Job Description
In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, a suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professional with impeccable track record is required to fill this position.
In addition to the above outlined and the below listed qualifications and responsibilities, the candidate should also possess the following skills; excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, empathetic, flexibility and adaptability, team player, honest and accountable.
The candidate should also be physically fit as the job requires a lot of movement.
Qualifications (Education, Skills and Experience)
1. Bachelor’s degree in in Nursing from an accredited institution.
2. Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.
3. 3 years’ experience at Grade 8 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
OR
1. Higher Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution.
2. Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.
3. 5 years’ experience as a Nurse Assistant within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provision of Nursing care and counselling.
2. Observe patients’ vital signs, review and maintain patients’ records and reports from assistant nurse and where appropriate escalate matters to the chief clinical officer for action.
3. Ensure care and patients assisted in movement within the health centre.
4. Carry out simple procedures like, dressing simple wounds while referring difficult procedures to the Clinical Officer.
5. Ensure proper maintenance of patient records.
6. Plan, supervise and co-ordinate nursing care.
7. Ensure availability of medical supplies and keep inventory of medical supplies.
8. Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of the clinic environment.
9. Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.