Nurse Supervisor, Labor & Delivery (LDR) at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Description Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​SummaryThe Incumbent will be responsible for safe and quality care for patients, capital and operational budgets as well as ensuring efficient utilization of available resources in Labor & Delivery (LDR) Unit.Responsibilities: Lead the Labor & Delivery unit team in formulation, implementation, and evaluation of annual goals & objectives in accordance with the Program and Nursing Division strategic objectivesEnsure staff coverage and skill mix for safe and effective patient careIn collaboration with others, lead the LDR Unit staff in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, clinical pathways, and care guidelines in line with identified standardsLead in development of a culture of safe practice in collaboration with clinical teams and actively participate in multidisciplinary clinical roundsParticipate in establishment of standards of care with unit staff and monitor delivery of care according to established standardsEmploy effective change management strategies to support in enhancement of safe patient careTake lead in unit based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) and ensure participation by nursesGuide nursing staff in initiation of and participation in unit based as well as hospital wide nursing research projectsEnsure program-based client satisfaction survey is carried out, monitor trends of incidences/complaints and take appropriate action Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BScN)Registered nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of KenyaCertificate in BLS and ALSO5 years of continuous clinical experience in Obstetrics Unit in acute care hospitalDemonstrate current knowledge in general nursingDemonstrate leadership in management skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work within a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills