The position

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet.

As we expand our services, we invite dynamic and skilled professionals to join us in the newly established Cath Lab Unit. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Cath Lab Nurse Specialist / Kisumu

Reporting to the Head of Nursing, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring and maintaining quality, safe clinical nursing practices, participating in quality improvement activities, and managing both operational and human resource issues within the unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor staff to assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures being carried out in the Cath Lab as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse hemodynamic monitoring nurse (Recorder).
• Regularly review and ensure that patient documentation is complete and meets the required standards (e.g., initial assessments, reassessments, nursing notes, intake & output).
• Plan and prioritize nursing care based on identified patient needs and evaluate clinical outcomes.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based care to patients in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to nursing staff on performance issues and assist with remedial activities as necessary.
• Monitor inventory management of equipment, drugs, forms, and supplies, and ensure follow-up on any related requests or complaints.
• Foster collaborative relationships with clinicians and support services to ensure the timely delivery of patient care.
• Monitor clinical indicators and take corrective action as required to improve patient outcomes.
• Actively participate in Mortality and Morbidity meetings and follow up on recommendations for patient care improvement.
• Ensure proper charging of services with the unit clerk, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with institutional mandates related to quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical audits.

The requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Specialized training or certification in Cardiac Care will be an added advantage.
• Registered Nurse with current nursing licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Critical Care Unit, with at least 2 years of experience in a Cath Lab setting or similar unit.
• Strong commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Ability to manage and lead nursing staff in a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and make informed decisions.
• Passion for quality improvement and patient safety.

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information......

Region

Eastern Africa

Location

Kenya

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

• Mentor staff to assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures being carried out in the Cath Lab as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse hemodynamic monitoring nurse (Recorder).
• Regularly review and ensure that patient documentation is complete and meets the required standards (e.g., initial assessments, reassessments, nursing notes, intake & output).
• Plan and prioritize nursing care based on identified patient needs and evaluate clinical outcomes.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based care to patients in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to nursing staff on performance issues and assist with remedial activities as necessary.
• Monitor inventory management of equipment, drugs, forms, and supplies, and ensure follow-up on any related requests or complaints.
• Foster collaborative relationships with clinicians and support services to ensure the timely delivery of patient care.
• Monitor clinical indicators and take corrective action as required to improve patient outcomes.
• Actively participate in Mortality and Morbidity meetings and follow up on recommendations for patient care improvement.
• Ensure proper charging of services with the unit clerk, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with institutional mandates related to quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical audits.

• Strong commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Ability to manage and lead nursing staff in a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and make informed decisions.
• Passion for quality improvement and patient safety.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Specialized training or certification in Cardiac Care will be an added advantage.
• Registered Nurse with current nursing licensure.