Mortician at Avenue Healthcare

Mortician at Avenue Healthcare – Avenue Healthcare Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Avenue Healthcare is recruiting a Mortician for its mortuary department in Kisumu. This is a full-time position within the healthcare sector, requiring a qualified professional to manage mortuary operations in compliance with Kenya’s regulatory and clinical standards. The Mortician at Avenue Healthcare will oversee the receipt, preservation, and release of deceased persons while maintaining strict infection control and chain-of-custody procedures.

Avenue Healthcare, established in 1995, extends medical services to corporate and individual patients through managed healthcare solutions. The mortuary function is integral to the hospital’s service delivery, requiring a practitioner who combines technical expertise with compassion when supporting bereaved families during their most difficult moments.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive bodies from wards, casualty departments, external facilities, police, and the public, ensuring respectful handling and strict adherence to standard mortuary protocols.
• Confirm identity details through documentation and labeling systems; maintain traceability by updating mortuary registers for all receipts, movements, and releases.
• Place bodies in cold storage according to standard operating procedures, ensuring correct positioning, labeling, and preservation measures are applied consistently.
• Identify medico-legal cases and escalate appropriately; maintain controlled access and chain-of-custody documentation for all such cases.
• Assist in post-mortem processes, including preparation of the post-mortem area, equipment readiness, safe body handling, and return of bodies to cold storage or authorized release.
• Prepare bodies for viewing and release in line with hospital protocols and cultural sensitivity, including washing, dressing, shrouding, and basic presentation as per approved standards.
• Release bodies only to authorized representatives after verifying identity, legal authorization, and documentation completeness; provide respectful guidance to families on mortuary timelines and procedures.
• Maintain mortuary cleanliness through routine disinfection and decontamination; monitor cold-room temperatures, record findings, and escalate any deviations promptly.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, safe handling of hazardous substances, and correct segregation and disposal of biohazard waste in line with hospital policy.
• Manage mortuary consumables inventory, including mortuary sheets, disinfectants, PPE, and labeling materials; flag reorder needs and expiry dates.
• Support accurate billing and charge capture to reduce revenue leakage; contribute to unit financial performance through cost control and resource optimization.
• Attend departmental handovers, meetings, and training sessions; mentor new staff and students where assigned.
• Comply with Avenue Healthcare governance policies, including fraud prevention and detection protocols; implement audit recommendations and report any irregularities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma in Mortuary Science, Mortuary Management, or related qualification.
• Valid Mortician license from the Kenya Health Professional Oversight Authority.
• Minimum two years’ experience working in a hospital mortuary or funeral services environment.
• Sound knowledge of biosafety protocols and specimen handling requirements.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed mortuary records, registers, and documentation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work calmly and professionally with bereaved families while maintaining strict confidentiality and dignity.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and integrity in handling sensitive and regulated processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and local languages where applicable.

What to Expect

• Work in a regulated healthcare environment where infection prevention and control, legal compliance, and chain-of-custody procedures are paramount.
• Interact regularly with bereaved families, hospital staff across departments, and external agencies such as police; emotional resilience and professionalism are essential.
• Manage sensitive deceased persons and documentation; the role demands meticulous attention to detail and unwavering adherence to hospital and legal protocols.
• This Mortician at Avenue Healthcare position in Kisumu is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.