Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse – (38 Positions)

July 10, 2023
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Job Description

  • Full Time
  • Kericho

Kericho County

VISION
A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life.
MISSION
To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources.
ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS
The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km.Duties and responsibilities

Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
Providing appropriate healthcare service including Intergraded Management of Childhood Illnesses(IMCI), Immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, delivery, providing health education and counseling to patients/ clients and community on identified health needs;
Referring patients and clients appropriately;
Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care;
Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and collecting and compiling data.

Requirements for Appointment

Diploma in any of the following discipline: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.

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