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Clinical Nurse (In Vitro Fertilization) At Aga Khan University Hospital

Aga Khan University Hospital

Healthcare / Medical full time Nairobi Posted 1 month ago

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.​Responsibilities Fertility Assessment & Care Coordination Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including reproductive, medical, surgical, and psychosocial history. Coordinate the patient fertility journey from initial consultation through treatment and pregnancy confirmation. Schedule appointments, investigations, procedures, and laboratory services to ensure timely care. Collaborate with physicians, embryologists, pharmacists, and laboratory teams to deliver seamless patient care. Monitor treatment progress, identify risks, and promptly escalate complications such as Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS). Patient Education & Clinical Support Educate patients on fertility investigations, IVF protocols, medications, self-injections, procedures, post-treatment care, and follow-up. Promote medication adherence and provide emotional support throughout the fertility journey, referring patients for counselling when needed. Perform nursing procedures including vital signs monitoring, venipuncture, IV cannulation, specimen collection, pregnancy testing, medication administration, and recovery assessments. Recognize and respond to treatment-related complications, including medication reactions, bleeding, infection, anesthetic complications, and vasovagal episodes. Procedural Support Assist clinicians during fertility procedures, including ultrasound monitoring, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, intrauterine insemination (IUI), hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, and fertility preservation procedures. Prepare patients, equipment, and procedure rooms while providing post-procedure nursing care and monitoring recovery. Ensure accurate documentation, patient identification, specimen labeling, chain of custody, and safe handling and transport of gametes, embryos, and reproductive tissues in collaboration with embryology teams. Quality, Safety & Professional Practice Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, clinical audits, and quality review meetings. Maintain readiness of procedure rooms, recovery areas, emergency equipment, and resuscitation resources through routine checks. Support inventory management of fertility medications and consumables, including temperature monitoring, and promptly report equipment failures. Practice in accordance with Nursing Council of Kenya standards, mentor junior staff and students, and perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent. Current registration/licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred). Additional certification or training in reproductive medicine or fertility nursing is desirable. Minimum of three (3) years' post-registration clinical nursing experience. At least two (2) years in reproductive medicine, women's health, gynaecology, obstetrics or IVF/fertility services are preferred. Demonstrate knowledge of IVF, ICSI, IUI, embryo transfer, fertility medications and reproductive endocrinology.