Head of Nursing Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 250K - 400K)

Our client, a well-established Hospital based in Nairobi that provides professional medical, nursing and rehabilitative care is looking to fill the position of Head of Nursing. 

The successful candidate MUST have a master’s degree in Nursing / Health Care Management and be registered with the Kenya Nursing Council with a valid practice licence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and implement nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with the country’s regulations.
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitor staff practice and implementation.
• Participate in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss patient’s status, census changes, personnel, or patient’s complaints or concerns.
• Evaluate the work performance of all nursing personnel, assist in the determination of wage increases, and implement discipline according to operational policies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and application of key clinical quality indicators, and proactively monitor and implement systems to achieve and/or surpass institutional thresholds.
• Collaborate with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.

Qualifications:

• MUST be registered with the Kenya Nursing Council with a valid practice licence.
• Must have a master’s degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of continuous nursing administration experience.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years in senior management.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills.
• Must have a BLS & ACLS.

Education: Bachelors Degree
 

Job Type: Permanent
 

Location: Nairobi , Kenya
 

Career Level: Senior Level ( 5+ years experience)
 

Salary: Monthly gross salary: Ksh . 250,000 - 400,000 /=(Approx. 2,941 - 4,705 USD) depending on experience

Applications

Please send your up to date CV to: 

recruit@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 

Karen road, Karen.

Deadline: 15th December 2014

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.

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Consolata School of Nursing Principal Tutor Job in Nyeri Kenya

Archdiocese of Nyeri - Consolata Hospital, Mathari, Nyeri.

Consolata Hospital, Mathari, Nyeri seeks to recruit a qualified, experienced, dynamic and highly motivated Principal Tutor for Consolata School of Nursing in Nyeri.

Qualifications:-

• BSN degree
• Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management
• At least 3 years working experience in the position of a Principal tutor or equivalent position in a reputable Medical School in Kenya.
• Be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid 2014 practicing license

Note: Application, Curriculum Vitae, academic Certificates and relevant testimonials to reach the Hospital CEO’s Office on or before 5th December 2014. 

For more information, please visit our websitewww.cmatharihospital.co.ke 

Addressed To:

The CEO
Consolata Hospital - Mathari
P. O. Box 25-10100, 

Nyeri.

Phone: 0203536939 or 0729098324

Email address: cmatharihospital@gmail.com

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Female Nurse Jobs in Kenya

Job Description: Nurse (Female)
 

Our client, a hospital is urgently seeking to recruit a female nurse to join their energetic team.
 

Minimum Qualification

• KRCHN – Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
• Counseling in addiction experience is a must
• At least 2 years experience
• Must be a mature lady of above 32 years of age

If qualified kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Female Nurse’ by 6th December, 2014. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted shall be contacted

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Neema Hospital Nursing Officer In-charge and Nurses Jobs in Kahawa Sukari, Nairobi, Kenya

Neema Hospital is a community hospital situated at Kahawa Sukari and designed to provide quality, affordable and sustainable health care to all. 

The Neema Hospital Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Nursing Officer In-charge

The Nursing Officer will work under the guidance of a Medical Officer Incharge. 

The work will largely involve planning, supervision and provision of Nursing Care at the inpatient and outpatient departments of the hospital

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Specific duties include the following among others

• Assessing patients’ needs for nursing services
• Verification and maintaining information relating to patients admissions.
• Keeping records of drugs and supplies
• Provide leadership to professional and direct care staff within the hospital in order to “secure and assure the highest standards of clinical care.
• Ensure the availability of appropriate administrative and support services within the hospital.
• Provide a “visible, accessible and authoritative presence in ward settings to whom patients and their families can turn for assistance, advice and support”.
• Any other Health duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a committed Christian;
• Holder of a Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Diploma from a recognized training College
• Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Have a minimum of 5 years experience of working in a busy hospital in a similar capacity  including working in a maternity ward.
• Be ready to work under minimum supervision;

Nurse 

2 Positions

The Nurse will work under the guidance of Nursing Officer in-charge. The work will largely be the provision of Nursing Care at the inpatient and outpatient departments of the hospital

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Specific duties include the following among others

• Assessing patients’ needs for nursing services
• Verification and maintaining information relating to patients admissions.
• Keeping records of drugs and supplies
• Giving support and health education to patients.
• Any other Health duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a committed Christian;
• Holder of a Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Diploma from a recognized training College
• Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Be ready to work under minimum supervision;

All applications, CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials, identity card etc should be emailed to info@neemahospital.org or submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to

The Chairman
Neema Hospital Board
PO Box 32183 – 00600
Nairobi

All applications must be received by 7th December 2014. 

Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Nairobi Women’s Hospital Nursing Officers, Senior Staff Nurses and Counselors Jobs in Kenya

At The Nairobi Women’s Hospital, we are changing to better deliver on our promise and live to our vision “We are trusted with the health care of our Women in Africa”. 

As part of this change, exciting vacancies have arisen and invite suitably qualified talent to this winning team.

1. Nursing Officers

(3 Positions) 

Reporting to the Nursing Officer in Charge this position is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the Nursing team within a section (Maternity, OPD, Medical /Surgical).

The job holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality nursing care, optimal resource utilization and customer care.

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a Diploma in KRCHN. Higher National diploma in a specialized area or valid certification in BLS, ACLS or ATLS will be an added advantage. 

The position requires active knowledge and experience in people management and customer care. 

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 6 years cumulative experience in a busy hospital environment and/or 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position leading a team of nursing staff. 

2. Senior Staff Nurse

(6 Positions) 

Reporting to the Nursing Officer this position is responsible for provision of high quality nursing care within (Maternity, OPD, Medical /Surgical, Theatre).

In addition this position is responsible for shift leading. 

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a Diploma in KRCHN. 

Higher National diploma in a specialized area or valid certification in BLS, ACLS or ATLS and prior experience leading a team will be an added advantage. 

The position requires active knowledge and experience in nursing care. 

The successful candidate must have over 4 years cumulative experience in a busy hospital environment. 

3. Counselor

(1 Position) 

Reporting to the Manager- Medical Services and Psychosocial Support this position will be responsible for provision of quality counselling services. 

Applicants must be in possession of a Degree in Counselling Psychology. 

In addition they must have experience of up to 3 years interacting directly with clients and actively providing support. 

Experience in a busy hospital environment or experience or training in social work will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies that shall apply for all the jobs outlined above are Customer Focus with demonstrated interpersonal skills, Team work, Managing performance, Results orientation, Reliability and high degree of professionalism and ethics

Interested candidate are invited to send their applications and cv on or before 30th November 2014 to vacancies@nwch.co.ke quoting the position applied for as the subject line.

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Nurse (Male) Job Vacancy in Karatina, Kenya

Our client, a hospital in Karatina is seeking to recruit a male nurseat one of their branches in Kenya.

Minimum Qualification

KRCHN – Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
 

Counseling in addiction  experience is a must
 

At least 2 year experience

If qualified kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Nurse’ by 30th November, 2014. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted shall be contacted.

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Nurse Job in Karatina, Kenya (Male)

Our client, a hospital in Karatina is seeking to recruit a male nurseat one of their branches in Kenya.

Minimum Qualification

• KRCHN – Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
• Counselling – added advantage
• At least 2 year experience

If qualified kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Nurse’ by 30th November, 2014. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted shall be contacted.

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International Rescue Committee Key Populations (KP) Nurse Job in Lodwar, Kenya

Vacancy: Key Populations (KP) Nurse - Lodwar
 

Sector: Health           
 

Location: Kenya           
 

Employee Type: Regular           
 

Employee Category: Full Time           
 

Job Purpose / Objective: The International Rescue Committee – Kenya Program with funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) implements the Partnership on AIDS (POA Project), a HIV & AIDS Prevention Project in Turkana County in the North - Rift region of Kenya.

IRC wishes to recruit a Key Populations Nurse to provide bio - medical services to key populations in Lodwar, Lokichar, Kalokol and Lokichoggio.

Working closely with other key program staff with direct supervision from the Key Populations and HTC Officer, the key objective of the Key population nurse  is to ensure the timely, confidential, professional and effective provision of bio - medical services to key populations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation, Monitoring & Reporting

• Manage the day - to - day running of the Key Populations Clinic.
• Provide a wide range of Reproductive Health and HIV related services to Female Sex Workers through both static and outreach services. The service package will include:

1. Preventive behavioral skills education including condom use education
2. Condoms and Lubricants distribution.
3. HIV Testing & Counseling./ RESPECT – K Counseling Sessions
4. Screening and Treatment of STI’s.
5. Cervical Cancer Screening & Referral.
6. Provision of Family Planning services
7. TB Screening & Referral.

• Provision of Clinical Care for sexual assault and Gender Based Violence (GBV) survivors.
• Support the KP/HTC Officer in planning and organizing meetings, counseling and behavioral sessions with the targeted beneficiaries.
• Contribute technical, professional and experiential knowledge and skills to enrich the IRC HIV program
• Documentation and management of client records, files and clinic / MOH registers.
• In liaison with the HIS team, ensure monthly key populations data is captured, collected, verified, collated, analyzed and interpreted, and analytical quantitative and qualitative program performance reports generated.
• Documentation of Lessons learnt, Challenges and Best Practices.

Quality Control & Improvement

• Ensure adherence to the National Key Populations (MARPs) minimum package of bio - medical services and the Quality Management Framework for HTC in Kenya (NASCOP, 2010) as well as that of the National Guidelines on the implementation of RESPECT interventions.

Supervision & Leadership

• Support the Key Populations / HTC Officer in identifying staffing, programmatic and technical capacity gaps that impact on program implementation.
• Technically supervise and monitor performance of Key populations HTC Counselor.

Integration, Networking & Coordination

• With direction and support from the KP & HTC Officer, liaise with MOH in maintaining a consistent supply of clinic supplies, test kits and other consumables.
• Explore opportunities of enhanced integration with the Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) project.
• Support MoH in provision of clinical services at Lodwar District Hospital when called upon or during times of emergency.
• With support from the KP/HTC Officer, identify and utilize networking and linkages opportunities which are beneficial to the community, IRC and its programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma / BSc Degree in Nursing.(Registered  Nurse with the Nursing Council of Kenya)
• Qualified HTC Counselor.- Certified  by NASCOP./ LVCT
• Trained in RESPECT – K Evidence Based Intervention.
• Has undergone trainings in Key Populations (MARP’s) programming
• Trained in Reproductive Health, Behavior Change Communication (BCC) and / or other HIV related Trainings e.g. Peer Education, Peer Counseling or HIV&AIDS Management
• Ms Office suite proficiency.

Required Experience & Competencies:

• A minimum of three years working experience in key populations (MARPs) Programming and provision of Reproductive health services among young people.
• Demonstrated experience in project activities planning, implementation, Monitoring and Report writing.
• Training in syndromic management of STI’s, Opportunistic Infections, Cervical Cancer Screening is added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in working with PEPFAR, MoH and other community based HIV Prevention Projects.
• Excellent communication, rapport building and listening skills with
• Ability to create good rapport with young, vulnerable women in a non-judgmental manner.
• Willingness to work in a challenging environment.
• Team player.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.  

International allowances are not available for this position. 

Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC leading the way from harm to home. 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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Wamy High School Teachers and School Nurse Jobs in Kenya

Wamy High School

Teachers
 

We are looking for experienced persons to join our institution as teachers for the following subjects; Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, History, Geography, Business Studies, I.R.E and Arabic

The eligible persons should have the following requirements:
 

a) A Bachelor of Education Degree or a Bachelor of Science of Arts Degree plus a PGDE with two teaching subjects.
 

b) A Diploma in Education from a recognized Teacher Training Institution.
 

c) Must be registered by T.S.C
 

d) Minimum of five years’ experience in a reputable school. KNEC examiners will have added advantage.
 

School Nurse
 

Must be a registered nurse.
 

P1 teachers with five years’ experience and registered by T.S.C
 

Application together with detailed CV should be sent to the following address:

Principal, Wamy High School, 

P.O Box 70541- 00400, 

Nairobi.

Email: wamyhighschool@yahoo.com

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AIC Kapsowar School of Nursing Clinical Instructor Job in Kenya

AIC Kapsowar School of Nursing is a Christian college sponsored by African Inland Church and is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Vacancy: Clinical Instructor

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who are self driven, flexible and motivated to supervise students for the above post.

Requirements:

• A committed Christian with KRCHN/BSc. Nursing/DAN
• Two years post internship experience for BSc.N and/OR three years for diploma holders.
• Up to date licensure with NCK

Interested persons who meet the above requirements to submit their application with CV together with copies of academic and professional testimonials so as to reach the Principal by 23rd November, 2014 through the address provided.

The Principal,
AIC Kapsowar School of Nursing,
P.O. Box 68-30705
Kapsowar

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World Bank / IMF Health Services Department Occupational Health Nurse Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: Occupational Health Nurse
 

Term Contract: 1 Year (Grade E)
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The Joint World Bank / IMF Health Services Department (HSD) is looking for a highly organized individual to be based in Nairobi, Kenya to serve as Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) on a one year appointment, renewable. 

His/her main role will be to support the Regional Medical Advisors (HRMAs) located in Kenya and South Africa. Full respect of medical ethics, including confidentiality, is the key value shared by HSD staff to achieve the department’s goals.

The functions include: 

(i) Advisory role to the Country Offices - under the supervision of HRMAs, s/he will advise the Country Office managers and staff within his/her designated region, on health related matters (such as occupational health, travel medicine, medical briefings, health promotion and wellness activities, etc); 

(ii) Coordination and Management of medical evacuation – s/he will act as a focal point for managing and providing administrative assistance in the case of medical evacuation for staff and dependents. 

(iii) Perform Medical Duty Officer responsibilities on rotating basis to manage after hours emergencies. Although supervision by the HRMA will usually be available, the OHN needs to be able to function independently when needed, exercising strong clinical judgment and reliability;

(iv) Coordination of care of chronic cases - Under the supervision of HRMAs, OHN will be responsible for overseeing the medical care of staff and dependents suffering from chronic severe diseases in the Country Offices. 

(v) Health Promotion – OHN will assist Health Promotion Partners in some key countries in organizing some health events, including annual medical screening at the workplace.

It is important to note that this is an advisory position, and the Occupational Health Nurse will not be providing direct health care to staff or dependents.

Selection Criteria:
 

The successful candidate should be holder of at a minimum a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school with at least 8 years of post-graduation professional clinical experience; 

or An advanced degree in nursing (Nurse Practitioner, Masters in Nursing, Masters in Public Health) from an accredited school,

 or equivalent professional credentials combined with relevant education and experience; 

Experience working in occupational health settings desirable; 

Experience working in disease management desirable; 

Overseas work experience would be a plus; Valid and current Registered Nurse licensure.

Electronic Applications:
 

For the full position description and complete selection criteria and required competencies, qualified candidates are requested to submit an on-line application at www.worldbank.org/careers Click on >Current job openings >Job#141173. 

The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date is 14th November 2014.

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UNSOA Logistics Assistant and Nurse Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Logistics Assistant

Grade GL5, Nairobi
 

VA No: UNSOA/MED/132/2014

Qualifications
 

Education: High School certificate.
 

Desirable: Operation of the UMOJA system
 

Experience: Minimum five (5) years experience in Administration and Logistics related field.
 

Description:  

• Initiate, process, monitor, review and follow up on actions related to the administration of the Unit’s logistic activities; 
• update website, manage & develop internal databases;
• provide general office support services such as operational travel plan for section, attendance and leave recording, & raising special flight requests ; 
• raise shopping carts in UMOJA system and follow up with stakeholders for payments to vendors;
• Request and follow up on importation licenses from Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

Nurse

Grade - National Officer, NO-A, Nairobi
 

VA No: UNSOA/MED/133/2014
 

Qualifications
 

Education: 

• University degree (BSc or equivalent) in Nursing or related field.
• Certification in Pre-hospital trauma life support and certificate in BLS and ACLS is an advantage

Experience: 

• A minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible administrative experience in Nursing. 
• Good administrative skills with medical background are essential.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of French is an asset.
 

Description: 

• Provide adequate medical information of local health facilities and locally available medical specialists; 
• Maintain MDEVAC/CASEVAC data and admissions in contracted hospitals; 
• Monitor account and payment to vendors and contractors for services rendered to Medical section; 
• Process medical invoices for payment; prepare statistical tables and standard financial reports; 
• Manage medical contracts with hospitals and other service providers.

Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their curriculum vitae or United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline on 12 November 2014.

Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org

Please quote Vacancy Notice Number in the Subject of the e-mail.

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Médecins du Monde Nurse Counsellor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Nurse Counsellor, Harm Reduction

Status: Employee
 

Starting date: ASAP

Country: Kenya

Base: Nairobi, Kenya

Context of the mission: Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. 

It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with population in its care. 

The present job description might be adapted according to the regional context and the uprising potential emergencies.

Duties 

He / she will, with the program team, ensure the following responsibilities.
 

1. Perform daily medical activities in the clinic in Drop In Center

• Welcome the patients, prepare the medical records and sort patients depending on degree of gravity and refer to the clinic urgently if needed.
• Perform nursing care in assigned position:

1. take vital signs of the patients before consultation
2. Carry out wound care / dressing
3. Assist clinician in collecting blood samples and other samples for HIV, STI  and OIs when necessary
4. Provide Hepatitis B vaccination
5. Provide medication to patients based on medical prescription and fill the pharmacy data accordingly

• Control the medical equipment and maintain clinic hygiene and equipment standards to a high level in accordance with best practice, ensure sterilization of medical instruments.
• Handle patients’ charts, store and file the records.
• Provide  and perform :

1. Pre- and post-test HIV counselling as well as tests.
2. Pre and post-test Hepatitis counselling as well as tests
3. Perform ART/TB counselling and adherence follow up

• Participate in mobile clinic and other campaigns

2. Perform specialized counselling activities for patients

• Organize proactively individual counselling sessions (VCT, ART, Methadone) for patients on request or as referred by outreach workers
• Set up a strict follow-up of those patients
• Pro-actively involve family members, relatives and friends of the patients if required, taking prior patient’s agreement.
• Regularly consult outreach team to discuss on individual cases as the need arise
• Participate in decision making process to refer (with clinical officer) patients to specialist services if required
• Respect at all times patient requests and confidentiality.
• Organize proactively collective support groups (PLH, ART, Partner, Methadone etc.) on a regular basis in collaboration with other staffs

3. Participate in Training and sensitization activities

• Participate in monthly peer trainings and sensitization of local stakeholders on request

4. Data collection and information management

• Collect information on counselling, blood tests according to MdM data collection tools
• Support the data clerk in getting proper information by maintaining the (systematic) patients’ chart flow among the consultation room, counselling room and mobile clinic
• Maintain confidentially of patients files and keep the clinic data well organized
• Ensure systematic filing of lab results
• Update the death register of patients.
• Provide input to his/her line-manager in preparation of monthly report.

5. Perform other duties upon request

• Participate in weekly meetings and other program related meetings.
• Perform cash management for costs related to referral
• Promote skills and knowledge transfer to other MDM staff, eventually replicating the contents of attended trainings.
• Behave professionally; showing at all times respect and empathy for patients / target group.
• Show initiative, participate in developing/adapting MDM strategy to target group’s needs

Functional Links

Line of management: He/she works inside the project’s HR organizational chart. (See related document).
 

Line manager: Clinical Officer, Harm Reduction (answerable to Program coordinator)
    
Background of the Candidate

Sex: Male / Female
 

Nationality: Kenya
 

Language: English (fluent),Swahili (fluent)
 

Humanitarian Experience: Experience in similar position at least 3 years 
Experience in working with marginalized population preferably people who use drug
 

Computer: Able to use Windows environment (word, excel)efficiently

Skills Required :

• Degree/diploma in Nursing
• High national diploma [HND] / Degree/ diploma in counselling
• Working experience in hospital settings  or similar experiences on INGO (international NGO)
• Working experience with most at risk populations (MARPs)/key affected population
• Ability to work quickly, under pressure, and with short deadlines
• Necessity to manage priorities and to adapt them daily according to the context
• Ability to manage own tasks
• Must demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.

Personal skills required:

• Excellent nursing and counselling skills
• Ability to listen and share decisions
• Flexibility, Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, initiativeness
• Non-judgemental  attitude towards (injecting) drug use and (injecting) drug users
• Respecting confidentiality of beneficiaries and security of data bases
• Good communication skills
• Report writing (an asset)

If you believe you are the ideal candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV to the following email address recruitement.mdm@gmail.com with the title: Harm Reduction Nurse Counsellor, Kenya by Friday, 7th November 2014. 

Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted.

No application will be considered after the closing date as well as any application received by phone or in our office.

MDM is an equal employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Kenya Ports Authority Nursing Officers and Clinical Officers Jobs in Mombasa Kenya

Kenya Ports Authority was established by an Act of Parliament on 20th January, 1978 with the mandate to maintain, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports along Kenya’s Coast. 

In this regard, the Authority manages the port of Mombasa which is strategically placed to serve the commercial, agricultural and industrial hinder land of Kenya and the surrounding landlocked countries. 

The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
 

Due to the tremendous growth of its business, the Authority is seeking to recruit high caliber professionals to support and strengthen its workforce. 

The successful candidates will fill the following positions:
 

Medical Services Department

Nursing Officer 

Grade HM4 

(7 Posts)
 

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the job holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive quality nursing care to patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care to patients and Maternal Child Health and Family Planning (MCH/FP) services.
• Offering broad counseling services to both employees and their families.
• Maintaining accurate records of drugs and medical supplies placed under his/her custody and keeping nursing supplies inventory.
• Preparing relevant reports as required and within the set deadlines.
• Participating in home based care and palliative care to improve quality of life of convalescents and terminally ill patients respectively.
• Giving nutritional and other forms of health education to patients/Clients.

Job Specifications

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing from the Kenya Medical Training College or a recognized Medical Training Institution.
• Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya with valid current practising license.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a busy Health Institution/ Hospital.
• Good ICT skills.

Those with the following Qualifications will have an added advantage:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from a recognized University.
• Post basic Diploma qualification from any of the nursing field e.g Theatre, ICU, Trauma, Neonatal, Renal, Psychiatry or Pediatric Nursing.
• Certificate in Maternal Child Health and Family Planning (MCH/FP) or Certificate in Reproductive Health.
• Certificate in HIV Counseling and Testing e.g Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission(PMTCT) or Diagnostic Testing and Counseling (DTC) or Provider Initiated Testing and Counseling (PITC) or Voluntary Counseling and Testing.

Clinical Officers

Grade HM 4

(2 Posts)
 

Reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer, the job holder will be responsible for providing clinical care and services in the Authority. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of quality Clinical services at the Authority’s health facilities.
• Identifying and referring patients with complicated illnesses to the Head of Medical Services for further management.
• Participating in comprehensive HIV/AIDS program for the employees and their dependents.
• Conducting counseling sessions to the employees and their dependents.
• Conducting health education at the Authority’s health facilities.
• Conducting Special Clinics such as diabetic, hypertension, E.N.T., ophthalmology, pediatrics, tuberculosis (TB) clinics, etc.

Requirements for the Post

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Clinical Officers Council and with a current license.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at similar role in a reputable organization.
• Good ICT Skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates for the above positions should have excellent ICT and communication skills with the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.

Kenya Ports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and female candidates and People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) are encouraged to apply.

If your qualifications and career objectives match the requirements of any of the above positions, please submit your application with detailed Curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, experience, present position, e-mail address and mobile telephone number with copies of your certificates and testimonials on or before 3Pt October, 2014 addressed to:

The Managing Director,
Kenya Ports Authority,
P.O. Box 95009,
Mombasa.

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DCC Project Nurse Counselor and Clinical Officer Jobs in Kenya

DCC Project: This is an organization based within Kenyatta National Hospital – Opposite the hospital police post / University of Nairobi School of nursing.

We specifically deal with the HIV -1 discordant Couple; we employ our staffs on contract basis renewable subject to the availability of funding and good performance of the employee.

We are looking forward on recruiting a nurse Counselor and Clinical Officer to fill our vacant positions.

Nurse Counselor

1 Position

Qualifications

• Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing will be an added advantage.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya- Valid licence.
• Computer literate mandatory
• Knowledge in ART, PMTCT and STI management
• Previous knowledge and experience with HIV discordant Couples will be an added advantage.

Expectations

• Full time position
• Position length one year renewable subject to availability of funds and performance.
• Staff will be based in Nairobi within Kenyatta National Hospital.

Clinical Officer

1 Position

Qualifications;

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Bachelor’s degree in clinical medicine and surgery will be an added advantage
• Must be registered with the board and has the valid certificate to practice.
• Computer literate 
• Knowledge in ART, STI and PMTCT 
• Previous Knowledge and experience with the HIV discordant couples will be an added advantage.

Expectations;

• Full time position
• Position length is one year renewable subject to the availability of funds and performance.
• Based in Nairobi within Kenyatta National Hospital

NB. Interested individuals who meet the above qualifications should submit a letter of interest attached with the CV as one document to the email below by 29th September 2014 C.O.B

jobs@dccnairobi.org

Kindly indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

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