REF: TNH/HRD/TA/05/19 (6 POSITIONS)

JOB SUMMARY

The post holders will ensure safe practice of the environment for the patient and staff is maintained at all times. He will be expected to treat every patient with dignity, respect, privacy and that each patient/client will be encouraged to be involved in making their own decisions related to their care as much as possible.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Successful candidates will be expected to perform the following roles among others: –

• Cleaning operating rooms after each procedure;
• Assisting with lifting, moving and transporting patients
• Enhancing operating room turnovers;
• Setting up the surgical rooms for procedures by moving the surgical bed and other equipment into the necessary configuration prior to surgery;
• Restocking departmental supplies;
• Performing daily terminal cleaning of operating rooms & areas within the department;
• Assisting with delivering & returning supplies, sending clinical labs to the lab;
• Obtaining blood products from the blood bank and following direction from licensed personnel to enhance patient care;
• Restraining and supporting patient during procedures;
• Transporting laboratory specimens, laboratory supplies and materials, patient related supplies and materials, equipment, and procedure trays.
• Replenishing bed linen and sanitary supplies.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• KCSE Mean Score of C- Minus.
• Diploma Certificate in health related field.
• At least 2 (two) years of relevant work experience in a healthcare facility.
• Experience in Theatre Attendance is an added advantage.

The duties of the post may change from time to time and new duties allocated will be consistent with the overall role of the post.

The successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to effectively add value to enabling excellent patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.

REF: TNH/HRD/SEC/05/19

Reporting to the Accident & Emergency Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Efficient and smooth running of the office.
• Maintaining the diary and assisting the assigned supervisor in prioritizing work so that important matters are dealt with on time.
• Attending to callers and liaising with the appropriate staff as necessary to ensure that the caller’s needs are satisfactorily attended to and to provide feedback while upholding a good image of the Hospital.
• Processing correspondence and reports for the Division.
• Taking minutes for Divisional meetings and any other as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintaining confidential records and to organize and maintain an efficient filing and retrieval system.
• Maintaining effective communication between the supervisor and the Divisional staff as well as external customers.
• Maintaining both internal and external contacts.
• Utilizing Hospital systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies.
• Maintaining records for all office assets.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• KCSE minimum of C+
• Degree or Diploma in secretarial related studies
• Computer literacy
• 5 years of progressive working experience, 2 of which should be in a senior position.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communications skills.
• High level of integrity.