Job Description
CPSBM/15/25/10/2023
Job Group G
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
a) Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will
work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level
will entail:
i. Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs;
ii. Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on
patients'/clients' health needs;
iii. Providing appropriate healthcare service, including immunization, antenatal care, delivery, referring patients and clients appropriately;
iv. Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients preparing individualized
reports;
v. Making appropriate discharge plan for patients;
vi. Conducting assessment of school health needs;
vii. Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports;
viii. Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care;'
ix. Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
x. Ensuring safe custody for in-patients’ belongings;
xi. Conducting home visits, following up discharged patients/clients and
providing continuity of care; and
xii. Treating minor ailments.
b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i. Be a Kenyan Citizen
ii. Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya
Enrolled Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse or Enrolled Nurse/Midwife from a recognized training
institution;
iii. Enrolment Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
iv. Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
v. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution