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Nakawa, Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
December 1, 2023 at 2:00:00 PM
About the Organisation
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi Outreach Division is a rapidly growing network of 52 medical centers spread over East Africa. These medical centers feature three to five consulting rooms with a practice that is home to specialists, qualified medical officers, highly-experienced nurses and constant reception cover. The clinics offer an on-site pharmacy and laboratory as well as imaging services. There is high expectation for staff to provide high quality professional services.
Job Title
Neurophysiology or EEG Technologist job at Aga Khan University Hospital
Job Description
Introduction
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi in conjunction with the Aga Khan Health Service in Uganda invites applications for the following position to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Job Summary
Perform Neurophysiology procedures and which includes: EEG, visual evoked potential (VEP), multiple sleep latency test (MSLT), Nerve Conduction Tests (NCV) and assist the Neurologist in performing Electromyograms (EMG) and EMG guided Botox and any other duties assigned at neurophysiology department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Independently carry out, analyze and report EEG procedures/test.
Independently carry out Nerve Conduction Tests (NCV).
Assist the Neurologist in performing electromyography test (EMG tests);
Calibrate EEG and Nerve conduction machine and ensure smooth function of neurophysiology machines.
Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the nurse manager
Participate in unit based quality and patient safety activities such as quality improvement projects (CQI), development of policies, procedures, audits and spot checks;
Participate in data collection and monitoring of unit based quality and performance indicators such as patient volumes, turnaround times and no show rates.
Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stocks and consumables
Qualifications and Competencies
Requirements
Diploma in Neurophysiology Technology from a recognized Training Institution
Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience from a busy Neurophysiology Department in a recognized Institution
Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Neurophysiology
How to Apply
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae should be sent to the Manager, Human Resources Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi by email to: kampala.recruitment@aku.edu
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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