About this role
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Be a holder of a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing or Kenya Registered Midwifery;
- Possess a Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
- Possess a valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;
- Experience in Midwifery and theatre nursing will be an added advantage
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution;
- Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment and sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
- Providing appropriate healthcare services including integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI), family planning, immunization, PMTCT, Ante-Natal Care and delivery;
- Providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
- Referring patients and clients appropriately;
- Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
- Maintaining records on patients’/clients’ health condition and care;
- Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and collecting and compiling data; and
- Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Skills
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