Vacancies in Machakos University, Kenya

Nursing Officer

This position reports to the clinical officer and is responsible for performance of basic diagnosis procedures before patients are checked by the clinical officer as well as provision of care to patients upon receipt of treatment. This includes administration of first aid and prescribed drugs to patients.
Responsibilities
o    Perform first aid operations and preliminary documentation of signs and symptoms to patients before the patients meet with the clinical officer to facilitate curbing of emergencies and fast service delivery by the clinical officers respectively.

o    Administer medical drugs to patients within the health unit to ensure intake is as prescribed.
o    Provide psychosocial support to patients in need as prescribed to ensure complete recovery from any illness related trauma
o    Monitor patients’ response to treatment within the health unit so as to identify any needed changes in treatment and escalate the same to the clinical officer for necessary action.
o    Organize for patients to be delivered to other referral health facilities based on the doctor’s recommendations so as to ensure patients receive the due medical care for recovery
o    Ensure proper recording and archiving of patients’ health information records for use in decision making when administering treatment to the patients in future
Qualifications
o    Must have an earned Bachelor’s / Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or its equivalent with three (3) years’ experience in Hospital set up.
o    Registered by Nursing Council of Kenya.
o    Valid practicing license.
o    Must be Computer Literate

Nursing Officer

This position reports to the clinical officer and is responsible for performance of basic diagnosis procedures before patients are checked by the clinical officer as well as provision of care to patients upon receipt of treatment. This includes administration of first aid and prescribed drugs to patients.
Responsibilities
o    Perform first aid operations and preliminary documentation of signs and symptoms to patients before the patients meet with the clinical officer to facilitate curbing of emergencies and fast service delivery by the clinical officers respectively.
o    Administer medical drugs to patients within the health unit to ensure intake is as prescribed.
o    Provide psychosocial support to patients in need as prescribed to ensure complete recovery from any illness related trauma
o    Monitor patients’ response to treatment within the health unit so as to identify any needed changes in treatment and escalate the same to the clinical officer for necessary action.
o    Organize for patients to be delivered to other referral health facilities based on the doctor’s recommendations so as to ensure patients receive the due medical care for recovery
o    Ensure proper recording and archiving of patients’ health information records for use in decision making when administering treatment to the patients in future
Qualifications
o    Must have an earned Bachelor’s / Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or its equivalent with three (3) years’ experience in Hospital set up.

o    Registered by Nursing Council of Kenya.
o    Valid practicing license.
o    Must be Computer Literate

Clerk Of Works

Machakos University was awarded a Charter on 7th October 2017 and is a successor of Machakos University College.
Machakos University invites applications from candidates who are suitably qualified and experienced with excellent credentials to fill the listed vacant positions in the University.
Job description
This position reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor APF and is responsible for the preparation of specifications and contract documents for major works, inspection and valuation of buildings, Supervising employees below him/her and designing building and maintenance works
Responsibilities
o    Preparation of specifications and contract documents for major works.
o    Inspection and valuation of buildings
o    Designing building and maintenance works.
o    Organizing and administration of routine electrical maintenance works.
o    Supervising employees below him/her, undertake staff development and capacity building,
o    Preparation of electrical drawings and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.
Qualifications
o    Must have an earned Master’s Degree in Property or Construction Management/ Building Economics.
o    Six (6) years of relevant experience, 3 years of which as Assistant Estates Officer I /Assistant Clerk of Works I at Grade 9/10 or equivalent.
o    Must be Computer Literate.
OR
o    Must have an earned Bachelor’s degree in Building Economics or its equivalent with nine (9) years’ work experience
OR
o    Higher Diploma in Building Economics or equivalent from a recognized institution with twelve (12) years’ work experience three (3) of which in each case as Estates Officer I /Deputy Maintenance Officer/Assistant Clerk of Works/Assistant Inspector of Works Grade 9/10.
o    Must be Computer Literate

How to Apply
Applicants should submit five (5) COPIES each of their application letter, a detailed C.V and academic and professional certificates (including KCSE/KCE/EACE/KACE/EAACE).
They should indicate their current salary, allowances and other benefits and addresses and telephone numbers of there (3) referees.
NB: KINDLY NOTE THAT IT IS A MUST THAT YOU TYPE IN THE REQUIRED INFORMATION IN THE JOB APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE IN THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE, PRINT, SIGN AND ATTACH TO YOUR APPLICATION.
Applications should be sent to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor (APF)
Machakos University
P.O. Box 136 – 90100
MACHAKOS
The applications should reach the Deputy Vice Chancellor’s office on or before 15th May, 2019.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Machakos University is an equal opportunity employer; women, persons with disabilities and those from marginalized regions are encouraged to apply.