Employment Opportunities at County Government of Kakamega

Salary Range: CPSB 12: Kshs. 23,700 x1,040 - 24,740x1,070 - 25,810x1,090 - 26,900x1,110 -28,010x1,120 - 29,130x1,150 - 30,280x1,170 - 31,450p.m.

Job Description

Three (3) Months Contract Renewable Once

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs;
• Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patients'/clients' health needs;
• Providing appropriate healthcare service, including immunization, ante-natal care, delivery, referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients preparing individualised reports;
• Making appropriate discharge plan for patients;
• Conducting assessment of school health needs;
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care;'
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
• Ensuring safe custody for in-patients’ belongings; conducting home visits, following up discharged patients/clients and providing continuity of care; and
• xi. Treating minor ailments.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse or Enrolled Nurse/Midwife from a recognized training institution;
• Enrolment Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practising license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Salary Range: CPSB 11: Kshs. 26,900 x1,110 - 28,010x1,120 - 29,130x1,150 - 30,280x1,170 -31,450x1,250 - 32,700x1,300 - 34,000x1,380 - 35,380p.m.

Job Description

Three (3) Months Contract Renewable Once

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
• Providing appropriate health care services including integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
• Maintaining records on patient’s/client’s health condition and care; and
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and
• collecting and compiling data.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Salary Range: CPSB 09: Kshs. 39,700x 1,470 – 41,170x1,520 – 42,690x1,710 – 44,400x1920 – 46,320x 2,000 – 48,320x 2,290 – 50,610x 2,350 – 52,960 p.m.

Job Description

Three (3) Months Contract Renewable Once

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• 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 practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.