Nurse - 2 Posts at Startup Lions

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history.
• Provide nursing care for minor ailments, chronic conditions, and emergencies.
• Administer medications, injections, and vaccines as prescribed.
• Provide maternal and child health services, including antenatal and postnatal care.
• Offer first aid and stabilize patients prior to referral when required.

Health Promotion & Community Outreach

• Educate patients and the community on hygiene, nutrition, family planning, and disease prevention.
• Participate in immunization programs, health talks, and outreach activities.
• Promote treatment adherence and follow-up care.

Dispensary Management

• Maintain accurate patient records, registers, and reports.
• Manage medical supplies and ensure proper storage and stock control.
• Support routine reporting and audits as required by relevant authorities.

Compliance & Professional Development

• Adhere to MoH protocols, infection prevention, and control guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional ethics.
• Participate in continuous professional development activities.

Minimum qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) license.
• Diploma  in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ clinical experience, preferably in a dispensary or community health setting.
• Knowledge of public health practices, immunization schedules, and record-keeping.