Assistant Director, Nursing Services (4 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No.  03/PROM/2023/43

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SERVICES

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Principal Nursing Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognizedinstitution; 
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Nursing, Midwifery,Medical Surgical Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing,Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing, Forensic Nursing, CommunityHealth Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Management and leadership,Mental Health or Geriatric Nursing from a recognized institution; 
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya; 
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; 
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; 
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating development of policies, standards and guidelines in the provision of nursing services; 
• Ensuring application of the nursing process at the service delivery unit of specialization;
• Carrying out comprehensive health needs assessment in the area of specialization; 
• Formulating interventions to address identified health needs; 
• Monitoring and evaluating health care services in a health facility; 
• Coordinating implementation of nursing related projects and programmes;
• Coordinating the provision of appropriate healthcare services including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood Illnesses (IMAI), immunization and reproductive health; 
• Coordinating preparation of training plans/programmes for nurses at the service delivery department; 
• Providing quantification and specifications for procurement of medical supplies and equipment; 
• Conducting research and preparing-reports; 
• Advising Health/Hospital Management Team (HMT) on matters relating to Nursing Services; 
• Implementing continuing professional development programmes for nurses; 
• Preparing strategic/annual work plans in a health facility; and 
• Coaching and mentoring staff