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Laikipia county public service board would like to hire 155 nurses (nursing officer III) on contractual basis. Terms of service are contractual. Closing date 31st October 2017 For more details go to www.laikipiacounty.go.ke

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Kenya. Our mission is to timely, effectively and innovatively deliver humanitarian services with respect, in solidarity and accountability to our stakeholders, our communities and affected populations. The Society is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic persons to fill the following position: Position Title: Nursing Officer (8 Positions) Reporting to: Nursing Officer In-Charge Job Location: Kalobeyei_ Kakuma Overall Purpose The overall objective is to provide a high standard of client care to both outpatients and inpatients, in accordance with clinical guidelines, policies, procedure, quality standards and guidelines for nursing professional practice. Duties and Responsibilities The Nursing Officer shall work in specific ward/clinic assigned to and would therefore work as both supervisor and team leader of the refugee staff.  Prepare for and assist the doctors

KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL VACANCIES EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR (NURSING SERVICES), JOB GROUP K2 (1 POST) Job Purpose The Deputy Director (Nursing Services) will be reporting the Director, Clinical Services and will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of nursing services in the Hospital. Duties and Responsibilities   · Developing, maintaining and implementing nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice and operational policies while maintaining compliance with National laws and regulith consultants, administrative and other medical staff to improve the quality of services to patients and to resolve identified problems. · Participating in the development and implementation of strategic plans for nursing services. · Participating in the annual planning and budgeting for nursing services during preparation of the Hospital budget and ensure proper utilization of allocated funds. ·

In Kenya, nurses provide a bulk of  direct patient care  at all levels of health .  These services include but not  limited to preventive and  curative. The nursing council of  Kenya  (NCK)  is mandated to set standards  for education and pra ctice of nurses (he althcare workforce report) .  Kenya has 30, 243 nurses currently  practising .  This means t hat  for every 10 000  people  there are 8.3 nurses.  This is way below the WHO recommended ratio.  In  Taita   Taveta ,   only 5 nurses take care of 10 000  people.  This not only leads to burnout  but also the deterioration of services being offered. With  the small salaries and the huge responsibili ties  coupled with burnout being  experienced by the nurses, it is now common to find many nurses leaving the country for other places with better enumeration.  This further worsens a bad situation.  If the  county  governments sack the nurses as they have continued  to th reaten them, then the  health sector ri sks getting in

nurses demonstrating demanding the signing of their CBA The nurses strike is at its 81st day today. the county government and the national government have ignored the nurses demands and instead opted for the 'i care less attitude'. The legal industrial action has brought services at public hospitals to a halt. Many Kenyans are suffering. The nurses strike is based on a CBA that the government has refused to sign. Click the link below to read the nurses CBA below The nurses CBA

KENYA DEFENCE FORCES RECRUITMENT OF GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER (GSO) CADET AND SPECIALIST OFFICERS IN KENYA AUGUST 2017 Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers in Kenya AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2017 Republic of Kenya Ministry of Defence Advertisement for the Recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers into the Kenya Defence Forces. The KDF is pleased to announce to the general public that there will be a recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets & Specialist Officers. Prospective candidates wishing to apply must possess the following relevant requirements. 1. Requirements a. Must be Kenyan citizens. b. Age: Between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets and up to 29 years for Specialist Officers. c. Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards. d. Have no criminal record. e. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”). f. Minimum Weight: (1) Men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).