Kirinyaga County Jobs- Nursing Officers (2 Posts)

Nursing Officer Jobs in Kirinyaga County

Nursing Officers (Nephrology) – 2 Posts
JOB REF: CPSB/MOH/19/04/01/17

Responsibilities for the Nursing Officer Job

• Nursing and assessment of patients;
• Education to patients and their families;
• Initiation of dialysis, patient and machine monitoring during dialysis and termination of the dialysis procedure;
• Home dialysis training;
• Nursing care prior to and following renal transplant;
• Care of renal patients in the secondary stage involving rehabilitation and in the tertiary stage;
• Organizing for and coordinating training for staff on renal care
• Ensuring a safe environment for care of patients.
• Taking appropriate care of patients with kidney disease who receive dialysis or renal transplants;
• Providing patients with the necessary information;
• Educating patients regarding risk factors that can result from chronic
  kidney disease;
• Supervising and mentoring NO-Interns; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Maintaining records on patients/Clients health condition and care.
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/ clients and preparing individualized reports;
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports;
• Identifying occupational health needs and making appropriate recommendations. Verifying and maintaining information relating to patients admission
• Keeping records of drugs and supplies
• Guiding, supervising and counseling staff performing routine duties

Requirements for the Nursing Officer Job

• For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Diploma in Community health nursing from Kenya Medical Training
• College or any other recognized Institution;
• Be a holder of a higher diploma in Nephrology Nursing from a recognized training institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of Kenya
• Produce evidence of successfully completed internship.
• Working experience will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution;
• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
• Must be conversant with computer applications.
• Civil Servants in Job Group K are encouraged to apply

How To Apply

All applications should be sent by post quoting the job reference number on the subject of the application and on the envelop.

Applications can also be hand delivered to the County Governor’s office, Kirinyaga at the County Public Service Board Office (Room 18) on or before 12th May 2017.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Successful candidate will be required to produce: Clearance Certificate from CID, HELB, KRA, EACC, and CRB.

Women who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. The Salary and benefits attached to this post may be subject to review as would be advised by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

Secretary
Kirinyaga County Public Service Board
P.O Box 260-10304
KUTUS.