Nursing Officer
Driver
Laboratory Technologist
Clinical Officer
GRADE B 1 POSITION: REF: PU/ADV/06/08/2019
Requirements For The Position Of Nursing Officer Grade B
This is a mid level position in this cadre in the University and
appointment is on permanent and pensionable terms or on a two (2) year
renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other
reason.
Qualifications
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The candidate must have a Diploma in
Nursing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
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In addition, the candidate must be
registered with a relevant professional body. i.e Kenya Registered Community
Health Nurse (KRCHN)
Responsibilities
The candidate should have experience in the following duties and
responsibilities:
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Maintain infection prevention as per
IPG guidelines
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Attending to patients, patient
observation/taking vital sign – blood pressure monitoring, temperature,
respiration and pulse rate and weight.
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Assessment of patient’s conditions
and applying appropriate Nursing measures
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Care of instruments by disinfecting
and sterilizing
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Escorting referred patients and
ensuring the ambulance is equipped with emergency equipments.
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Budget and order for supplies as
necessary and actual treatment of patients, -dressing, suturing and giving
injections.
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Maintain patient’s records and health
promotion through counseling, information giving and health education.
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Assisting in recording keeping of
patients
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Counseling and taking care of
patients in the unit
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Providing health education to
patients.
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Writing monthly reports/incidence
reports at the Health Unit
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Assisting in making requisitions for
supplies and equipment
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Perform any other duties and
responsibilities as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Skills
The candidate must have:
Organizational skills
·
Interpersonal skills
·
Team work skills
·
Good communication skills
·
Computer literacy
·
Analytical ability
Terms of Service
Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic
salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life
Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular
allowances.
Driver
GRADE: III 2 POSITIONS: REF: PU/ADV/08/08/2019
Qualifications
This is the entry position to the Drivers’ position in the
University and appointment to this position is on temporary or permanent terms,
or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age,
citizenship and any other reason.
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:
·
A minimum of KCSE Certificate or its
equivalent
Other requirements
Applicants must have:
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A valid PSV and a driving license
free from any endorsement and valid for classes B C E vehicles
·
Passed in Driver Grade III Test from
the Ministry of Public Works
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Five (5) years experience in driving
a Bus
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A recent certificate of good conduct
from the Kenya Police Department
Applicants with the following Certificates will have an added
advantage:
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Certificate in First Aid course
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Certificate in Defensive Driving
Experience
·
Candidates must have served for at
least three (3) years of active accident free driving with proven integrity,
honesty, punctuality and discipline.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be involved in carrying out the
following duties.
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Drive vehicles safely, legally and
efficiently as required.
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Operate University tractors
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Detect and report malfunctioning of
vehicles systems
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Comply with all driving hours and
Road Transport legislation
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Proper use and maintenance of keys,
pagers, and radios
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Operate vehicles and equipment safely
and responsibly, as assigned
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General maintenance and cleaning of
vehicles
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Carrying out routine checkups on
vehicles assigned (cooling and oils systems, electrical system, , brakes etc)
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Maintaining work tickets for vehicles
assigned
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Ensuring that the servicing and
repairs are done on time
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Ensure security and safety for the
vehicles on and off the road
·
Ensure safety of the passengers and
or goods therein
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To comply with all Health &
Safety requirements
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Perform any other duties that may be
assigned by the immediate supervisor
Skills
The candidate must have:
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First Aid skills
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Good communication skills
·
Teamwork skills
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Good driving skills
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Defensive driving skills
Terms of Service
Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic
salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life
Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular
allowances.
Laboratory Technologist
LOCUM 1 POSITION: REF: PU/ADV/12/08/2019
Qualifications
This is a temporary/short term position available for three (3)
to six (6) months
Academic Qualifications
·
The candidate must have a minimum of
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.
·
In addition the candidate must be
registered with a relevant professional body.
Responsibilities
The candidate should have experience in the following duties and
responsibilities:
·
Ensure the Laboratory working
surfaces are clean-dump dusting
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Airing the Laboratory is clean and
safe
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Maintain a schedule for Laboratory
waste disposal
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Carry out Laboratory investigation as
specified by prescribers
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Ensure Laboratory equipments is
functional and maintained
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Writing of reports – monthly and when
need arises
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Perform any other necessary duty and
responsibility as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Skills
The candidate must have:
·
Strong technical ability in the
relevant field
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Data and procedure analysis
·
Computer literacy
·
Interpersonal skills
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Technical communication skills
·
Teamwork skills
Terms Of Service
Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic
salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life
Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular
allowances.
Clinical Officer
LOCUM 1 POSITION: REF: PU/ADV/11/08/2019
Qualifications
This is a temporary/short term position available for three (3)
to six (6) months
Academic Qualifications
·
The candidate must have a minimum of
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.
In addition the candidate must be registered with a relevant
professional body.
Responsibilities
The candidate should have experience in the following duties and
responsibilities:
·
Examination of patients and making
diagnosis
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Prescribing relevant drugs for
patients
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Making requests for laboratory
investigations
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Carrying out Clinical Counseling
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Referring patients for Senior review
or specialist test
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Attending to emergency cases that may
occur among Pwani University Staff
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May assist the Nurse in suturing and
intravenous drug administration
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Perform any other necessary duty and
responsibility as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Skills
The candidate must have:
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Organizational skills
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Good interpersonal relations
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Team building and team work
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Good communication skills
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Supervisory skills
How To Apply
Interested applicants should send two (2) copies of their
application for the above positions.
Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be
addressed to,
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Applications should include an up to date CV, giving details of
applicants age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work
experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and
contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the
applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.
Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates
and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Persons living with Disabilities should attach a copy of their
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) registration Card.
The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday 29th
August, 2019. Applications received later than this date will not be
considered.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.