of purchase orders when required
•  Maintaining monthly financial targets as set out by management
•  Stock take and investigation of variances
•  Assist with duties as and when instructed by your line manager thus ensuring you promote a harmonious team effort within the department.
•  Maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers, providing top quality, customer-centric service
•  Ensure processes are in line with the working procedures and policies of the hospital.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  WASSCE/SSCE or equivalent
•  Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree/Diploma or equivalent recognized qualification
•  Current registration with the Allied Health Professional Council as a pharmacist
•  Previous experience in a private hospital and knowledge on ethical, patent and surgical products would be an advantage
•  Computer literate. Knowledge of Hospital Information systems would be an advantage
•  Excellent organisational and administration skills
•  Good communication and interpersonal skills promoting co-operation and communication between departments
•  Flexibility of duty time to suit departmental needs
•  Pro-active and self-motivating, contributing to creating a work environment that encourages positive staff morale
•  Ability to engage various stakeholders and must be able to deliver exceptional customer service.

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• Responsibilities will include supplier liaison, sourcing required stock items ensuring accurate processing and control of surgical products between nursing units, theatre and pharmacy in accordance with policies and procedures as determined by management and audit requirements.
•  The stock controller will report to the senior pharmacist.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  Daily counting, issuing and reconciliation of stock
•  Stock replenishment, ensuring orders are placed timeously
•  Checking of orders and notifying of any discrepancies (Shortages or over supply)
•  Ensure used stock is accurately recorded for billing purposes Assist with billing as required.
•  Ensure processes are in line with the working procedures and policies of the Hospital

Qualification Required & Experience

•  WASSCE/SSCE or equivalent
•  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a hospital as an Ethicals Buyer
•  Knowledge on ethical and patient products
•  Computer literate, accurate attention to detail
•  Good organisational and administration skills
•  Customer-orientated with a strong sense of service, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•  Participative and able to work as part of a team
•  Ability to engage various stakeholders and must be able to deliver exceptional customer service

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Installing, testing, calibrating and repairing of biomedical equipment; training users; maintaining safe operations. Approving new equipment by conducting tests, ensuring adherence to codes and making modifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  Supports patient diagnosis and treatment by installing, testing, calibrating and repairing biomedical equipment; training users; maintaining safe operations.
•  Approves new equipment by conducting tests, ensuring adherence to codes and making modifications.
•  Installs new equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating and testing performance.
•  Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance schedules, conducting tests and troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions.
•  Calls for special equipment service, evaluates service contracts and maintains equipment inventories.
•  Directs biomedical equipment operation by providing equipment operation demonstrations, instructing other healthcare staff in use and care of equipment and answering questions.
•  Evaluates proposed equipment by conducting tests and evaluations.
•  Improves equipment performance by studying machine-patient interaction, conferring with equipment users, developing modifications, and collaborating with manufacturers.
•  Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.
•  Prepares biomedical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
•  Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
•  Maintains safe and healthy working environment by conducting safety tests, recommending and complying with procedures, training and guiding medical and healthcare personnel and complying with codes.
•  Liaising with medical, engineering and scientific staff
•  Training staff to use equipment safely
•  Writing reports and documentation
•  Undertaking relevant research.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  WASSCE/SSCE or equivalent
•  Degree in biomedical engineering, biomedical science,
•  Current up to date certification by relevant councils and bodies as required
•  Highly efficient documentation skills
•  Excellent analytical skills
•  Good conceptual skills

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Responsible for processing biomedical specimens, analysing and reporting on results as part of integrated biomedical services within the hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations accurately and safely according to best practice and professional protocols
•  Identify analyse and report on microscopic, cytology, haematology or other examination of specimens/patient’s conditions and explain results
•  Perform detailed blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures
•  Match computer orders with specimen labelling: sort specimens and arrange repots for delivery
•  Ensure that reagents are prepared, stored and used in a manner suitable for patient investigations
•  Measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using professionally acceptable quality control procedures
•  Serve as a technical resource by participating in training
•  Contribute to the implementation of molecular techniques into the laboratory where professionally acceptable
•  Prepare periodic reports and provide guidance to junior colleagues
•  Participate as a member of relevant quality control committees.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  WASSCE/SSCE or equivalent
•  Minimum of a Degree in Biomedical Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent plus a relevant post graduate qualification (academic or professional)
•  At least three (3) years’ work experience in a reputable hospital or medical laboratory
•  Knowledge of biomedical procedures
•  Ability to manage complex laboratory techniques and equipment
•  Knowledge of Health and Safety and Quality Assurance issues
•  Ability to train others on standard operation procedures
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
•  Competence in word processing and use of spreadsheets

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 Installing, testing, calibrating and repairing of biomedical equipment; training users; maintaining safe operations. Approving new equipment by conducting tests, ensuring adherence to codes and making modifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  Supports patient diagnosis and treatment by installing, testing, calibrating and repairing biomedical equipment; training users; maintaining safe operations.
•  Approves new equipment by conducting tests, ensuring adherence to codes and making modifications.
•  Installs new equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating and testing performance.
•  Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance schedules, conducting tests and troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions.
•  Calls for special equipment service, evaluates service contracts and maintains equipment inventories.
•  Directs biomedical equipment operation by providing equipment operation demonstrations, instructing other healthcare staff in use and care of equipment and answering questions.
•  Evaluates proposed equipment by conducting tests and evaluations.
•  Improves equipment performance by studying machine-patient interaction, conferring with equipment users, developing modifications, and collaborating with manufacturers.
•  Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.
•  Prepares biomedical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
•  Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
•  Maintains safe and healthy working environment by conducting safety tests, recommending and complying with procedures, training and guiding medical and healthcare personnel and complying with codes.
•  Liaising with medical, engineering and scientific staff
•  Training staff to use equipment safely
•  Writing reports and documentation
•  Undertaking relevant research.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  WASSCE/SSCE or equivalent
•  Degree in biomedical engineering, biomedical science,
•  Current up to date certification by relevant councils and bodies as required
•  Highly efficient documentation skills
•  Excellent analytical skills
•  Good conceptual skills

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•  General office and workshop facilitation and support for the Technical team with administrative and technical tasks. Perform basic administrative tasks including filing, composing emails, printing documents, scheduling meetings, answering phones, and creating reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  Provide general clerical assistance to assure the smooth operation of the Maintenance Department
•  General clerical duties, including filing, photocopying, faxing, posting of notices, answering telephone
•  Maintain records of all items sent for condemning in accordance with policies and procedures
•  Maintain all files and inventory records of all orders placed and received, including delivery time scheduled
•  Prepare monthly summary reports of technical and maintenance costs, work process and maintenance department activity (scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance) for management review
•  Stock management and control including the preparation of all purchase requisitions, coordination and expedition of approvals as required, maintain all budgetary records and provide follow-up action with accounting, buyers, vendors, requestors and procurement.
•  Placing stock orders and checking deliveries for discrepancies and quality. Follow up as necessary
•  Ensuring safe and secure storage of stock.
•  Keep an up-to-date record of materials used so that minimum stock levels are maintained
•  Scheduling co-ordinating and tracking of scheduled, unscheduled and routine maintenance of maintenance requests, including timeous ordering of parts.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  WASSCE/SSCE or equivalent
•  Computer literate – must be accurate and pay attention to details
•  Experience in a private hospital environment would be an advantage
•  Knowledge of general maintenance terms and processes would be an advantage
•  Customer-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills
•  Organised, able to multitask and work well under pressure
•  Participative and able to work as part of the team

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•  To liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team. Provide assistance to the consulting Specialist/medical practitioner as required.
•  Preparation and checking of equipment prior to procedure and preparation of procedure trolley.
•  Chaperoning of female patients during consultation and clinical examination.
•  Preparation of pre and post assessment clinic paperwork as well as with administration tasks including referrals to other departments as required

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  Preparation and checking of equipment prior to procedure and preparation of procedure trolley
•  Post procedure assistance such as applying pressure to arrest bleeding, specimen collection, ensuring safe disposal of blood products and sharp instruments according to infection control policy.
•  Management of histology specimens as required ensuring accuracy of information.
•  Ensuring pre-and post-procedure that the patient’s details and paperwork is checked and signed as required.
•  Maintaining effective communication links by stablishing an effective network with team members and other departments and disciplines
•  Dealing effectively with clients whether in person or on the telephone
•  Ensuring the highest standard of individualized care is delivered at all times. Providing empathetic emotional support to patients as required.
•  Having an awareness and understanding of the department protocols and procedures and carrying out all procedures within the guidelines laid down by the department and professional bodies
•  Strictly adhering to department and Hospital infection control policies and procedures.
•  Stock control and management.
•  Ensuring there are sufficient supplies of gloves and alcohol gel hand rub available throughout the department to enable effective infection control procedures.
•  Cleaning and restocking clinical rooms daily including cleaning procedure trolleys and replacing sharps bins.
•  Assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors and to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order.
•  Ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
•  Giving exceptional customer service and care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike
•  Maintaining confidentiality at all times in all matters relating to patient care and staff.
•  Giving clerical and secretarial assistance to the department Nurses by photocopying paperwork or typing clinical letters as required
•  Co-operating with management in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Qualification Required & Experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•  WASSCE/SSCE or equivalent
•  1 – 3 years previous work experience in preferably in health care or health services.
•  Experience and knowledge of working with patients.
•  Evidence of relevant personal development.
•  Excellent communication and organisational skills.
•  The ability to prioritise, work independently as well as within a team.
•  Data inputting skills.
•  Excellent customer-service and interpersonal skills

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 To receive and release bodies from the mortuary, , and to deal with relatives of the deceased in a sympathetic manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  To ensure that the mortuary and its equipment is maintained to the highest possible standards of cleanliness, safety and efficiency.
•  To ensure that the acceptance and release of bodies into the mortuary is carried out and that all bodies are stored in proper conditions. To liaise with the portering staff who fulfil this role out of hours.
•  Recordkeeping and interdepartmental liaison
•  Liaison with Funeral Parlour representatives
•  To prepare bodies for embalming.
•  Customer liaison and facilitation. To escort relatives and deal with them in a sympathetic manner. To adhere to customer service protocols and adopt a professional approach to customer care at all times.
•  To comply with the Health and Safety regulations of the department.
•  To maintain adequate supplies of consumables.
•  To assist in the investigation of incidents on behalf of the department, liaising with wards and departments and escalating to the Nursing manager where appropriate.
•  To ensure compliance and maintenance of the document control system for the Mortuary
•  To ensure prompt response to enquiries and any follow up, including incidents, investigations and complaints.
•  To participate in the induction of newly appointed nursing staff by explaining procedure in the event of a death.

Qualification Required & Experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•  WASSCE/SSCE or equivalent
•  Diploma in Anatomical Pathology or equivalent
•  Membership of professional body
•  At least 2 years’ experience in a mortuary and embalming. Private hospital experience is an advantage
•  Ability to communicate efficiently verbally and in writing in English to members of the team and outside agencies
•  Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
•  Computer literate
•  Ability to handle bodies and transfer from trolleys to post-mortem tables and into the refrigerated store.
•  Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently
•  Flexible approach to actual hours of work
•  Ability to plan and organise workload