Vacancies at Avenue Healthcare

Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)

• Provide psychosocial support to staff and patients.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services as required.
• Preparing periodical reports for decision making
• Planning for counseling activities within a unit
• Training, orienting & supervising Counseling interns
• Facilitating support group sessions for survivors and care givers
• Staff debriefing 
• Maintain client/patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Key Deliverables of this position

• Provision of quality counseling care to clients
• Superior customer service experience

Academic & Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical counselling psychology
• 3 years' experience as a resident counsellor in a healthcare facility

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Result Oriented
• Ethical
• Reliability

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Job Objective/Purpose

Adhere to Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, protocols, procedures, and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• 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/Unit Manager.
• Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth through;
  • Offering quality care to patients and ensuring good working relationship with our stakeholders
• Record all sentinel incidents/events and report 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.
• Daily compilation of government reports and submitting them to the Unit Manager (leprosy, cholera, maternal deaths etc)
• Active participation in ward rounds and receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift
• Proper 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)
• Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs)
• Provides patient and family education/teaching applicable to the patients’ medical condition. 
• Organize emergency trolley for easy use during resuscitation, drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment is removed and reported promptly 
• Update doctors/consultants on patient’s progress and any critical values as soon as they are available
• Ensure all the relevant consultants have explained procedures and have obtained consent.
• Complete official checklists for all patients prior to procedures (theatre, radiology, renal)
• Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times, as per policy.
• Participate in emergency response
• Drug administration.
  • Adhere to the 10 rights of drug administration (right patient, medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, client education, assessment, evaluation and client refusal of treatment)
  • Submit all new drug orders to pharmacy promptly and STAT doses given within 30 minutes
  • Keep D.D.A. drugs safe and drug register properly per unit requirements
  • Ensure all verbal prescriptions should be signed within 24 hours by the respective doctor per the hospital policy.
  • Ensure all treatment sheets have patients biodata including information on drug allergies.
• Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description

Person Specification

• Diploma in Nursing 
• Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (KRCCN) is a must have
• A valid nursing council of Kenya license
• Up to date BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate
• 2 years’ experience in nursing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Result Oriented
• Customer focus
• Reliable 

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Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)

• The Gastroenterology Medical Officer will support the Interventional Gastroenterologist in clinical duties, including endoscopic procedures, patient care and also in training and research initiatives. 

Main Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

Outpatient Clinic:

• Reviewing patients, in consultation with the attending specialist
• Providing patient education and counseling on disease management and prevention
• Managing follow-up care, including scheduling appointments and coordinating referrals

Inpatient Wards:

• Rounding on patients requiring review from the service
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Providing discharge summaries and other documentation related to medical care

Procedural Support:

• Assisting the attending specialist during endoscopic procedures, such as upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), cholangioscopy, endoscopic ultrasound and other advanced endoscopic techniques
• Pre-procedure patient preparation and post-procedure care
• Post-procedure documentation for patients
• Review and interpret diagnostic studies, such as endoscopy reports and imaging studies for the patients

Research and Training:

• Taking the lead/assisting in specific research tasks, as allocated by the attending Specialist
• Providing administrative support for training programs, such as scheduling, coordinating logistics, and preparing educational materials.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
• Assist with billing and coding
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Key Deliverables of this position

• Clinical Duties: Assisting with endoscopic procedures, patient consultations, and inpatient care
• Research Support: Participating in research projects and studies
• Training Support: Assisting with training programs and educational materials
• Administrative Tasks: Maintaining medical records, billing, and quality improvement
• Patient Education: Providing clear and concise information to patients about their conditions and treatment plans

Person Specification

• Experience in a hospital or clinic setting, preferably in gastroenterology, surgery or internal medicine.
• Excellent surgical skills with a focus on patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic clinical environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Updated BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate
• A valid Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board License (KMPDB) will be required