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Catering Manager

Main Duties

•  Identifying and developing objectives for the catering services in the hospital
•  Specifying the responsibilities within the structure of the catering department
•  Monitoring the quality of the product and service provided
•  Preparation of the specifications for the purchasing of all goods required
•  Planning menus in consultation with chefs
•  Responsible for manpower planning and performance Management of all catering staff
•  Coordinating catering processes and organize work plans/Rotas, including leave and daily duty schedules for service personnel
•  Providing guidance to the F & B Supervisor & the Head Chef in the management of catering staff
•  Ensuring that health and safety regulations are strictly observed in compliance with government and other regulatory bodies
•  Upgrade and maintain strict Hygiene and sanitation practices and levels
•  Keeping abreast of trends and developments in the industry, such as menus or trends in consumer tastes
•  Preparing and controlling the catering budget and meeting set financial targets and forecasts, while keeping financial and administrative records
•  Preparing management reports in regard to cost, quality and any other relevant parameters
•  Monitoring procedures for audit and feedback of services

Desirable skills, knowledge and experiences

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Mgt/ Food & Beverage/Hospitality from a recognized institution
•  7 years’ experience as manager
•  Trained & Experienced in HACCP Experience in a busy hospital added advantage

not later than 15th August 2023

Physiotherapist

Main Duties

•  Conducting evaluation and assessment of patients having physical disabilities, disorders or injuries
•  Identifying treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve the treatment goals
•  Planning for the most efficient and effective treatment regime
•  Carrying out the rehabilitative program and designate the party to carry out a treatment plan, e.g. patient, employee, ward staff, family members etc
•  Conducting regular evaluations of patients to assess progress and response to therapy and revise treatment programs where necessary to achieve goals
•  Participating in treatment team meetings with Doctors, nurses and other physiotherapists in order to provide information regarding patient assessment and to further coordinate treatment goals and programs
•  Advising and recommending to referring doctors on necessary interventions and/or change of management
•  Developing treatment plans to be followed by patients after discharge, advising the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge, and organizing their physiotherapy appointments
•  Training patients, families and other professionals in treatment techniques and exercises outlined in the program
•  Writing initial reports of results on the evaluation of patient’s physical condition and preparing written treatment plan
•  Providing statistical information by preparing year-end summaries on patients treated and their conditions and progress
•  Conducting educational sessions on therapy treatment

Required Qualifications for the Position

•  Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy
•  Registered with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists
•  At least two (2) experience as a physiotherapist in a busy setup
•  Good communication skills, Honest
•  Good interpersonal skills

not later than 22ndAugust 2023

Occupational Therapist

Main Duties

•  Evaluating Physicians/Surgeons’ referrals and patients’ medical records to determine occupational therapy needs
•  Conferring with physicians, surgeons, psychologists, nurses and social workers regarding patient cases
•  Developing individual treatment plans and administrating relevant therapy regimes
•  Conducting regular evaluations of patients to assess progress and response to therapy and revise the treatment program as necessary
•  Participating in treatment team meetings to provide information regarding patient assessment and treatment program
•  Maintaining daily treatment evaluation notes of patient’s progress and discharge planning notes and summaries
•  Providing training to other disciplines inside the institution on occupation therapy and special techniques or equipment used in patient care
•  Training patients in the use of splints made and care of the same to avoid injuries like blisters
•  Training patients to use prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommending modifications
•  Adapting or modifying prefabricated equipment to meet individual needs, and monitor use of adaptive equipment
•  Preparing written treatment plans and maintaining a record of patients treated
•  Developing of home occupational therapy plan for discharged patients
•  Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required

Required Qualifications for the Position

•  Degree in a related field with 2 years of work experience
•  Higher Diploma in a related field with 4 years work experience
•  Diploma in Occupation Therapy with 5 years work experience
•  Registered by the Kenya Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA)
•  Good customer services skills
•  Problem-solving skills

not later than 22ndAugust 2023

Method of Application

If you are interested in the above position and you meet the requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV, copies of Academic Certificates, three [3] referees and include their telephone contacts and email address to hrrecruit@materkenya.com 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note we do not charge any fee at any stage of our recruitment