Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade for this cadre. Work at this level will be carried out under the close supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Specifically duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• All the nursing duties, including nursing assessment of outpatients,
• Administering general provision of medical and public health services to staff and students.
• Implement QMS in the department
• Participation in staff education and staff meeting
• Taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
• providing emotional support to patients and relatives
• Carry out technical procedures
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment
• Perform comprehensive physical examination
• Respond to emergency situations to save life and offer prompt treatment;
• Dress wounds and injuries
• Administer drugs
• Assess and report on the needs required to support the nursing services;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care;
• Plan, implement interventions and prepare periodic reports.

Requirements for Appointment

For Appointment to this grade a candidate must:

• A holder of Diploma in Nursing – Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Possessing a minimum of 3 years’ experience (any 3 years cumulative in at most 2 health units) in nursing practice in a busy set up in the area of specialization.
• Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Having a current practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Having proven diligence in nursing practice,
• A team player, have a good track record
• Willing and ready to work during odd hours.
• Having a proven post-basic training in critical care/counseling psychology/mental health or any other relevant area as a distinct advantage.

Method of Application

Submit ten (10) copies of your CV, e-mail address, telephone contacts, postal address, current post, copy of current pay slip, verified copies of academic, professional certificates and testimonials and provide three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about their competence and areas of specialization, one of who must be a recent/last employer in sealed envelopes clearly marked with specific reference number to  dvcfa@mmu.ac.ke
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Closing Date : 28 July. 2023