Nursing Officer (5 Positions) at Kakamega County

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 38,270 x 1,470 – 39,740 x 1,520 – 41,260 x 1,710 – 42,970 x 1,910 - 44,890 x 2,000 – 46,890 x 2,100 – 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 p.mDuties and responsibilities: 

• Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan; 
• Performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings; assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client/patient; 
• Creating and maintaining a safe nursing care environment for client/patient; 
• Carrying out patient audits to improve client/patient care; collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary teams to support client/patient and their families; 
• Carrying out therapeutic communication with the patient/client; 
• Conducting community health risk assessment and providing outcome-based interventions; 
• Documenting interventions and nursing outcomes; 
• Participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures; and
• Diagnosing common health conditions and recommending necessary interventions.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.