5 Vacancies Open At Savannah Hospital

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current salary and expected salary, with detailed curriculum vitae, copy of national ID, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials to [email protected] quoting the position you are applying for as the subject e.g. ‘Chef’.

Upon being successful during interviews, the successful candidate must present the following; National ID, KRA Pin, current coloured passport photo, NSSF & NHIF, Good Conduct Certificate, academic and professional certificates, latest pay slips from previous employer (where applicable).

Please note only online applications will be accepted.

Applications to be received on or before 1^st July 2023.

SHL/HRD/01/06/23: ACCOUNTANT PAYABLES

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The job holder will be responsible in processing, tracking, and recording payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner in line with the established guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participating in development, review and implementation of the payable policies and procedures in line with best practices and industry trends;
• Supporting in optimizing financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts;
• Gathering and verifying invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment;
• Calculating, post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization;
• Maintaining copies of invoices or correspondence necessary for files;
• Clarifying any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures, obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments;
• Preparing payment vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures;
• Ensuring transactions are captured in journals, ledgers and other records, reconcile accounts payable transactions and prepare analysis of accounts;
• Preparing analysis of accounts, monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues;
• Producing monthly reports, assist with month end closing, provide supporting documentation for audits and maintain accurate historical records;
• Ensuring proper filling and archiving of documents for easier retrieval
• Assist in payroll preparations and remittance of all taxes and other statutory deductions as required by the country’s legislations;
• Any other responsibility assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time. Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or other business-related fields from a recognized institution.
• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting. Technical & Behavioral competencies
• Excellent grasp of Financial and Management Accounting; Taxation and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Preparation of Financial Statements.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulations related to the health care sector.
• Sound knowledge of macroeconomic and microeconomic environment.
• Working knowledge of financial information management system
• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
• Analytical skills
• Integrity
• Ability to work under minimal supervision;
• Problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accountability

SHL/HRD/02/06/23: REGISTRATION/PRE-AUTHORIZATION CLERKS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The job holder will be responsible for ensuring efficient and orderly admission of inpatients, registration of outpatients, ensuring that accurate patient information is collected, verifying insurance benefits and eligibility, and ensuring that all incoming telephone calls are promptly and courteously answered and routed to the correct extensions within the Hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Register patients accurately and in a timely manner making sure all information is correct, insurance is verified at the time of registration and all applicable signatures are obtained.
• Collect applicable co-pays/co-insurance/deductibles, post payments, give receipts among others correlated functions
• Co-ordinate completion of prior authorization, if needed from insurance through verifying patients’ insurance eligibility
• Work with insurance plans to pre-authorize and re-authorization of patient services;
• Maintain contact management regarding status of authorization and any additional documentation or information needed;
• Greet each patient and visitor courteously and respectfully.
• Directs patients and visitors to appropriate areas after every stage especially for those patients and visitors that are unsure of where they need to go within the hospital.
• Answer switchboard promptly and courteously following all protocols set up with transferring calls to departments.
• Monitor patient wait times both before and after registration keeping them notified of any delays and waits.
• Adheres to and promote the established values of the organization, i.e., Service excellence, passionate, teamwork among others.
• Responsible for ensuring proper filling of all invoices as per laid down procedures
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Diploma in business administration, public relations, front office management from a recognized institution
• Previous experience as a registration clerk/Pre-authorization clerk in a busy medical facility
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
• Good understanding of hospital information system
• Must have basic accounting skills
• Must be an active listener
• Ability to Multi-task
• Highly organized and good planner
• Ability to maintain good grooming, and dress habits which reflect a professional image
• Ability to work under stress and overtime
• Able to perform well with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated and dynamic
• Innovative and creative
• Observes confidentiality
• Keen and alert to details

SHL/HRD/03/06/23: MEDICAL NUTRITIONIST

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Assess, diagnose and treat diet-related problems and raise awareness of the link between food, lifestyle and health to prevent future problems. It also involves translating scientific information about nutrition into practical advice to help patients make health-conscious decisions about food and lifestyle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take social, medical and dietary history of the patient
• Provide nutritional counselling and create a clinical treatment plan
• Evaluate the nutritional needs of patients and provide individual treatment plan
• Perform exercise, anthropometry and lifestyle assessment and advise on weight-management plans
• Collaborate with other health professionals on nutrition management for individual patients
• Provide education to participants in nutrition principles, dietary plans, food selection and substance abuse when necessary
• Address patients’ individual needs by assuring appropriate referral and follow up
• Determine level of urgency of follow-up for patients aftercare
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information
• Referring complicated cases for specialized medical management
• To conduct medical camps, giving of health talks and conducting anthropometric measurements and interpreting the results.
• To conduct Lamaze classes , where training of mothers on childbirth, emphasizing breathing control and relaxation techniques during labour.
• Preparing reports to the management on nutritional activities and operations
• Assessing preparation, storage and other food management practices in hospital kitchen to ensure the health well being of patients is well taken care
• Recognizing appropriate behavioural-change modifications and dietary approaches for different diseases, ages and populations
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics, Community nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition, Dietetics Management or Clinical nutrition.
• A Bachelors’ Degree in Nutrition and dietetics will be an added advantage.
• One-year experience in community nutrition and/or maternal and child health preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of nutritional management approaches and techniques
• Sound knowledge of common nutrition deficiency related illnesses and their clinical and nutritional management.
• Ability to provide direct care in a kind and compassionate manner
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team-based environment
• Ability to work under stress and to work long hours
• Training or experience in reproductive health care
• Excellent interpersonal and relations skills
• Experience in social work and working with families/communities
• High level patient counseling skills

SHL/HRD/04/06/23: NURSE

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To provide professional and compassionate nursing care to patients by following established standards and practices. It involves promoting and restoring patients’ health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing equipment and ensuring examination rooms are clean and stocked with required supplies and materials;
• Triage of patients; taking vital signs
• Identifying patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements
• Decontaminate and sterilize used instruments and treatment rooms
• Providing counselling services to patients as and when necessary
• Keep file and records for each patient
• Undertaking health talks both at personal and collective level
• Aiding physician as required during treatment, examination, emergencies and surgical procedures
• Ensuring Triage is well stocked with emergency tray and drugs are within expiry dates.
• Liaising with Pharmacy in case of any drugs in the emergency tray that are close to expiry
• Participate actively in periodic stock take exercise to ensure minimal stock losses
• Assuring quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards
• Follow up of patients after attending to them when necessary
• Maintains strict confidentiality, and treats staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect
• Responding to telephone inquiries relating to patients, lab requests, x-rays, prescription requests, etc.
• Take active role in co-coordinating appointments for specialist referrals, x-rays, lab testing, etc. and conveying pertinent instructions and information to the patient
• Requesting and transferring of patient records where required
• Maintain a sterile environment in organizations and during emergency
• Performing any other general nursing care to patients
• Performing other work-related duties within the clinic as may be assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor Degree/Diploma in nursing from an accredited and recognized medical college
• Should be registered by Kenya Nursing Council, preferably KRCHN
• Minimum 5-year post qualification excluding attachment/internship
• Knowledge of professional practice to give and evaluate patient care
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Competent in standard outpatient nursing procedures
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgement and to react calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team-based environment
• Patient oriented
• Availability to work in shifts

SHL/HRD/05/06/23: NURSE AID (2)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for caring for patients needs within the hospital by following established standards and practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting the Nurse in patient care tasks and other unit-based activities as assigned from time to time
• Ensuring adequate supplies are available and maintained in order to perform daily tasks
• Acts as personal care provider by attending to ongoing patient needs including, but not limited to, vital signs, personal care, etc.
• Ensures patients beds are well done and clean at all times
• Responsible for performing light housekeeping duties in patient’s room
• Assists in setting up equipment’s as directed by the nurses
• Observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports on any abnormal changes or patterns to nurse in charge
• Responsible for emptying bedpans and change dirty linens
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Certificate in Health Care Assistant training from a recognized institution
• At least two (2)-year relevant experience
• Additional training in health care management will be an added advantage
• Should demonstrate high level of compassion
• Highly organized and good planner
• Pleasant and friendly
• Neat and clean
• Professional in conduct and dressing
• Ability to empathize
• Ethical and responsible
• Able to perform well without close supervision
• Self-motivated and dynamic
• Ability to work under stress and for extended hours
• Observe good personal hygiene standards

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