REF. NUMBER KNH/EX/TR/10/37 (4 POSTS)

Job Purpose


An officer at these levels will be responsible to the Senior Therapy Radiographer in the provision of therapy radiography services in the Hospital.


Duties and Responsibilities


Manage referrals in compliance with the National Hospital Referral Strategy;
Ensure administration of radiation therapy services in the department for... continuous and smooth services delivery;
Training, guiding, coaching and mentoring students;
Manage quality assurance programs within the department while ensuring regular quality assurance testing is carried out as required by ionizing radiation regulation;
Assessing, counselling and providing medical radiotherapy Services;
Processing, verifying and maintaining information related to patients;
Safeguarding and providing basic maintenance and safety of radiotherapy equipment in the hospital;
hCoordinating procurement and safe storage of departmental supplies of radiographic materials and preparing reports on radiography activities.
Ensuring radiation safety measure to ensure safety of patients, staff and students in compliance with regulatory requirements;
Ensuring good customer service, hospitality and adequately resolve complaints or concerns about radiological services to promote efficient and high standards of specialized clinical care;
Participating in continuous professional education and Development activities within the department;
Requisition and maintaining records of Radiographic and other imaging materials;
Ensure proper explanation of the radiation treatment process to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
Communicate effectively with patients, addressing concerns and answering questions related to the treatment process.
Be able to position patients accurately for treatment, ensuring proper alignment for radiation delivery.
Be able to design and create custom moulds or immobilization devices tailored to individual patient anatomy, ensuring they remain in the correct position during treatment.
Be able to perform simulation including tumor localization, treatment planning and dosimetry
Be able to perform radiotherapy treatment by superficial to megavoltage external beams and verification
Be able to perform imaging for planning and treatment verification purposes


Qualification and Experience


Higher Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Radiography with a Therapy Pathway or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Registration with the Society of Radiography in Kenya (SORK)
Practical experience in radiation therapy equipment, treatment/dosimetry planning systems will be an added advantage more
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REF. NUMBER KNH/EX/CoW/10/36 (I POST)

Job Purpose


An officer at these levels will be responsible to Chief Manager, Project Management for the provision of services in the hospital.


Duties and Responsibilities


Liaison between project management team and contractor
Attending site consultants meetings with contractors and consultants
Carry out a thorough study of the drawings... and specifications. He or she will checkfor errors and discrepancies in the drawings and specifications and report to the Architect.
Carry out a thoroughly inspection of materials to be used in the works
Carry out a thorough inspection of workmanship
Ensure that proper setting out has been done. Levels in relationship to agreed datum points are correct etc.
Ensure that Health and Safety regulations are observed on site. e.g. adequate and clean site toilets, bathrooms, safe & clean drinking water, dust masks for those handling cement, chutes for dropping down debris from heights, site cleanliness, barrier tapes to define around excavated areas, warning signs, safety belts for those working at great heights, Safety gear for workers etc
Witness tests required by the Contract.
To inform the engineer/architect/project manager of non-conforming works.
To inform the engineer/architect/project manager of problems arising and decision required.
To confirm oral directions to contractor in writing with a copy to Lead Consultant/Architect
Ensure that the Contractor fully understands the drawings.
Carry out Detailed reporting and recording
To record actual progress against the approved works programme
Issue site instructions concerning the standard of workmanship but not on any financial implications or those that would modify the design


Qualifications and Experience


Bachelors degree in building construction, civil/mechanical engineering, architecture or construction management
Proficiency in Computer Operations more
  • Building and Construction
REF. NUMBER KNH/EX/RCO/OPH/10/35 (1 POST)

Job Purpose

An officer at this level will be responsible to a Senior Assistant Registered Clinical Officer (Ophthalmology) for effective provision of quality health care services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities


Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients;
Offering specialized clinical services in... Anaesthesia;
Guiding and counselling patients/clients and other staff on health issues;
Implementing community health care activities in liaison with other health care workers;
Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skills.
Collecting and compiling clinical data;
Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports;
Liaising with other health care personnel for efficient delivery of patient care;
Teaching students undertaking training in the field;
Referring patient/ clients to appropriate clinics and specialities.


Qualifications and Experience


Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Certificate of registration by the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya;
Valid practicing licence from the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya;
Evidence in Proficiency in Computer Application. more
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REF. NUMBER KNH/EX/QS/10/34 (1 POST)

Job Purpose


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Manager, Project Management for the provision of quantity surveyor services in the Hospital.


Duties & Responsibilities


Review the draft designs and drawing by the Architect and provide cost estimates;
Preparation of tender and contract documents, including bills of... quantities in consultation with the building and engineering consultants;
Participate in tender evaluation before contract award;
Participate in daily, weekly and monthly projects progress meetings to provide guidance/ advise on areas at risk;
Monitor projects while in progresses and advise the Project Manager and Management Committee on adherence to quantities and quality of materials and any cost changes anticipated;
Assess completed work and prepare comprehensive reports that include costing to ensure that the Hospital does not over pay against a certificate. This report shall be timeously issued to the Project Manager;.
Participate in negotiations between the Hospital and the Contractor on any arising cost disputes;
Participate in the handover of projects from the Contractor to the Hospital upon completion;
Participate in the preparation of final accounts; and
Carry out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.


Qualification & Experience


Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
Registration with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya.
Valid practicing license from Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya
In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry standards and practices. Prove of experience in compiling and following strict budgets, strong estimating and financial analysis skills. more
  • Building and Construction
REF. NUMBER, KNH/EX/ARC/10/33, (1 POST)

Job Purpose


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Manager, Project Management for the provision of architectural services in the Hospital


Duties & Responsibilities


Preparing and presenting design proposals;
Producing detailed drawings;
Negotiating with contractors and other professionals;
Attending regular... meetings with user departments, contractors and other specialists;
Coordinating the work of contractors and consultants on site;
Making site visits to check on progress;
Dealing with problems that might come up during building;
Implementing and reviewing of administrative policies, procedures and strategies;
Ensuring adherence to safe work practices and facility modification in compliance with the relevant legislations;
Coordinating safe custody and efficient use of asset;
Preparation of budgets and procurement plans;
Interpretation of user department/client’s design and building requirements;
Preparation of sketch/scheme designs and working drawings;
Conducting surveys on user design needs and incorporation on user reactions.
Synchronizing and coordination of construction needs for the various user departments.
Checking sketch/scheme designs and final documents done by consultants;
Recommendations for approval of sketches/schemes designs done by commissioned consultants.
Making site visits to check on progress;
Recommendations for issuance of site instructions and variation orders;
Attend to project management meetings;
Prepare project reports;
Preparation of valuations, Interim Payment Certificates, Completions Certificates
Handing Over Certificates, Certificate of Making Good Defects, and Final Certificates;
Post-contract administration including supervision of projects during construction and during defects liability period;
Carrying out architectural detailing and condition surveying of existing buildings;
Controlling of activities of contractors, sub-contractors and consultants on site; and
Providing cross-functional administrative functions; and
Participate in tender and evaluation processes.


Qualification & Experience


Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registered as a Professional Architect by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS);
Valid practicing license from Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya; and more
  • Building and Construction
REF. NUMBER, KNH/EX/SPMSW/10/32 (1 POST)

Job Purpose


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Medical Services in the provision of Medical Social Work Services in the Hospital.


Duties & Responsibilities.


Oversee Development, implementation and review of Medical Social work policies, guidelines, standards and procedures;
Lead in conducting research and... disseminating findings on medical social work and planning to the Hospital and the stakeholders;
Provide leadership and mentorship to Medical social workers in the hospital and interns
Overs direct Supervision, control, training and development of staff;
Oversee the overall coordination of social work services in the hospital;
Design programs and guidelines to address client’s psychosocial problems;
Organize, plan and coordinate training of staff and students deployed in the ;
Plan and budget for social work activities;
Oversee performance management activities;
Create linkages and networking with related agencies and develop partnerships, collaborations and Memorandum of understanding (MOU’s) with partnering and potential institutions in liaison with the hospital management;
Liaising with stakeholders in creating awareness of patient’s psychosocial needs and soliciting for relevant support;
Assign duties to staff in the unit;;
Implementing Policies on rehabilitation and treatment of patients;
Participate in staff, recruitment and performance management;
Participate in hospital committee meetings as appropriate;
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual departmental reports;
Participate in development of the Departmental Annual Work plan;
Negotiate and sign personnel performance contract and develop suitable targets;
Convene departmental monthly meetings with staff and ensure implementation of its recommendations;
Assess and make decisions on complicated cases;
Carry out continuous review of documented policies and ensure they are up to date with hospital and national standards;
Develop project proposals and source for funds to support the department functions in meeting the patient’s needs.


Qualification & Experience


Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines; Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling, Anthropology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Social Work, Sociology, Social
Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling, Anthropology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience with at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity;
Registration with Kenya Medical Social Workers Association;
Certificate in Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Valid practicing certificate from the professional body; and
 Proficiency in computer applications. more
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REF. NUMBER, KNH/EX/SPOT/10/31, (1 POST)

Job Purpose


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Head of Department, Rehabilitative Services in the provision of Occupational Therapy services in the Hospital.


Duties & Responsibilities


Assist the Head, Rehabilitative Services in the overall administration of the Department;
Participate in formulation of hospital and... national health policies;
Ensure compliance to the provision of various Occupational Therapists legislations and regulations that provides for guidance, standards and regulation of occupational therapy practice;
Formulate, interpret and review policies relating to occupational therapy services in conformity with the world occupational therapy standards;
Domesticate and ensure compliance with occupational therapy standards, guidelines and ethics;
Evaluate occupational therapy services to ensure quality clinical outcomes;
Co-ordinate bio-medical research and clinical audit to inform policy;
Plan and budget for occupational therapy services;
Manage facilities, assets and resources of occupational therapy services;
Facilitate regular inspections and quality audits to ensure conformity with Hospital guidelines and regulations;
Participate in Human Resource planning;
Plan and manage capacity development including guiding, training, mentoring & coaching of staff;
Informing and advising the Chief Principal Rehabilitative Services on matters that influence and impact on occupational therapy performance;
Participating in curriculum development and review of training programs in line with occupational therapy council guidelines majoring on emerging hospital need;
Providing technical and professional guidance to team members and management as required;
Overseeing deployment of staff to ensure uninterrupted service delivery as envisaged in the service charter;
Participating in identifying staffing gaps and recruitment process;
Providing technical advice on matters pertaining to Occupational therapy services to the hospital management;
Participating in tender processes including specification, evaluation, inspection & acceptance for occupational therapy assets/equipment;
Participating in multi-disciplinary clinical care committees;
Ensuring prudent management of resources;
Participating in performance management and capacity development;
Participating in drafting of hospital and national policy papers;
Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
Pursuing strategic collaborations and partnerships with local and international organizations with an aim of improving and enhancing standards of service; and
Facilitating development of Occupational therapy programmes with the aim of improving services and optimizing patient experience; 


Qualification & Experience


Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Leadership/Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Registration certificate from the Kenya Occupational Therapist Association.
Valid practicing certificate from the Kenya Occupational Therapist Association.
Certificate in computer applications.
Previous relevant work experience required of at least eight (8) years of relevant experience with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity. more
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REF. NUMBER, KNH/EX/SPHIO/10/30, (1 POST)

Job Purpose


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Diagnostic and Health Information in the provision of health information services in the hospital.


Duties & Responsibilities


Coordinate and review health records and information management policies and guidelines;
Develop specifications for health record... supplies to facilitate procurement;
Provide technical and professional guidance on health records and information management;
Participate in planning and budgeting for the health records management;
Coordinating training and development of staff;
Oversee the execution of the approved work plans and budgets in the units;
Maintaining safety and confidentiality of records and information;
Participate in succession planning through couching and mentorship;
Prepare and submit departmental performance reports;
Developing health data quality audit tools;
Designing health records monitoring and evaluation tools;
Carrying out health records and information systems review;
Designing medical and surgical indices;
Providing advice on disclosure, confidentiality, security and exchange of health records and information;
Development of health records standard operating procedures (sops);
Conduct staff performance appraisal in health records and information management;
Facilitating design and implementation of medical records forms;
Training, supervising, guiding and mentoring of staff and trainees;
Analyzing health data and compilation of reports;
Dissemination of clinical data reports;
Coordinate quality management systems and occupational health safety audits in the units;
Attend various departmental and hospital multidisciplinary committee meetings;
Oversee charging of all Health Information Services;
Prepare departmental budget and procurement plan;
Monitor the implementation of procurement plan in line with set laws; and
Participate in departmental Technical Evaluation Committees.


Qualification & Experience


Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Health Records and Information Management, Health Systems Management, Health Informatics, Information Science; Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Records and Information Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience, with not less than three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity;
Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Registration with a relevant professional body;
Proficiency in computer applications more
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  • Computer

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REF. NUMBER, KNH/EX/M/FIN/10/29 (1 POST)

Job Purpose

An officer at this level will be responsible to Director, Finance in the provision of accounting services in the hospital.

Duties & Responsibilities


Develop the road map for implementation of Internal controls to minimize financial and operational risk to the hospital;
Coordination of the billing services to ensure timely and... accurate bills and related reports;
Evaluate the Credit management system to ensure that it aids in timely recording, collection and reporting of all debts;
Design revenue collection procedures for efficient collection and accounting of hospital revenue;
Design expenditure control procedures that ensure all payments made are dully authorized and are within the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act 2012 and its Regulations 2015;
Provide guidance on financial reporting processes to ensure generation of timely and accurate statutory and non-statutory financial statements;
Coordinate external audits and action plans for audit issues resolution;
Coordinate preparation, implementation, control and monitoring of the hospital budget;
Set up fixed assets management processes to ensure prompt and accurate identification, recording and reporting of all hospital fixed assets;
Coordinate cost accounting management processes and procedures to ensure accurate costing of all hospital services and goods;
Design management reports that should be generated to facilitate prompt management decision making;
Design cash management procedures to ensure all revenue collected and GOK Grants are timely and accurately banked, recorded and reported;
Coordinate tax management processes to ensure the hospital compliance with the provisions of tax laws;
Coordinate Implementation of hospital investment plans and advise on availability of funds & investment opportunities;
Set mechanisms for ensuring that performance targets are achieved;
Direct staff deployed in the Unit on all technical financial matters;
Supervise, train and mentor staff deployed in the Unit;
Implementation of financial regulations, policies, strategies and plans;
Monitoring the billing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of billing and related reports;
Reviewing credit management procedures and processes to ensure that all debts are fully recorded, invoices promptly submitted to debtors and debt collected within the stipulated credit period and accurately reported;
Appraising the revenue collection processes and procedures to ensure timely collection, reconciliation, banking and reporting of all hospital revenue;
Reviewing the accounts payable, imprest and accountable documents archiving management procedures to ensure accurate and prompt recording, payment and reporting;
Prioritize the settlement of hospital obligations as they fall due
Maintenance of General Ledger and generation of timely periodic, statutory and nonstatutory financial statements;
Managing external financial & special audits and ensure resolution of audit issues
Coordinating and facilitating the preparation and consolidation of the hospital’s annual and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) setting out three-year spending plans of the hospital, manage implementation, control and monitoring of the budget;
Maintenance of a fixed assets register, ensuring that all assets are identified, tagged, recorded and reported in line with International Public sector Accounting Standards;
Guiding the process of costing of items and services offered in the hospital to ensure that the user fee manual is dully updated;
Ensuring that management reports are prepared on a timely basis to guide in decision making;
Maintenance of proper books of accounts for revenue collected and GOK Grants received to facilitate timely recording and reporting;
Ensuring all cash received in the hospital is promptly banked, recorded, reconciled and reported;
Timely and accurate cash flow projections are generated to facilitate management decision making;
Filling all statutory and non-statutory deductions and remittances are timely and accurately done, recorded, filed, paid and reported;
Ensuring timely and accurate execution, recording and reporting of all hospital investments;
Setting performance targets for the Unit and staff and conduct staff performance appraisal;
Prepare periodic financial Board papers.


Qualification & Experience


Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Tax, Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent qualification, from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or finance option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Leadership/management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution;
Certified Public Accountants (K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Valid membership certificate by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK); 
Served for a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity. more
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  • Accounting
  • Audit

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REF. NUMBER, KNH/EX/M/RMC&A/10/28, (1 POST)

Job purpose


An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Planning and Strategy in the provision risk and quality assurance services.


Duties & Responsibilities


Providing expert advice and guidance on risk management and quality assurance issues;
Advise management on the best practise risk management strategies for... identification, measurement, analysis and treatment of risk;
Advising and Coordinating the implementation of business risk management initiatives;
Provide a methodology to identify and analyze the financial impact of loss to the organization, employees, the public, and the environment;
Integration information systems into risk and compliance operations;
Facilitating identification and evaluation of risks in liaison with other Departments;
Assist in the review of major contracts, proposed facilities, and/or new program activities for loss;
Directly implement all System wide and institution-specific risk management policies and procedure;
Providing necessary definition, development and deployment of service quality assurance strategy, addressing all phases of product service delivery;
Assuring the viability, functionality and effectiveness of essential quality assurance tools;
 Evaluate existing policies and procedures to find weaknesses;
Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the hospital’s quality management system through quality assurance Programs;
Coordinating and provide oversight on risk management of the institution;
Coordinating departments to establish standards, systems and procedures for quality Assurance;
Ensure that risk management framework is implemented in all business units;
Ensure buy-in for ERM across the organization; and
Work with other managers in establishing and maintaining effective risk management programs in their functional areas.


Qualification & Experience


Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Biology and Biological Sciences or relevant field from a recognized University;
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Biology and Biological Sciences, Public Health or relevant field from a recognized University;
Certificate in Leadership/Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognised institution;
Evidence of proficiency in computer applications;
Certification in Risk Management and Quality Standards; and
A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work and at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity more
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  • Audit

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