Assistant Director Nursing Services at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Nursing Officer, CSG 8or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• A Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• 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.