AMREF Theatre Nurse Job in Nairobi Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. 

With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. 

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

We are seeking to fill the post of Theatre Nurse based at AMREF Headquarters.

Position: Theatre Nurse

Reference Number: CHR/12/11-10

Duty Station: Nairobi

Stationed in Nairobi and reporting to the Medical Service Nurse Coordinator, the Theatre Nurse will provide administrative and technical support to the Medical Service Unit on outreach services according to the MOUs between AMREF and the Hospitals concerned. 

Specific areas of responsibility will include:

• Assisting the Nurse Coordinator as necessary and provide relevant theatre technical support
• Providing support to medical services’ response to disasters and emergencies
• Liaising with outreach hospitals in preparation of outreach visits, schedules and work plans
• Booking outreach flights and informing aviation to prepare flight manifests
• Providing support in sourcing medical supplies, drugs and equipment for use during outreach visits.
• Maintaining outreach reports, schedules of visitors and outreach related correspondence
• Assist in planning and implementing workshops and other training initiatives
• Assisting  in preparation and follow-up of specialist allowances
• Providing support to Kenya Outreach Drought response needs such as reporting, attending meeting and representing the programme in Kenya Country Office Forums
• Assisting in communication with outreach hospitals, specialists and other outreach coordinating centers.

The ideal candidate will be a Kenya Registered Peri-operative Nurse (KRPoN) with at least 3 years experience, of which 1 year should be in Peri-operative Nursing.  

S/he should demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks and produce reports on time and work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment. 

S/he should have good communication, planning and organizational skills. 

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and results-oriented professional. 

 If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the Online application form here attaching your CV.  

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Wednesday, 5 December 2012. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted