Director, Registration & Licensing at Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Description

Duties and responsibilities shall entail:

• Formulate, implement, review and monitor registration and licensing policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks and standards.
• Oversee the registration, enrolment, licensure, retention and certification of nurses and midwives in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure the maintenance, integrity, security and continuous improvement of registration and licensing databases, records and professional registers.
• Oversee the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of internship programmes, including assessment, approval, auditing and monitoring of internship centres.
• Coordinate implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements, approvals and compliance processes.
• Oversee retention audits, private practice assessments, temporary licensure, student permits and other regulatory compliance activities.
• Oversee verification and certification services for professional practice, immigration, employment and related purposes.
• Spearhead research, data analysis and policy reviews to support evidence-based decision-making and regulatory reforms.
• Lead automation and digital transformation initiatives within registration, licensing, internship and records management functions.
• Develop and implement departmental work plans, budgets, procurement plans and performance management frameworks.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental performance and prepare technical, operational and management reports for decision-making.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and respond to inquiries from nurses, midwives, training institutions, healthcare providers, employers and regulatory agencies.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, mentorship and performance management for departmental staff.
• Coordinate capacity-building initiatives to strengthen departmental competencies and service delivery.

Education

The successful candidate must possess:

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or a Health-related field from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution.
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practicing License issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Membership in a relevant professional association and in good standing.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

More Details on Experience

The candidate must have:

• Possess at least twelve (12) years relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be at senior management level.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Experience in registration, licensing, regulatory compliance, healthcare administration or professional regulation.

Required

• Strategic Leadership and Management Skills.
• Registration, Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Management.
• Policy Development and Implementation.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Service Skills.
• Communication, Decision-Making and Report Writing Skills.
• Integrity, Analytical Thinking and ICT Proficiency.

Added Advantage

• Digital Transformation and Records Management.
• Data Protection and Cybersecurity Awareness.
• Research, Data Analysis and Evaluation Skills.