Summary
Date Posted:Tuesday, March 28 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

VACANCY No. 03/PROM/2023/43

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SERVICES

Requirements for Appointment
• Served in the grade of Principal Nursing Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Surgical Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing, Forensic Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Management and leadership, Mental Health or Geriatric Nursing from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinating development of policies, standards and guidelines in the provision of nursing services;
• Ensuring application of the nursing process at the service delivery unit of specialization;
• Carrying out comprehensive health needs assessment in the area of specialization;
• Formulating interventions to address identified health needs;
• Monitoring and evaluating health care services in a health facility;
• Coordinating implementation of nursing related projects and programmes;
• Coordinating the provision of appropriate healthcare services including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood Illnesses (IMAI), immunization and reproductive health;
• Coordinating preparation of training plans/programmes for nurses at the service delivery department;
• Providing quantification and specifications for procurement of medical supplies and equipment;
• Conducting research and preparing-reports;
• Advising Health/Hospital Management Team (HMT) on matters relating to Nursing Services;
• Implementing continuing professional development programmes for nurses;
• Preparing strategic/annual work plans in a health facility; and
• Coaching and mentoring staff


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Qualified candidates are required to make an application by downloading and completing a Promotion Application Form (PSB FORM -2 (Revised 2023) from County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke  Duly filled application form should be sent to the Board through the Post Office or Courier Services in a sealed envelope to the address below On or Before 28th March, 2023, clearly indicating the vacancy number and position applied for on the envelope (Hand delivered applications will not be accepted)

The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building- Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU

Interested and qualified? Go to Nakuru County Government on nakuru.go.ke to apply


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