Jacaranda Health Career Opportunities 2013

Cleaners / Janitors
Jacaranda Health is a venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa.
We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women.
Job Description
Specifically, we seek experienced, motivated staff to work with us in as Cleaners / Janitors to maintain a clean facility, follow procedures on infection control and waste disposal, dispose of both medical and general waste, and transport and wash soiled linens in our upcoming second facility.
These roles are critical to Jacaranda’s goal of delivering quality customer service and maintaining superior patient satisfaction.
We seek individuals who are organized, flexible, personable, and have strong commitments to providing friendly and respectful care to all women.  Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure consistent cleanliness of the facility, of both general waste and medical waste
Clean and sterilize in-patient areas of the facility following deliveries and other patient procedures
Transport soiled linens to the laundry, wash, dry, and restock
Sterilize equipment as assigned
Any other duties as may be assigned such as stocking routine items and even assisting in wheeling patients in the facility.
Desired Qualifications
The desired candidate should possess the following:
Completed secondary school education
At least three years’ work experience
Required: At least 1-2 years’ experience working as a cleaner/Janitor or equivalent in a health facility. Preference given for experience working in busy hospitals or maternities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and empathy
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
Willingness to work night shifts as needed
To apply;
First, complete the online form available by clicking here
After completing the application, please also submit your CV and a cover letter to jobs@jacarandahealth.org.
We anticipate that the salary for this position will be approximately Ksh. 15,000 gross, inclusive of all allowances.
Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered.
No calls please.
Your application must be received by September 30, 2013
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.