Job Description
Director, Nursing Services – Job Grade KUTRRH 2, Ref. V/FT/02/2024 (1
Position)
Job Purpose: The Director, Nursing Services’ job exists to provide leadership, oversight and
coordination of the Directorate of Nursing Services, its operations and service quality in collaboration
with the Director Clinical Services at KUTRRH.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Formulate and implement policies on standards of care for patients on referral from other
Hospitals or institutions within or outside Kenya.
• Ensuring compliance to the provisions of the Nurses Act. Cap 257.
• Formulating, interpreting and reviewing policies relating to nursing services.
• Domesticating and ensuring compliance with nursing standards, guidelines and ethics.
• Facilitating development and review of training programs for nurses.
• Providing technical advice on matters pertaining to Nursing services.
• Developing and maintaining standards and guidelines for nursing supplies.
• Ensuring recommendations from nursing research are implemented to inform policy
development.
• Monitoring and evaluating nursing services.
• Facilitating research and promoting innovations.
• Ensuring performance management and capacity development.
• Planning and budgeting for nursing services.
• Managing facilities, assets and resources of nursing services.
• Represent the Hospital in relevant meetings of National Health Agenda as appointed by the
Chief Executive Officer.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Requirements
i. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
ii. Master’s degree in Nursing any of the following disciplines; Midwifery, Medical Surgical
Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing,
Forensic Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Management or
any other relevant and related field from a recognized institution.
iii. At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience with eight (8) years in a senior
management position.
iv. Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
v. Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
vi. Leadership/Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized
Institution.
vii. Proficiency in computer applications.
viii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key Competencies & Attributes
• Effective Resource Management: Excels in efficiently allocating and utilizing available
resources, whether it’s budget, personnel, or materials.
• Managing Performance and Driving Outcomes: Adept at setting clear performance
expectations, monitoring progress, and ensuring that team members meet their goals. Focuses
on developing the Hospital’s capacity to achieve its mission through fostering talent,
enhancing skills, and creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Effective Leadership Skills: Inspires others by articulating a compelling vision for the Hospital’s
development while embracing change, driving innovation, and motivating teams to adapt
and thrive in dynamic environments.
• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrates genuine care and understanding toward patients
and their families. Fosters trust and enhances the overall patient experience.
• Effective Communication: Ability to effectively articulate ideas, policies, and strategies
effectively to various stakeholders — both internally and externally.
• Policy Development: Skilled in formulating, reviewing, and implementing effective and
impactful policies while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks and develop contingency plans
to safeguard the Hospital from internal and external threats.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Excels at analyzing complex issues, identifying root causes, and
developing effective solutions with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Data-driven Decision-Making: Utilizes data analytics and evidence-based insights to inform
decisions, plans and strategies.
• High Standards of Professional Ethics: Demonstrates integrity, transparency, and a
commitment to ethical conduct in all interactions, decisions, and actions.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork, build strong
relationships, and leverage diverse perspectives to achieve collective goals.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Navigates high-pressure situations, unexpected outcomes, and
evolving medical landscapes. Remains composed, flexible, and committed to patient-centered
care.