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  • Posted: Jun 19, 2018
    Deadline: Jun 21, 2018
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    Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS) is a local, not-for-profit organisation. We understand the local context, make use of local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure we implement evidence-informed solutions and interventions to address existing and emerging public health concerns.
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    Nurse

    Overall Function:

    The Nurse is responsible for providing HIV/TB and related treatment service at supported sites as a member of the clinical team. The nurse will also play an instrumental role in ensuring infection prevention practices are maintained and nursing services are optimal.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Ensure proper patient management is done in line with National HIV management guidelines
    • Ensure the minimum package of HIV/TB care is implemented in line with National guidelines
    • Carry out initial assessment and triage of all patients attending the HIV clinic and instituting a fast track system in line with the standard operating procedure
    • Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
    • Assist and work together in support of all the CCC activities with the clinical officer and other team members.
    • Ensure integration of HIV services in OPD, MCH, inpatient and other outpatient clinics.
    • Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) to discuss complicated cases.
    • Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to improve service delivery and patient level outcomes
    • Lead and support educational sessions at the CCC.
    • Support the formation and management patient support groups at the CCC.
    • Ensure complete documentation and timely reporting
    • Conduct any other duty as may be prescribed by the supervisor

    Qualifications and Requirements

    For appointment to the post of Nurse, a candidate must;

    • Have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing
    • Be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
    • At least 2 years’ work experience in busy Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC) or MCH
    • Experience working with MOH/County systems and personnel
    • Experience working in PEPFAR funded projects is an added advantage
    • Should be self-motivated
    • Should have good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
    • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

    Successful candidates will be supervised by their respective hospital/facility health management team (HMT) from the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the CHS Program team.

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited to email their applications clearly indicating the job title as the subject line to vacancies@chskenya.org by 5.00PM on or before Thursday, June 21, 2018.

    Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

    Applications should include the following

    • Cover letter and current CV with names and telephone contacts of at least three (3) referees
    • Copies of academic and professional certificates
    • Photocopy of ID
    • Testimonials/ Recommendation

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