7 Registered Community Health Nurses Jobs in Kenya

Registered Community Health Nurse 

The County Government of Lamu wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the below positions in compliance with the Constitution of Kenya and County Government Act. 

REF: LCPSB/ADV/2022

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

  • Be a Kenyan citizen
  • Have Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution
  • Have Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
  • Have Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of Kenya;
  • Have Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • Assessing, plaining, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes; Providing appropriate healthcare services including integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, antenatal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
  • Referring patients and clients appropriately
  • Facilitating patients’ admissions and initiating discharge plans
  • Maintaining records on patient’s /clients health conditions and care
  • Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should download and fill the job application form together with the required documents and send to;

The Secretary
Lamu County Public Service Board
P. O. Box 536-80500 Lamu.

Applicants must attach photocopies of the following documents

  • National Identity Card ii. Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials.
  • Copies of clearance certificates from: Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)•,
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • Criminal Investigation Department (CID); Ethics and Anti — Corruption Commission (EACC); and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and respective professional bodies.
  • Any other relevant supporting documents

Important information

  • The applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before 31st March, 2023.
  • Those with Degrees from foreign Universities should attach proof of accreditation from the Commission for University Education
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Youth, Women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply