Jobs at Aga Khan Health Service Tanzania (AKHST)

Overview:
The Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST) an institution of The Aga Khan Development Network, has completed a major expansion of the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es
Salaam. This expansion aims at enhancing the Hospital’s facilities, technology and capacity which will allow it to become the leading provider of high-quality medical care focusing on tertiary medicine, reversing the flow of medical tourism and enhancing its capacity to deliver high quality health sciences education.

The Hospital’s recent expansion focused on expanding key clinical services including the development of comprehensive cardiology, oncology and neurosciences programmes as well as the expansion of orthopedics and trauma, diagnostic imaging, pathology, critical care, and women and child health.


The Hospital is ISO 9001 certified and Joint Commission International Accredited which is a testimony to the provision of the highest level of quality and patient safety that compares with the best hospitals in the world. The Hospital is also a teaching site for The Aga Khan University, which offers postgraduate medical education programs leading to Master’s of Medicine in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Surgery. The Aga Khan Hospital is also an accredited internship site and accepts 60 interns annually.

As part of its integrated health systems approach, the Hospital has also established 23 outreach health facilities that are located across 11 regions of Tanzania strengthening the continuum of care from primary to tertiary medicine. As part of this approach, in the first phase, a 22 bed Hospital is being established in Mwanza which along with 4 outreach health facilities will form the Aga Khan Health Services Mwanza cluster.

We are therefore seeking enthusiastic and qualified experienced personnel for the following positions for The Aga Khan Hospital Mwanza:


SECURITY & SUPPORT SERVICE SUPERVISOR – (1 POSITION)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize office logistics to ensure smooth run of office errands.
Ensures all accidents are reported to the Traffic police and Insurance Agents and follow-up Inspection reports and Insurance Claims.
Oversea sees the recruitment of key staff (Drivers and Mechanics) and ensures appropriate disciplinary action is taken on staff involved in misconduct.
Ensure entire hospital cleanliness in general and up most smartness of Housekeeping recruits
Ensure monthly Housekeeping meetings take place accordingly so as to up-date our vision.
Ensure all meetings convener/chairperson expecting to have meetings communicates their requirements with instruments expected to be used (eg. if any of these equipment needed).
Organize and oversee all hospital workshops involving invitee’s outer participants.
Organize departmental wise staff uniform.
Ensure proper catering services provided; as per menu and on time to all departmental meetings if any booking.
Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
A minimum of a Diploma in Health Records Management/ Records Management from recognized College.
Minimum 3 years of working experience and 1 of which should be in Supervisory roles
Proficient at use of computer programs / software.
Thorough knowledge of storage, transportation and maintenance of medical record files.
Knowledge of the principles of medical records science.
Be familiar and experienced with JCIA and ISO in terms of application and utilization.

MEDICAL OFFICER (INPATIENT) – 1 POSITION

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assessing and documenting initial history and physical examination, analyse clinical information to enlist provisional diagnosis and discuss with primary consultant to carry out management plan.
Plan for admission, transfer, discharge and transfer of patients.
Participate in daily ward round
Liaise with nursing staff regularly to check on patient progress
Management of patient, adverse events or complications
Perform diagnostic procedures such as lumbar puncture, blood cultures etc.
Assist in performing therapeutically intervention such as urinary cauterization, placement of central lines etc.
Any other roles assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Medicine or related from a recognized institution.
Full Registration from Medical Council of Tanzania.
Valid Retention Certificate from Medical Council of Tanzania.
Must have completed 1 year of internship.
Minimum of (1) one year working experience post internship.
Certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Basic Life Support (BLS), Primary Trauma Care (PTC) will be an added advantage.
Experience with JCIA and ISO in terms of application and utilization will be an added advantage.

MEDICAL OFFICER (URGENT CARE) – (1 POSITION)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide medical cover, routine and emergency during hours of duty and to act, as may be reasonably required, on instructions given by the consultants and specialists regarding patients’ management in the Accident and Emergency Unit.
The RMO will perform the initial assessment, take history, perform physical examination, come up with a differential and initiate management of patients coming to A&E in consultation with A&E Consultant on duty.
The RMO will take care of patients during resuscitation and ongoing management of critically ill patients with life-threatening single and multiple organ system failure
Liaise with nursing staff regularly to check on patient progress, or more frequently if their condition necessitates
Take part in ward audits and research to continuous improve and strive for excellence, for staff and patients
Any other roles assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Medicine or related from a recognized institution.
Full Registration from Medical Council of Tanzania.
Valid Retention Certificate from Medical Council of Tanzania.
Must have completed 1 year of internship.
Minimum of (1) one year working experience post internship.
Certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Basic Life Support (BLS), Primary Trauma Care (PTC) will be an added advantage.
Experience with JCIA and ISO in terms of application and utilization will be an added advantage.

ANAESTHETIC TECHNICIAN – 1 POSITION

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing operative anesthesia with pre and post-operative care
Managing critical care and resuscitation services.
Managing disaster (Multiple causality) situations.
Organizing and managing an anesthetic department in the hospital
Checking & setting up the anesthetic machine
Preparing intravenous drugs and therapy administration equipment
Preparing a range of devices to maintain the patient’s airway (e.g. laryngeal masks, endotracheal tube)
Communicating with the patient when they arrive into the operating theatre, verifying the pre-operative checklist for allergies, informed consent and past medical history.
Applying anesthetic monitoring to help assess the patients’ condition whilst under anesthesia including electrocardiography (ECG), blood pressure and oxygen saturation devices.
Any other roles assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Anesthesia Course from recognized institution
Diploma in Nursing from recognized institution
Minimal 2 years experience in a recognized institution.
Has good theoretical knowledge related to clinical ailments and related nursing care
Valid License with Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Nursing Council (TNMC)
Certification in ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) will be an added advantage.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performing daily bench activities such as temperature charting, benching decontamination, sample archiving, documents archiving, and maintenance of waste disposal in the respective area.
Appropriate review of patient results prior to their Authentication.
Recording and reporting all critical results to the concerned clinician or Nurse in-charge following procedures for Reporting Critical Values and documentation.
Communicate all Quality matters to the Section Head and QAO and Safety matters to the Safety Officer.
Monitor all urgent and critical tests requests Turn Around Time e.g. ICU, HDU and A&E.
Supervision of Lab Assistants during their shift making sure to fill in gaps if workload increases in other sections – demonstrate team player role.
Monitor stock levels within their areas of operation and alert the Section Head or Lab Manager in case of anticipated stock out of reagents.
Performing periodic External Quality Assurance Testing and participate in review of their results.
Any other roles assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from Recognized University.
Must be registered with the Laboratory Board
Minimum 1 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of JCIA and ISO 15189 Quality Standard.
Be familiar and experienced with the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), in terms of application and utilization.

CSSD TECHNICIAN

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for control of all parts of the sterilization process including decontamination, prep, pack, sterilize.
Documentation of sterilization: and
Sterile storage including remediation of equipment failures and hazards.
Monitor biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
Sort mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
Restock, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, and facility medical equipment.
Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room and in equipment storage areas.
Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment. Any other roles assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Certificate in Nursing Assistant from recognized institution.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing practice, 1 of which should be in the Operating Theatre or CSSD.
Be familiar with Infection control module
Be familiar and experienced with JCIA and ISO in terms of application and utilization.

BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN – (1 POSITION)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Installs new biomedical equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating, and testing performance.
Maintains biomedical equipment by completing preventive maintenance schedules: conducting tests: following manufacturer’s instructions: troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions: calling for special service; evaluating service contracts: maintaining equipment inventories.
Evaluates proposed biomedical equipment by conducting tests and evaluations.
Maintains biomedical equipment supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs: placing and expediting orders: verifying receipt.
Prepares biomedical reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
Any other roles assigned by the Supervisor.


QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
A minimum of a Diploma in Biomedical from recognized University / College
Minimum 1 year of working experience in maintenance of Biomedical Equipment
Having good knowledge on Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biophysics, Electronics, electrical, mechanical and IT.
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Be familiar and experienced with JCIA and ISO in terms of application and utilization

How to Apply
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO: hr@akhst.org
WITH THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE POSITION OR HAND DELIVERED TO: HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT, P. O. BOX 2289, OCEAN ROAD, DAR ES SALAAM.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS END OF BUSINESS DAY ON 24TH FEBRUARY, 2020.

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