Vacancy title:
Nursing Officer
Jobs at:
Pwani UniversityDeadline of this Job:
5th September, 2019
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 26, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
This is a mid level position in this cadre in the University and appointment is on permanent and pensionable terms or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other reason. GRADE B 1 POSITION: REF: PU/ADV/06/08/2019 .
Job Responsibilities:
• Maintain infection prevention as per IPG guidelines
• Attending to patients, patient observation/taking vital sign – blood pressure monitoring, temperature, respiration and pulse rate and weight.
• Assessment of patient’s conditions and applying appropriate Nursing measures
• Care of instruments by disinfecting and sterilizing
• Escorting referred patients and ensuring the ambulance is equipped with emergency equipments.
• Budget and order for supplies as necessary and actual treatment of patients, -dressing, suturing and giving injections.
• Maintain patient’s records and health promotion through counseling, information giving and health education.
• Assisting in recording keeping of patients
• Counseling and taking care of patients in the unit
• Providing health education to patients.
• Writing monthly reports/incidence reports at the Health Unit
• Assisting in making requisitions for supplies and equipment
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Job Skills:
• Interpersonal skills
• Team work skills
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Analytical ability
Job Qualifications:
• The candidate must have a Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• In addition, the candidate must be registered with a relevant professional body. i.e Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN)
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified
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Job application procedure
Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions.
Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Applications should include an up to date CV, giving details of applicants age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.
Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Persons living with Disabilities should attach a copy of their National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) registration Card.
The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday 5th September, 2019. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
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