Nursing jobs at Kenyatta National Hospital

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 planning and delivery of nursing services are addressed and meet the changing needs of clients.
  
•   Collaborating with 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.
  
•   Preparing employees for the desired changes in working styles, attitudes and work
  ethics.
  
•   Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the divisional/individual  
  
  0. performance targets.
     
     Qualifications and experience
     
     
• Higher Diploma in Nursing or Diploma in Advanced Nursing
• Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution. OR
• Masters degree in Nursing (MSN) from a recognized university.

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At least three (3) years experience at the level of Deputy Chief Nurse in a large

Evidence of at least one (1) month training in general management.

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Registration with the Nursing Council and possession of a current retention certificate.

Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six

(6) weeks from a recognized institution.

Demonstrated a high degree of professional competencies and administered

capability as well as broad experience in Nursing and Health care standards and programmes

The position is on a three (3) year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance. 25. NURSING OFFICER II, JOB GROUP K9 (17 POSTS): CRITICAL CARE (8 POSTS), OPERATING ROOM (3 POSTS), PAEDIATRIC (2 POSTS), NEONATAL (2 POSTS), ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY (2 POSTS)

• Job Purpose

The Nursing Officer II will be responsible to the Senior Nursing Officer for planning of nursing care of patients in the respective areas.
Duties and Responsibilities

0.   Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes.
1.   Providing health education and counselling to patients/clients.
2.   Referring patients and clients appropriately.
3.   Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans.
4.   Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care.
5.   Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment.
6.   Collecting and compiling data. Qualifications and Experience
7.   Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) or Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN).
8.   Post-basic training in any of the following specialities: Critical Care, Operating Room, Paediatrics, Neonatal, Accident & Emergency nursing and have at least one (1) year experience in the area of speciality.
9.   Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
10.   Valid Practising License from Nursing Council of Kenya.

  Certificate in computer operations from a recognized institution.
NURSING OFFICER III , JOB GROUP K10 (52 POSTS) 
Job Purpose

• The Nursing Officer III will be responsible to the Senior Nursing Officer for planning of nursing care of patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes.
  
•   Providing health education and counselling to patients/clients.
  
•   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
  
•   Collecting and compiling data. Qualifications and Experience
  

•   Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) or Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN).
  
•   Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
  
•   Valid Practising License from Nursing Council of Kenya.
  
•   Certificate in computer operations from a recognized institution.