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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).

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 regulations.    Communicating and interpreting policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor their practices and implementation.    Coordinating patient care activities in collaboration with nurse managers, administrative and other technical personnel in the Hospital.    Developing nursing standards and playing a leading role in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation.    Ensuring that the

NURSE PRACTITIONERS Overview Nurse practitioners are specialists and advanced practice registered nurses in certain fields of nursing. This knowledge has been gained both from practice and experience and pursuing education from institutions of learning. Nurse practitioners are trained to diagnose and treat both chronic and acute illnesses (ICN). Nurse practitioners must complete a master’s degree or a doctoral degree program. They also undergo advanced clinical training.  Nurse practitioners are qualified to perform the following,  Make diagnosis of medical problems  Refer clients for advanced treatment  Perform advanced procedures  Order medication and treatment  Order diagnostic tests  Nurse practitioners can work in many areas including, nursing homes, hospitals and private offices. Nurse practitioners do not practice under the supervision of a physician but their collaborative actions ensure quality health care provision.  WHY WE NEED TO ESTABLISH ADVANCED PRACT

Psychiatric nurses psychiatric unit nurses are required to have an associate's or a bachelor's degree in nursing and a state nursing license. They care for individuals with psychiatric illnesses who need to be in inpatient or day hospital settings. Psychiatric unit nurses care for patients with illness or disease that has led them to temporary or long-term hospitalization. They are responsible for direct care of a set of patients, facilitating their recovery through social interaction and traditional therapies. Psychiatric unit nurses are required to complete state nursing licensure requirements, and due to the complexity of this specialization, many employers prefer that these nurses hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Additional voluntary certifications are also available to enhance these professionals' training and job prospects. Responsibilities As many patients are hospitalized because they are a danger to themselves and others, nurses are responsible

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES East African Kidney Institute is an institute established with an aim of increasing capacity at county and regional level for renal service provision and improvement of overall livelihood of Kenyans through training and research in the areas of Urology and Nephrology DIPLOMA IN RENAL NURSING DURATION: 1 YEAR Admission Requirements i.Diploma in Nursing (KRN/M, KRCHN). The candidate must be registrable by a professional body of Nursing (NCK). OR ii. Holders of Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate.  The applicants should be registrable by a professional body of Nursing AND iii. Must have a minimum of Two years of Nursing practice experience AND iv. At least C plain at KCSE or equivalent v. Equivalent qualifications from the four East Africa Community Countries including Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda shall be considered General

Job Summary TG Health is a company dedicated to the prevention and management of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities. Job Description Qualified Candidates will; Maintain records of patients’ care, condition, progress, or problems while reporting and discussing observations with supervisor or case manager. Provide the patients with help such as moving in and out of beds, bath, wheelchairs or automobiles and support patient with personal hygiene. Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting them with their personal care. In addition, the home nurse will entertain, converse with, or read aloud to the patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert. Requirements 1. Must be a registered nurse (RNs) or if not a nurse, register for a one month course to be a certified Home Health Aide by TG health 2. Completed a four-year (4) bachelor of science in nursing (BScN) degree( waiv

Kisumu city has been hit hard by Cholera outbreak which started at the Kodiaga prison. The outbreak has claimed 3 lives in Kisumu. It has also claimed 8 lives nationally so far. 30 others are admitted with cholera within Kisumu city. The outbreak has also srpread to Otonglo villages in kisumu. The Cholera outbreak has led to cancellation of all food handlers licenses affecting business badly. And with poor hygiene compounded with poor drainage as seen in Kibuye market, the outbreak is set to spread further. So far, 120 cases have been reported in the past 2 months in the capital Nairobi with top hotels also affected. the government has also set up six treatment centers in informal settlements to treat cases. Some cases of cholera have also been reported in Machakos. These trends are worrying health experts since Cholera is a preventable disease. And with the nurses strike on its 52nd day, the situation is set to get worse. Garissa county has been mapped as a potential spot for an

Bliss GVS Nurse Jobs In Kenya Nurse Job at Bliss GVS A healthcare provider in Kenya, East and central Africa is looking for candidates to fill the following positions: Duties for the Registered Nurse Job Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursi

Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease which results when we ingest Vibrio cholerae bacteria. This bacteria is usually transmitted through foods and water contaminated by fecal matter. The bacteria produce potent toxins which binds to the walls of the small intestine and interfere with normal fluid movement across the wall of the intestine leading to excretion of large amount of fluid. Cases can occur in places where waste management systems have failed and food and water get contaminated.  In Nairobi the disease has not been limited to overcrowded slum areas alone, even well established four star and five star hotels have been affected. The situation has been made worse by the ongoing nurses strike as the striking nurses play a big   role in public education on prevention measures, screening and prompt treatment of cases. Signs and symptoms Symptoms begin from a few hours to five days after ingesting the bacteria. Signs and symptoms will include, Rice watery stoo