Deputy Director (Nursing Services) at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job Purpose

The Deputy Director (Nursing Services) will be reporting the Director, Clinical Services and will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of nursing services in the
Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and implementing nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice and operational policies while
  maintaining compliance with National laws and regulations.
• Communicating and interpreting policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor their practices and implementation.
• Coordinating patient care activities in collaboration with nurse managers, administrative and other technical personnel in the Hospital.
• Developing nursing standards and playing a leading role in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensuring that the planning and delivery of nursing services are addressed and meet the changing needs of clients.
• Collaborating with consultants, administrative and other medical staff to improve the quality of services to patients and to resolve identified problems.
• Participating in the development and implementation of strategic plans for nursing services.
• Participating in the annual planning and budgeting for nursing services during preparation of the Hospital budget and ensure proper utilization of allocated funds.
• Preparing employees for the desired changes in working styles, attitudes and work ethics.
• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the divisional/individual performance targets.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution.
  OR
  Higher Diploma in Nursing or Diploma in Advanced Nursing
• Masters degree in Nursing (MSN) from a recognized university.
• At least three (3) years experience at the level of Deputy Chief Nurse in a large Hospital.
• Evidence of at least one (1) month training in general management.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Registration with the Nursing Council and possession of a current retention certificate.
• Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competencies and administered capability as well as broad experience in Nursing and Health care standards and
  programmes.

The position is on a three (3) year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.