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Jacaranda Maternity
Nairobi, Kenya
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Posted:Oct 1 By:Hiring Kenya

Company Details
Name:Jacaranda Maternity
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Website: https://www.jacarandamaternity.co.ke/
Description: Our mission is to provide high-quality, client-centered, affordable care to mothers and their babies at the highest standards​We achieve our mission by adhering to the following core values: Uncompromising Quality We aim to set a gold standard for quality of care and measure ourselves constantly against our goals. Patient-Centered Care We are sensitive to client and community needs and perceptions by providing prompt, efficient and equitable service as well as feedback, involving clients and community in the resolution of problems that always affect them whilst remaining respectful Teamwork and Openness We leverage strength in unity and diversity to create an environment where we work as a team and have open, direct and transparent conversations and uphold mutual respect Initiative & Continuous Improvement We do what we must do to get the results we need while maintaining the quality of care and dignity of our clients. We learn from our failures to continually improve ourselves guided by evidence, and as we forge a new path, we know that there is always a better way to provide exceptional service Sustainability In order to scale and provide more impact to more communities, we aim to be fiscally sustainable, whilst being mindful of affordability JACARANDA'S VISION Our vision is to become East Africa's largest chain of hospitals that offer high-quality, affordable maternal care as its core service. In addition, we seek to achieve global recognition as a center of clinical excellence and laboratory innovations in maternal health.​By providing high-quality, affordable service at scale, we hope to make a significant positive impact on maternal and child health outcomes in Kenya and beyond. JACARANDA'S HISTORY Jacaranda Maternity started with a vision of bringing high-quality, affordable maternal healthcare to women in Nairobi. We began in 2011 as a mobile clinic, offeing antenatal services to women along Thika Road in Nairobi. As we expanded our services to include delivery, we opened our first stand-alone clinic in Ruiru in 2012 to supplement our mobile clinic services. As demand for our services increased, we had to expand our space. We moved to our current Kahawa West clinic in 2014. Since this move, we have been able to expand our offerings to include more comprehensive maternal health, pediatric health, and general consultation services. Since our founding, we have conducted over 4,500 deliveries and 82,000 outpatient visits and have had excellent outcomes. In this time, we have had zero maternal deaths, a 0.04% stillborn rate, and 66% fewer maternal complications than our competitor hospitals. As we continue to expand, we keep the core tenants of providing high-quality, affordable care at the forefront of everything we do. Our rich history gives us the expertise to care for you and your family, and we look forward to continuing to serve you!
Job Description

° We place great value in candidates who are fantastic communicators in verbal and written forms, and for this role, being able to translate and clearly explain technical concepts in “plain English” while also transforming non-technical concepts into actual technical specifications that can be executed. 

Technical Skills

° 4+ years experience with PHP: Given the reliance on PHP 5.6, in-depth knowledge of PHP, including experience with upgrading and securing PHP applications, is crucial.

° 3+ years experience with Database Management and Optimization: Proficiency in MySQL, including the ability to design, optimize, and secure databases. Experience with MySQL user account management and log analysis tools is essential. Comfortable writing application logic for data retrieval and storage; able to craft intermediate to advanced queries for data analysis.

° 2+ years experience with Python: Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and maintaining applications in Python applications.

° 3+ years experience with Infrastructure Management: Strong experience with server and network infrastructure management, including virtualization technologies, server hardware.

° 3+ years experience with Cloud Services: Strong experience developing and maintaining applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

° 2+ years experience with Security and Compliance: A strong understanding of IT security best practices, data protection laws and compliance requirements, particularly in managing and securing sensitive medical data.

° Software Development Practices: Familiarity with modern software development practices, including version control, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and agile methodologies.

Strategic and Managerial Skills

° Project Management: Ability to oversee complex projects, from planning and execution to monitoring and closing, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. As an organization we place a large emphasis on being able to articulate and track progress using formal project management software, which we will provide.  

° Change Management: Experience in managing technology change, including system upgrades and migrations, with minimal disruption to business operations.

° Team Leadership and Development: Skills in leading, mentoring, and developing IT teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

° Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Proficiency in negotiating with and managing vendors, as well as engaging with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements, report progress, and align IT initiatives with business objectives.

Communication and Analytical Skills

° Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders and facilitate productive discussions.

° Problem-Solving and Analytical Abilities: Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a knack for analytical thinking and the ability to use data to inform decisions, optimize operations, and resolve issues.

Adaptability and Continuous Learning

° Adaptability: The IT landscape is continuously evolving, so the IT manager must be adaptable, staying abreast of new technologies and best practices that could benefit the company.

° Learning and Development: A commitment to personal and professional development, encouraging a learning culture within the IT team to ensure skills remain up-to-date and relevant.

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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