Key Responsibilities
Assess patient needs to diagnose, plan, and implement
appropriate nursing care for children per established protocols.
Provide treatment to patients as instructed by the
physician including performing procedures, tracking vital signs, administering
medicines, and carrying out regular checks on the patient’s well-being.
Monitor treatment plans, evaluate and advise/ make
appropriate recommendations to the Medical Officer or relevant officer as
required.
Undertake daily reviews of patients to establish
eligibility for inclusion in studies and make relevant recommendations.
Ensure all study patients are aware of their rights
and have signed consent forms.
Collect and document data as defined in the study
protocols.
Support clinical care and research activities at the
paediatric unit (malnutrition bay)
Perform study-related procedures including
administering investigational products as per protocols.
Continuously advise and inform patient’s parents/
guardians on their children’s illness, study participation, progress, and
treatment.
To maintain relevant medical records on patients,
treatment, etc. as may be required.
To generate and draft nursing reports as may be
required from time to time.
Support study protocols.
And any other duties that may be assigned from time
to time.
Qualifications
A diploma in Nursing or equivalent
Kenya Registered Nurse (KRCHN)
At least 3 years of nursing experience
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge/ experience in patient care and in
undertaking medical procedures.
Computer literate with proficiency and experience in
using email applications and Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel
Competencies
Excellent diagnostic skills
Attentive to detail with strong follow-through
ability
Proactive and confident with strong ethics
Able and willing to take and follow instruction and
to learn.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral
and written)
Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural
environment, punctual and high integrity.
Well groomed; neat and clean appearance
How To Apply
