Director, Standards and Compliance at Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

REF: NCKCS//HR/01/DSC/18/03/2023

Over all purpose

Overseeing the Standards and Compliance Department at the NCR.

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating, implementing and reviewing nursing and midwifery education and practice Standards and Compliance policy and guidelines
• Overseeing the processing of applications for private practitioners for nurses and midwives
• Spearheading the inquiry process into alleged professional misconduct; 
• Supervising the accreditation process of nursing and midwifery programmes; Coordinating regular compliance audits in nursing & midwifery training institutions and health facilities;
• Responsible for maintenance of information on nursing and midwifery training institutions, placement sites, internship centers and private practitioners in the database; Coordinating NCK participation in joint inspection together with other regulatory Councils and councils; 
• Coordinating the carrying of research and studies on nursing and midwifery standards matters
• Coordination of management of departmental correspondences and responses to inquiries;
• Monitoring and evaluating standards and quality assurance department activities; Preparing annual budget and work plan of standards and quality assurance activities; Coordinating setting and implementation of departmental targets and appraising staff performance; 
• Coordinating identification and implementation of risk mitigation at the department; Managing the controlled NCK quality documents, enforcing quality assurance policy; Foster a culture that promotes delivery of quality services, and reflects the values which facilitate performance and professionalism by staff throughout the Council;
• Providing oversight in development of departmental annual procurement plan and budget;

Qualifications and Person specifications

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

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Standards and Compliance ()fficer for a minimum period of three (3) years or twelve (12) years' experience in a comparable and relevant position in Public or Private institution, five (5) years of which should be at senior management position
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution
• Master's Degree in Nursing and Midwifery or any health-related field from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya; Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Membership of professional association of good standing
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

Desired qualities

Successful candidate should have, Good; Leadership, Communication, Negotiation, Risk Management, Governance and Financial management skills