Nursing Officer III - Grade MNT 8 (1 Position) at Multimedia University of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities 
This is the entry grade for this cadre. Work at this level will be carried out under the close supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Specifically duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• All the nursing duties, including nursing assessment of outpatients,
• Administering general provision of medical and public health services to staff and students.
• Implement QMS in the department
• Participation in staff education and staff meeting
• Taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
• providing emotional support to patients and relatives
• Carry out technical procedures
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment
• Perform comprehensive physical examination
• Respond to emergency situations to save life and offer prompt treatment;
• Dress wounds and injuries
• Administer drugs
• Assess and report on the needs required to support the nursing services;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care; 
• Plan, implement interventions and prepare periodic reports.

Requirements for Appointment 
For Appointment to this grade a candidate must:

• A holder of Diploma in Nursing - Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Possessing a minimum of 3 years’ experience (any 3 years cumulative in at most 2 health units) in nursing practice in a busy set up in the area of specialization.
• Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Having a current practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Having proven diligence in nursing practice,
• A team player, have a good track record
• Willing and ready to work during odd hours.
• Having a proven post-basic training in critical care/counseling psychology/mental health or any other relevant area as a distinct advantage.