Nursing Officer
FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a
Christian relief and development agency in partnership with Lavington United
Church seeks to fill in the following vacant position in Gatina Dispensary in
Kawangware - Nairobi.
POSITION: NURSING
OFFICER (1 POSITION)
REPORTING TO:
CLINICAL OFFICER IN-CHARGE.
CONTRACT PERIOD: ONE YEAR CONTRACT- RENEWABLE
DUTY STATION: GATINA DISPENSARY-NAIROBI
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30TH NOVEMBER, 2012
SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Assess
patients and clients and establish health care needs daily and as necessary.
• Plan
health care interventions daily and as necessary, and implement.
• Diagnose
simple common health conditions, prescribe, and administer treatment.
• Provide
appropriate healthcare service; e.g. immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care,
administration of treatment, dispensing drugs, etc.
• Provide
health education and counseling to patients and clients on identified health
problems and socio-economic issues related to their health.
• Refer
patients and clients appropriately.
• Evaluate
healthcare outcomes to patients/clients and write individualized report.
• Maintain
records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care data.
• Keep
clinical environment tidy and safe.
• Ensure
efficiency and safety of assigned nursing commodities.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
(MINIMUM)
Hold
a Diploma or a Degree in Registered Nursing/ midwife from a recognized nursing
training institution and in possession of a registration certificate issued by
the Nursing Council of Kenya
Is
in good professional standing with the Nursing Council of Kenya
At
least three years’ experience working in a busy ANC/PMTCT and HIV and AIDS
comprehensive Care Centre (CCC) setting.
Additional
training as VCT/HTC counselor, Nutrition and Computer literacy will be added
advantage.
Committed
to serve the poor in relation to FH/Kenya’s Christian foundation and beliefs
Interested and qualified candidates should
send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary),
updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to: Human Resources Manager, FH Kenya, P O BOX
14978 -00800 NAIROBI, Email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org or drop them at our
Nairobi office. (Life Ministry Centre, 3rd Floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani. Next to Kilimani Police station) latest by
30th November, 2012.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
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