Aga Khan Health Services, Kenya, through The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu, is inviting applications from suitably experienced professionals to support its expanding healthcare services across Western Kenya and the wider East African region. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is part of the Aga Khan Development Network and operates within an extensive network of hospitals and outreach medical centres that provide high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services.
The hospital is currently in a significant growth phase and has achieved multiple quality and safety recognitions, including ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, and Safe Care Level 5 accreditation. It is also at an advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International accreditation. These milestones reflect a sustained commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.
The outreach network supported by The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu includes facilities in Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End–Kisumu, Busia, Homa Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira, Kabarnet, and an upcoming medical centre in Lodwar. To strengthen service delivery across hospital-based and outreach services, applications are invited for several locum nursing positions within the Nursing Department, as well as a senior clinical leadership role within an outreach medical centre.
The positions outlined below offer an opportunity to contribute to specialized clinical services, multidisciplinary teamwork, and patient-centred care within a structured and quality-driven healthcare environment. All roles are described in detail to support informed applications and suitability assessment.
Position 1: NICU Nurses – Locum
Reference Number: 4598BR
Department: Nursing – Paediatrics Services
Reporting Line: Manager – Paediatrics Services
Location: Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
Overall Responsibility
The NICU Nurse – Locum will be responsible for providing specialized and comprehensive nursing care to newborns requiring intensive monitoring and treatment. This includes premature infants, low birth weight babies, and neonates with congenital anomalies or medical complications. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based neonatal care while supporting families and collaborating closely with paediatricians, neonatologists, and the wider multidisciplinary care team.
Key Responsibilities
The NICU Nurse will provide holistic, patient-centred nursing care tailored to the individual clinical needs of neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This includes continuous monitoring of vital signs, neurological status, respiratory function, and overall wellbeing.
The role involves administering prescribed medications accurately and safely, initiating and managing various feeding methods such as nasogastric, orogastric, and intravenous feeds, and maintaining detailed and accurate clinical records in line with hospital documentation standards.
The nurse will assist in neonatal resuscitation procedures and participate actively in emergency interventions, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to clinical deterioration.
Support for Kangaroo Mother Care is a core component of the role. The NICU Nurse will guide and empower mothers and caregivers on safe newborn handling, bonding, and care practices that support neonatal growth and recovery.
Strict adherence to infection prevention and control policies is required at all times. This includes maintaining aseptic techniques, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and compliance with hospital protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
The NICU Nurse will work collaboratively with paediatricians, neonatologists, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care delivery. Participation in ward rounds, case discussions, and care planning is expected.
Family-centred care is emphasized within the NICU. The nurse will counsel parents and guardians on breastfeeding, routine newborn care, discharge planning, and follow-up requirements, ensuring that families are informed and supported throughout the care process.
The role also includes participation in continuous professional development activities, quality improvement initiatives, audits, and clinical reviews aimed at enhancing neonatal care outcomes and service quality.
Position 2: Perioperative Nurses – Locum
Reference Number: 4599BR
Department: Nursing – Operating Theatres and CSSD
Reporting Line: Manager – Operating Theatres and CSSD
Location: Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
Overall Responsibility
The Perioperative Nurse – Locum will deliver comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role spans the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of care and is focused on patient safety, infection prevention, and effective collaboration with the multidisciplinary surgical team.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Operative Phase Responsibilities
The Perioperative Nurse will conduct thorough pre-operative assessments to ensure patients are clinically prepared for surgery. This includes verifying patient identity, reviewing medical history, and confirming readiness for the planned procedure.
The nurse will ensure that all required pre-operative documentation, investigations, and consent forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Providing emotional support and clear health education to patients and their families is an integral part of the pre-operative role. This includes addressing concerns, explaining procedures, and preparing patients psychologically for surgery.
Coordination with surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre staff is required to support patient-specific preparation and surgical planning.
Intra-Operative Phase Responsibilities
During surgical procedures, the Perioperative Nurse will prepare and maintain a sterile operating environment, ensuring strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control standards.
The nurse may function as a scrub nurse or circulating nurse, depending on theatre requirements, and will anticipate the needs of the surgical team to facilitate smooth and efficient procedures.
Responsibilities include the safe handling and passing of surgical instruments, monitoring the patient’s condition and vital signs, and maintaining vigilance for any changes that may require immediate intervention.
Accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts must be performed and documented to maintain patient safety and compliance with theatre protocols.
Post-Operative Phase Responsibilities
Following surgery, the Perioperative Nurse will receive and monitor patients in the recovery area, assessing airway, breathing, circulation, pain levels, and overall clinical stability.
The nurse will manage post-operative pain, bleeding, and potential complications in accordance with established protocols and escalate concerns promptly when required.
Clear and accurate documentation of care provided is required, along with effective communication with ward staff, surgeons, and other departments to ensure continuity of care.
Patient and caregiver education on post-operative care, recovery expectations, and discharge planning forms an important component of the post-operative role.
Position 3: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care Nurses – Locum
Reference Number: 4600BR
Department: Nursing – Surgical Services
Reporting Line: Manager – Surgical Services
Location: Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
Overall Responsibility
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care Nurse – Locum will provide specialized assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with acute, chronic, or complex wounds, as well as those living with ostomies or fistulas. The role emphasizes evidence-based wound management, patient comfort, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
The nurse will conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients with a wide range of wound types, including surgical wounds, pressure injuries, and chronic non-healing wounds.
Application of current wound care principles is essential, including accurate wound staging, selection of appropriate dressings, and evaluation of treatment effectiveness.
The role includes developing and implementing skin care regimens and pressure injury prevention strategies to reduce the risk of further tissue damage.
Care plans must be reviewed and adjusted based on patient response, healing progress, and emerging clinical needs.
Pain assessment and reassessment are integral to wound care management. The nurse will initiate analgesia in accordance with protocols and provide education to patients and families on pain control strategies.
Pre-operative and post-operative assessment and education will be provided to patients undergoing ostomy-related procedures, ensuring that patients and caregivers understand care techniques and lifestyle adjustments.
Safe medication administration in accordance with patient age, clinical condition, and established guidelines is required.
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care Nurse will act as a clinical resource to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, including providing in-service education and guidance on wound management best practices.
Effective communication and coordination with multidisciplinary teams are required to ensure holistic and integrated patient care.
Accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient interactions must be maintained.
The nurse will identify patient and family education needs and deliver appropriate health education to support self-care and recovery.
Recognition of clinical deterioration, initiation of Basic Life Support when required, and prompt reporting of incidents or unusual findings are essential aspects of the role.
Strict adherence to infection prevention and control practices and patient safety policies is required to maintain a safe care environment.
The nurse is expected to remain current with advancements in wound care through continuous professional development, product evaluation, and participation in relevant professional activities.
Position 4: Medical Officer in Charge – Aga Khan Medical Centre, Homa Bay
Reference Number: 4601BR
Department: Outreach Health Services
Reporting Line: Head of Outreach
Location: Aga Khan Medical Centre, Homa Bay
Overall Responsibility
The Medical Officer in Charge will be responsible for providing high-quality clinical care and sound clinical judgment to patients attending the Aga Khan Medical Centre in Homa Bay. In addition to direct patient care, the role includes overall management and supervision of the operational and administrative functions of the medical centre.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Officer in Charge will assess patients, make appropriate diagnoses, and manage patient cases in line with clinical best practices and established guidelines.
The role includes performing investigative and therapeutic procedures, as well as minor surgical interventions, where clinically indicated.
The officer will reassess and follow up patients, ensuring continuity of care and making referrals to higher-level facilities or specialists when required to optimize patient outcomes.
Compliance with hospital confidentiality and patient privacy policies is mandatory in all aspects of care delivery.
Beyond clinical responsibilities, the Medical Officer in Charge will oversee the daily operations of the medical centre, ensuring efficient workflow, effective use of resources, and a positive patient experience.
The role involves supervising, mentoring, and evaluating clinical and administrative staff within the centre, supporting professional development and performance management.
Implementation and oversight of operational policies and procedures aimed at enhancing service delivery and patient safety are key responsibilities.
The officer will prepare and present regular performance reports to the Head of Outreach, providing insights into service delivery, challenges, and improvement initiatives.
Handling patient complaints and concerns in a prompt, professional, and empathetic manner is required to maintain trust and service quality.
The Medical Officer in Charge will lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance clinical care standards, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
Application Information
These opportunities are suitable for professionals seeking to contribute to structured healthcare delivery within a reputable and quality-driven health services network. All positions are offered on a locum basis except where otherwise indicated, and they support both hospital-based and outreach medical services.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the designated application platform.
