Health/ Medicine jobs at Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Other Companiies in Kenya

 
Deadline of this Job: 06 January 2023

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The successful candidates will be responsible for coordinating, planning, implementing and mobilizing for COVID 19 Vaccination outreach activities in the field in collaboration with the Ministry of health and other partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan and organize outreach awareness and demand creation activities through various strategies for the targeted populations and areas.
• Together with relevant government departments, map COVID 19 Vaccine Outreach sites in the counties for COVID Vaccinations Develop routine field activities reports on mobilization and outreach activities.
• Develop, document and share lessons learnt, best practices in the community for Vaccination activities.
• Collaborates with project partners, and establishes new partnerships, to ensure coordinated outreach for COVID Vaccination to the public, ensuring nonduplication of programming and prioritizing access for multiply marginalized groups including disabled, elderly

The requirements
• Minimum of a Diploma in public health/Sociology or related fields;
• Experience or education in health messaging/public health.
• Experience ith Community Outreach programs/Campaigns/Media

Deadline of this Job: 06 January 2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Gain/receive verbal consent from clients intending to receive Covid-19 Vaccine
• Identify clients by use of Identity card, passport or birth certificate
• Register clients into the Government Chanjo System using the appropriate identification document.
• Administer vaccine on the change system as directed by the nurse
• Maintain a database of all clients administered with covid-19 vaccine and the type of vaccine received.
• Reconcile quantities of vaccine used and update the same on Chanjo system
• Prepare routine reports on covid-19 vaccination program
• Keep records of inventory or assets of the mobile clinic
• Maintain the assess in good condition.
• Timely delivery of service
• Timely and accurate communication & feedback to clients/stakeholders
• Addressing customer complaints/concerns in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Ensure security and confidentiality of patient data and records
• Assist in medical records department functions in the area deployed.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the manager.

The requirements
• Diploma in Health Records & Information Technology from an accredited Institution.
• At least 2 years of experience in medical records management in a busy hospital of same or higher calibre.
• Proficient in computer packages.

Deadline of this Job: 06 January 2023

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The successful candidates will be responsible for providing safe and competent general nursing care for patients, administration of vaccines and managing vaccine logistics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Utilize the nursing process in planning and executing care for patients/clients
• Ensure safe and proper handling and administration of COVID-19 vaccine.
• Perform physical assessments and follow proper technique in administering vaccination
• Ordering of vaccinations
• Maintain cold chain in handling vaccines and related product
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all vaccination activities
• Formulate care plans and educate patients regarding vaccination process, possible adverse reactions, and isolation/quarantine practices where applicable.
• Adhere to infection control procedures
• Maintain clients` confidentiality.

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