Job Opportunities at Avenue Healthcare – Join Our Team Today!
Avenue Healthcare is one of Kenya’s leading healthcare providers, committed to offering excellent medical care and services. We invite passionate, dedicated, and qualified individuals to join our team at our Parklands Hospital, where we are currently hiring for multiple positions. Below are the available roles and their responsibilities:
1. Receptionist
Job ID: ERF0122
Location: Parklands Hospital
Position: Permanent
Closing Date: 31st January 2025
Job Description:
As a Receptionist at Avenue Healthcare, you will be the first point of contact for all visitors, patients, and callers. Your duties will include answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, providing general administrative support, and ensuring the reception area is well-organized. You will interact with both patients and medical professionals, ensuring smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
- Answer and direct phone calls promptly
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments
- Ensure that the reception area is neat and welcoming
- Provide general administrative support to various departments
- Manage patient inquiries and complaints efficiently and politely
- Maintain patient records in compliance with hospital policies
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Knowledge of office management software (Microsoft Office, etc.)
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
2. Pharmaceutical Technologist
Job ID: ERF0123
Location: Parklands Hospital
Position: Permanent
Closing Date: 10th February 2025
Job Description:
We are looking for a qualified Pharmaceutical Technologist to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for dispensing prescription medications, advising patients on the proper use of medications, managing inventory, and supporting the pharmacy’s daily operations. You will work closely with physicians and patients to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dispense medications and prescriptions accurately
- Counsel patients on the proper use of prescribed medications
- Manage inventory and order stock as necessary
- Provide technical assistance to pharmacists and other healthcare providers
- Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in pharmaceutical practices
- Maintain accurate records of prescriptions and medication administration
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of medications
Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws, regulations, and best practices
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing medication
- Good communication skills to explain medication usage to patients
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards
3. Inpatient Team Leader
Job ID: ERF0124
Location: Parklands Hospital
Position: Permanent
Closing Date: 10th February 2025
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Team Leader to manage and lead our inpatient department. The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of the inpatient services, supervise a team of healthcare professionals, ensure that high-quality care is delivered to patients, and implement policies to improve patient outcomes. This role requires a leader who is proactive, patient-focused, and has strong clinical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the inpatient team to ensure the highest quality of care
- Develop and implement care plans for patients under your supervision
- Monitor the health and progress of patients
- Coordinate with other medical staff to provide comprehensive care
- Manage the allocation of resources and staff for inpatient care
- Ensure that inpatient services comply with hospital policies and healthcare regulations
- Provide training and development opportunities for inpatient staff
- Handle patient complaints and ensure they are resolved promptly
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare setting
- Extensive knowledge of inpatient care and clinical practices
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
