Latest Recruitment at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Support dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, instruments and materials by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, review the health form and draping patient.
• Assemble instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentists’ access, suctioning and passing instruments.
• Apply the four-handed/ Four-eyes dentistry concept.
• Assist the dentist by mixing materials.
• Provide diagnostic information by capturing intra oral photo studies, pulp vitality testing and pouring, trimming and polishing study casts.
• Assist with specialty procedures which include periodontal therapy, endodontic, prosthodontics, oral surgery and implant placement as well as restoration.
• Fabricating temporary restoration, shade selection and cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions including medication prescribed by the dentist.
• Document dental care services by charting in patient records on dental software.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations as per hospital policy.
• Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.   
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Responsible for laboratory maintenance, dental clinical and record keeping. 
• Follow up on external dental Lab work.

​​​​​​​Requirements:

• Diploma in Dental Assisting
• 2 years’ work experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills
• Empathetic towards patients of all ages
• Culturally sensitive
• Ability to work in a team

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Responsibilities:

• Conduct effective ultrasound procedures within the approved policies and procedures
• Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures
• Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures;
• Ensure safety of patients and machines through adequate preparation of patients;
• Monitor the patients’ condition all through the procedure;
• Ensure proper and accurate records of procedures volumes, environment and downtime.
• Ensure timely availability of images to facilitate timely reporting and dispatch of reports.
• Document and report all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities;
• Oversee maintenance services and ensure that machines are handed over in a good working condition after the service;
• Participate in preparation and implementation of quality initiatives aimed at improving overall of departmental services;
• Provide period reports as and when required;
• Report images promptly
• Ensure that all images are available in PACS

Requirements:

• Higher Diploma in in Medical Imaging Science
• Degree/ Diploma in Medical Imaging Science
• Valid registration with SORK (Society of Radiography-Kenya).
• License with Radiation Protection Board.
• Basic Life Support
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a busy and established Radiology department.

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Responsibilities:

• Receive, verify prescriptions and dispense drugs in a timely manner within approved standards and procedures.
• Contact the physician immediately for inaccuracy and illegibility in a prescription order, document errors and communicate them to the nursing and pharmacy staff
• Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing medication to patients/customers.
• Check that every label placed on the medications contains the correct patient name, drug, quantity and directions.
• Compound extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per laid down procedures.
• Counsel patients on drug administration and use of devices for optimum wellness and recovery.
• Receive, return and update drug credits on the system in a timely manner.
• Deliver drug discharges to patients in the ward where applicable
• Communicate out of stock and non-stock effectively and timely to prescriber and nurse and provide alternative choice or make arrangements to order promptly.
• Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage and dispensation of medications
• Record, monitor and update the expiry list of medications in timely manner.
• Complete documentation of Interventions, Medication errors and Near Miss, Adverse events, Medication queries, Patient complaints or any other incidents and forward to relevant office
• Perform random medication checks daily and Monitor variance levels in your respective satellites.
• Compile daily satellite reports.
• Carry out regular satellite stock-take exercise.
• Report any special indicators allocated.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
• Registered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
• Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• 2 year working experience in a busy facility, preferably a hospital
• Valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

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Responsibilities:

• Examine, diagnose and treat general oral diseases and carry out emergency dental procedures.
• Counsel patients on oral hygiene instruction and demonstrate techniques to achieve this.
• Experience in rotary endodontics and fixed prosthetic works eg: ceramic crown, bridges, veneers.
• Records care provided in electronic health record system accurately and completely, reflecting the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Complete referrals, data collections instruments and other records or documents as required.
• Liaise with Consultants on adequate referral and follow up on specialized cases
• Supervise dental auxiliary staff to ensure application of proper technique and update staff on new practices and procedure.
• Follows policies and procedures as stipulated by JCIA and SafeCare guidelines for patient care to formulate best practice guidelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Dental Surgery
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in general dentistry. Preferable certification in Rotary Endodontics and Fixed Prosthodontics.
• Experience in implementation of quality and patient safety programs