Jobs at Avenue Healthcare

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

• A nursing higher diploma, desirable Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 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

Apply Here > General Nurse(2)

Apply Here > 21, Jun 2024

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

• A nursing higher diploma, desirable Bachelor of Science 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

Apply Here > Critical Care Nurse (ICU)

Apply Here > 21, Jun 2024

Job Objective/Purpose

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures in line with the hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend to walk in and referred patients who present to the Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to assist in diagnosis.
• Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables for cost effectiveness.
• Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging SOPs
• To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
• Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures
• Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and obtain consent.
• To provide high quality care and services and maintaining the professional ethics.
• Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
• Performs calibration and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per the established procedures and protocols.
• Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety of imaging equipment in the facility.
• Report daily to the Branch Manager on the status and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology supplies
• Track and report equipment downtime
• Track and report equipment usage
• Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager for new orders.
• Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
• Tracking and check patient images and correct reports from the radiologists.
• Ensure daily shift handover report.
• Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging procedure to aide in diagnosis.
• Active participation in monthly departmental meetings
• Always Maintaining the patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

• Higher Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiography or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• 2 years working experience in a similar position.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail.
• Result Oriented
• Customer focus

Apply Here > Radio Sonographer

Apply Here > 21, Jun 2024

Job Objective/Purpose

• To enhanced growth of the products and services through marketing of the assigned

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research-understanding of the healthcare landscape within their mapping
• New business acquisition and cross selling of the existing services- (new services uptake, packages-wellness, surgical or any other)- proposals and quotations-Targets to be set based on budgets
• Developing annual marketing plan-to be reviewed quarterly
• Working with the marketing team to enhance facility brand visibility
• Plan and conduct marketing activities
• Generate Marketing and CSR reports
• Pitching, developing proposals and sending quotations to potential clients
• Organize and facilitate service meetings with clients
• Enhance communication through various platforms-Digital, WhatsApp & Bulk SMS
• Drive innovation
• Drive client experience

Person Specification

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration (Sales and Marketing)
• MSK Membership
• CIM Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Leadership Skills and Attention to Details.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and a team  player.
• Ethical.
• Empathetic, Reliable and customer focused.

Apply Here > Relationship Executive

Apply Here > 21, Jun 2024

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
• Ensure financial objectives are met by managing costs within budget, timely and accurate billing of drugs and services. Ensure an invoice rejection rate of < 3% by ensuring that proper pre-authorisations and documentation has been done.
• Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to.
• Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity
• Liaise with the Nurse in charge to fully implement internal audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits.
• Read, understand and be conversant with all systems, policies and procedures as outlined in the Hospital Manual especially policies pertaining to provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge procedures, nurses’ reports, ward equipment and supplies, emergency protocols etc.
• 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.
• Supervise patient attendants as per their job description
• Active participation in ward rounds and receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift
• Appraise the next of kin on patient’s goals of care
• Ensure recording and safe keeping of patient’s valuables
• 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)
• Educate patients and family on issues relevant to their health
• Prioritization of patient needs in a documented nursing care plan.
• Organize emergency trolley for easy use during resuscitation, drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment is removed and reported promptly A checklist should be kept and updated on the 1st and 16th of every month, and as needed.
• Update doctors/consultants on patient’s progress and any  critical values as soon as they are available
• Perform all invasive nursing procedures under aseptic technique
• Enter unit specific data daily and promptly
• 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.

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
• Refund all unused drugs immediately
• Ensure all verbal prescriptions should be signed within 24 hours by the respective doctor per the hospital policy.
• professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Client satisfaction (patient, consultants and others)-  ensure client satisfaction through optimal quality of care, effective communication, timely feedback and escalation of unresolved issues to the Unit Manager and demonstrate follow-up and improvement.
• Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description

Person Specification

• Diploma in Nursing / Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Higher Diploma in Neonatal / Pediatric Critical Care Nursing (NICU/PICU) 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 as well as attention to detail, results oriented and reliable

Apply Here > NICU Nurse

Apply Here > 21, Jun 2024

Job Objective/Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining Theatre list
• Correctly book patients for surgical procedures
• Ensure surgeon / anaesthetist are informed of bookings or changes in time

Receiving Patients 

• Checks completeness of theatre checklist and act appropriately
• Carry out a Pre-Operative Assessment
• Appropriately explain the nature of the procedure / operation to the patient
• Ensure all X-rays, Scans, Investigations and Bloods are available
• Obtains correct consent for operations and general anaesthesia for day cases
• Prepares and avails patient in time for operation with all reports for day cases

Operating Room Management 

• Accounting for all the pieces of equipment, especially after the operation.
• Getting and opening packs required
• Ensures that the packs remain sterile and that the operating room environment is contamination free

Post-Operation

• Accurately assesses patient after operation, documents clinical observations & findings
• Consults and advises surgeon / anaesthetist immediately if abnormalities are noted
• Effectively hands over the patient to recovery / ward nurse

Drug Administration

• Ensure all required drugs/supplies are available
• Adhere to the 10 rights of drug administration (right patient, medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, client education, assessment, evaluation and client refusal of treatment)
• Ensure all treatment sheets have patients biodata including information on drug allergies.
• Submit all new drug orders to pharmacy promptly and STAT doses given within 30 minutes
• Ensures all the items used by patients are billed accurately
• Ensures crash cart and emergency equipment are checked as required by the hospital standards

Equipment

• Ensures that the Operating Room is well stocked with the required surgical instruments
• Keep regular inventory of equipment
• Keep all necessary packs and instruments organized for easy use during each procedure

Infection – Control

• Ensure proper disposal of medical waste
• Ensure medical equipment are disinfected before next use
• Ensure proper disinfectants are used
• Maintain and enforce infection control standards per the hospital manual and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable.
• Record all sentinel incidents/events and report within 24 hours using the provided tools
• Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs)
• 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
• Ensure client satisfaction through optimal quality of care, effective communication, timely feedback and escalation of unresolved issues to the incharge and demonstrate follow-up and improvement.
• Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description

Person Specification

• A higher diploma in Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Higher Diploma in Perioperative Nursing 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 with attention to detail and results oriented

Apply Here > Theatre Nurse

Apply Here > 21, Jun 2024