Nurse Job in Kenya

Title:                 Nurse
Reports To:    Nursing Officer
Location:        Kadinda Health Center, Kochogo Location, Nyando District
Closing Date:  17th February,2011

Omega Foundation is seeking to recruit a nurse to perform the functions outlined below at Kadinda Health center

Basic Function: 
To provide nursing care services at Kadinda health centre.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Clinically assess clients and offer appropriate treatment at the health facility.


  1. Maintain a therapeutic environment at the facility

  1. Acting as centre Manager in the absence of the clinical officer
  2. Keep inventory and Monitor stock movement of medical supplies and other commodities.

  1. Provide patient care, monitor the patient’s progress, and refer when necessary, at the facility.

  1. Organize & give health talks on chosen topics to patients and clients, at facility and community outreaches.

  1. Follow-up of clients  and conduct home and community visits

  1. Ensure proper functioning and rational use of medical equipment and supplies

  1. Promote compliance with universal health & safety precaution while on duty.

  1. Maintain patient service data and prepare periodic performance at the facility.

 
Required educational Qualifications
Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse with at least of 2years’ work experience in a busy clinical department, offering care and service. The Nursing Council of Kenya and a holder of a current nursing practice license..

Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and work as a team player among counterparts, including GOK, NGOs, CBOs, and donors. Good report writing and supervision skills required.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit application with detailed curriculum vitae and testimonials to the Human Resources Office, Omega Foundation, P.O. Box 3246-40100, Kisumu, Kenya, before 17th February 2011
E-mail applications should be addressed to   info@omegafoundation.or.ke

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