Recruitment at M P Shah Hospital

M P Shah Hospital is looking to recruit ambitious and career driven person for vacancies in the following positions:

 

Resident Consultant Physician

 Ref # HR/MPSH/040

Job Responsibilities: 
 

The Resident Consultant Physician will provide professional medical services to complement the delivery of primary healthcare services and will also be expected to review all emergencies. 

As part of the clinical team, s/he will participate in ward rounds and actively be engaged in teaching and mentoring Medical Officers & other clinicians working within the Hospital. 

S/he will also be responsible for organizing and chairing various clinical meetings.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• MBChB from a recognized institution
• Masters of Medicine in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution
• At least two years post MMed experience
• Current Retention Certificate from Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
• A Specialist License from Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
• Private Practice License from Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board

Applications should be received not later than 26th July 2013.
 

Medical Officer - Intensive Care Unit

Ref # HR/MPSH/041
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

As part of a clinical team, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the admission of patients to the Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Service referrals & responsibility for provision of care ensuring that patients are reviewed as per standard check schedule. 

S/he will co-ordinate & participate in the patient retrieval operations and emergency primary response when appropriate. 

S/he will be expected to participate in the specialist roster providing after hours cover for the Intensive Care Unit.

Medical Officer - Accident and Emergency

Ref # HR/MPSH/042
 

The Medical Officer will be responsible for triaging, assessing, diagnosing, treating & managing emergency room patients. 

To facilitate diagnosis s/he will be expected to order for appropriate laboratory tests and radiographic examinations and interpret/analyze the reports once the reports are available. 

As part of the clinical team, the Medical Officer will provide emergency treatment and referral for patients who come with life threatening conditions and will also be expected to participate in the
development and evaluation of new techniques in patient care.

Qualifications and Essential Requirements for A & E & ICU Medical Officers:

• Hold a University Degree in Medicine
• At least 3 years work experience in ICU or A&E
• Registered with the Kenya Medical & Dentists Board.
• Post graduate qualification in General Practice with emergency department experience
• Have experience in emergency medicine, minor illnesses, minor injuries and paediatric care
• Willing to work on call and flexible on work timings
• Must be well organized and have the ability to plan ahead and deal with issues as they arise
• Must be conscientious and check own work thoroughly for errors/omissions
• Must demonstrate the ability to proactively identify potential problems and act to avoid them or to ensure a positive outcome
• Must be able to cooperate and work closely with other members of staff.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in Adult Advanced Cardiovascular and Trauma Life Support [ATLS/ACLS] skills and where hospitals admit children - Paediatric Advanced Life Support skills, [PALS/EPLS].

Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.
 

Billing Manager

Ref # HR/MPSH/043
 

Job Responsibilities: 
 

The Billing Manager will be responsible for checking & ensuring accuracy & completeness of all bills before patients are discharged. 

S/he will vet the capability of patients prior to admission & thereafter ensure that deposits are received within the required timelines if the full or part deposit was not received during admission.

S/he will ensure that all documentation for corporate clients is complete on admission and before they are discharged.

In liaison with the departmental head, the incumbent will be expected to develop and implement billing policies & procedures; carry out surprise checks of stock, cash and credit card payments and monitor all billing masters and codes.

Qualifications and Essential Requirements:

• CPA/ACCA qualified
• IT proficient
• Good communication skills
• Minimum of at least five years of experience working in a similar position

Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.
 

Dietitian

Ref # HR/MPSH/044
 

Job Responsibilities: 
 

The dietitian will be responsible for assessing clients’ nutritional needs, diet restrictions & current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans & provide nutritional counselling.

S/he will confer with doctors and other health care professionals in order to determine nutritional needs & diet restrictions of patient or client. 

S/he is also expected to advice patients & their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans & diet modifications, & food selection & preparation. 

The dietitian will also be involved in counseling of individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent diseases and promote good health within and outside the hospital in conjunction with the catering manager. 

The incumbent will also participate in recipe development & develop new menus for independent food service operations and also inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability & appearance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree in Food Nutrition & Dietetics
• Minimum of two years relevant working experience preferably in a hospital
• Excellent Public Relations and Communication skills

Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.
 

Pharmacist

Ref # HR/MPSH/045
 

Job Responsibilities:
 

The pharmacist will be responsible for checking prescriptions to ensure that there are no errors, dispensing medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals and ensuring that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient and providing advice on the dosage of medicines. 

S/he will participate in ward rounds, taking patient drug histories and be involved in making decisions on appropriate treatments which will also involve discussing treatments with patients’ relatives.
 

S/he will be required to ensure that all medicines are stored appropriately and securely. 

The pharmacist may also be required to assist in writing guidelines for drug use within the hospital and implementing hospital regulations. 

The incumbent will be expected to develop the hospital staff’s pharmacological knowledge by participating in mentoring & training programs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A BSc (Pharmacy) degree from a recognized university
• Minimum of two years relevant working experience preferably in a hospital
• Excellent Public Relations and Communication skills
• Registered with the Pharmaceutical and Poisons Board of Kenya

Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.

How to Apply:
 

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should email their application letters, detailed curriculum vitae listing three professional references and your 24 hours telephone contact to: recruitment@mpshahhosp.org
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.