Midwifery Nurses- 6 Posts at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

V/FT/30/2023

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Receive, register, record and document patients’ information and present the same to the Medical Officers at the reproductive health unit. 
• Transfer referred patients from unit for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from other units of the hospital.
• Provide family planning services, prenatal care, and gynecological exams for women. 
• Delivering babies and assisting with cesarean births. 
• Provide care for newborn babies and mothers after delivery
• Handling labor emergencies. 
• Discussing sexual or reproductive health issues with patients. 
• Repairing cuts/tears from birth. 
• Support Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in attending to patients in the reproductive health unit. 
• Administer medication to patients in the unit as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital. 
• Monitor patients’ progress in the unit, document the same for clear patient records and report the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital. 
• Liaise with other healthcare staff in handling patients with multiple of complex medical conditions in the units in the hospital. 

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution. 
• Higher Diploma in Midwifery Specialised Nurse training or midwifery training qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya. 
• Valid Practice License. 
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• At least two (2) years working experience as a midwifery nurse in a reputable health facility.