Nursing Officer (27 posts)
Medical Specialist
Kenyatta National Hospital is a government state corporation
whose vision is to be a world class referral hospital in the provision of
innovative and specialized healthcare. The Hospital seeks to recruit dynamic,
highly motivated, innovative and experienced individual to fill the following
vacant position:
NURSING OFFICER II/I, JOB GROUP K9/K8 (J/K); (SPECIALIZED
– CRITICAL CARE) (27 POSTS)
Job Description:
The Nursing Officer II/I will be responsible to the Assistant Chief Nurse In-charge of planning of nursing services in a critical set up.
The Nursing Officer II/I will be responsible to the Assistant Chief Nurse In-charge of planning of nursing services in a critical set up.
Responsibilities:
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Assessing, planning,
implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s
outcomes.
outcomes.
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Providing health education and
counselling to patients/clients.
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Referring patients and clients
appropriately. d) Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge
plans.
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Maintaining records on
patients/clients health condition and care.
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Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical
environment
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Collecting and compiling data.
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Receiving and handing over patients
and reports
Qualifications:
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Higher Diploma in Critical Care
Nursing
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Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery
(KRN/M) OR Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) OR Bachelor of
Science in Nursing.
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Registered with the Nursing Council
of Kenya. d) Valid Practising License from Nursing Council of Kenya.
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Certificate in computer operations
from a recognized institution.
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Fulfilled the requirement of
Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Medical Specialist
Kenyatta National Hospital is a government state corporation
whose vision is to be a world class referral hospital in the provision of
innovative and specialized healthcare. The Hospital seeks to recruit dynamic,
highly motivated, innovative and experienced individual to fill the following
vacant position:
1. MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (PAEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIOLOGIST),
JOB GROUP K4 (P); (1 POST)
Job Description:
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department,
the Medical Specialist II (Paediatric Anesthesiologist) will be expected to
take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
Responsibilities:
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Reviewing patients and instructing in
writing and ensuring all the recommendations
are carried out.
are carried out.
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Undertaking “on call” duties
including clerking, investigating and managing patients.
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Conducting clinics and theatre days
as scheduled/directed.
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Training, supervising and mentoring
Clinical Officers, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and other students.
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Providing anaesthesia for
elective and emergency surgeries/procedures.
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Conducting ward rounds in CCU
and managing patients in the CCU.
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Undertaking medico-legal duties
including filling of P.3 forms and court attendance.
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Undertaking medical examinations and
preparing Medical Board Proceedings.
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Carrying out community outreach
duties including care and treatment.
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Ensuring data and information
is collected, transmitted and utilized to the benefit of
the customer and service provider.
the customer and service provider.
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Conducting disease surveillance,
prevention and control.
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Carrying out health education and
promotion.
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Preparing medical reports.
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Any other duties as directed by the
Head of the Department.
Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in Anaesthesia or
equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board.
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized
institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
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A Fellowship training in Paediatric
Anaesthesia or proven interest in Paediatric
Anaesthesia subspecialty.
Anaesthesia subspecialty.
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Proven experience of not less than
one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
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Specialist recognition certificate
from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board.
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Registration Certificate by the
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
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Valid practicing license from Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board.
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Retention in the Medical
Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
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Professional Indemnity Cover.
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Evidence in knowledge and
proficiency in computer applications.
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Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
How to Apply:
Those interested in applying for the declared vacancies and meet
the job specifications are required to apply online and MUST submit a hard copy of the Hospital application form available in the website with copies of certificates and
testimonials on or before 30th September 2019 to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and
qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
Please visit our website www.knh.or.ke for full profile of all the advertised
positions and the Hospital application form and
also the link to apply online.
NB:
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For those applying for positions
Job Group K5 to K1, you may apply online and attach relevant copies
of certificates and testimonials through the email address; recruitment@knh.or.ke
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Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted and must present the following documents during the
interview:-
o A certificate of good conduct from
the National Police Service
o EACC Clearance
o Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
o HELB Compliance
o KRA Tax Compliance
“Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification”.