Diabetes Nurse Educator at Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To ensure effective and efficient development, management and administration of Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre (DMI) projects and programs.

Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the DMI centre.
2. Assess, plan, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate patients’ outcomes.
3. Triage patients.
4. Dispense insulin and other care supplies.
5. Provide appropriate healthcare services such as reproductive health to the youth.
6. Provide health education and counseling to patients/clients and the community on identified health needs.
7. Implement recommendations from research findings for improvement of care.
8. Refer patients and clients appropriately.
9. Maintain records on patients’ health conditions and care.
10. Ensure a tidy and safe clinical environment and identify occupational health needs.
11. Prepare periodic reports on project education activities.
12. Any other duties as assigned by the DMI board/program manager

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1. Development and use of tools for planning, implementation, and reporting of project education activities.
2. A number of education health sessions held for the youth.
3. Accuracy and timeliness in reporting project education activities.
4. A number of feedback meetings held for the patient education program.

Qualifications

Qualification and Experiences

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing/ Midwifery, or Kenya Registered Nursing/ Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license and registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Participated in diabetes prevention and management activities.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Must have attended a certified training course.

Skills and competencies

• Basic computer application skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Accountability for work planned and respects deadlines.
• Proactivity and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.