Supervisor, Renal Unit at Aga Khan University Hospital

Department

Renal Unit

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Director, Department of Medicine, Nursing Division.

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for day-to-day smooth running of the units, which includes staffing, appropriate scheduling of patients, providing working equipment and coordinating all patient care activities.
• Develop unit goals and objectives in collaboration with Nephrology section head and Nursing Director.
• Collaborates with the team in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, clinical pathways and care guidelines.
• Is responsible for the recruitment, selection, training and performance reviews of the nursing team in Nephrology.
• Participates in the budget process for nephrology services and is responsible for monitoring budget variance.
• Provides effective supervision of the nursing staff and utilizes learning opportunities for their development.
• Fosters pleasant working environment through engagement of staff in the unit including physicians.
• Leads the team in development of clinical protocols for Dialysis and Renal transplantation.
• Collaborates with the team to identify standards of care for renal patients care and compliance through established Key Performance Indicators.
• Promotes continuous learning for the nursing staff and acts as a resource person.
• Provides a clean and comfortable environment for both staff and clients.
• Evaluates customer feedback about Dialysis Services and takes appropriate action.

• Registered nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BScN)
• Certification in BLS
• Certification in Sedation training
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical nursing experience in Medical-Surgical nursing in an acute care hospital.
• Minimum of two (2) years continuous experience in a busy Renal unit.
• Must possess leadership qualities, professional judgement, critical thinking, problem solving abilities and a sense of professional development.
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge in Nephrology Nursing and in all forms of Nephrology procedures