Nursing Officer-In-Charge
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for all nursing and nursing-related functions at the Hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, review, update, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to the unit.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the nursing unit and provide quality cost-effective care for the patient population.
- Provide supervision and strategic direction to all the members of the nursing department.
- Manage the departmental budget and develop cost containment strategies within the unit.
- In charge of performance management within the unit.
- Take the lead in managing quality improvement and patient safety programs within the facility.
- Facilitate learning opportunities to ensure the personal and professional growth of departmental staff.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary committees.
- Participate in the recruitment of the nursing staff.
- Take an active role in bedside nursing.
- Advise management on the best nursing practices.
- Play the link between the nursing unit and other departmental heads.
- Any other duty as may be assigned.
Job Requirements & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices
- Good knowledge of the Kenyan Healthcare system.
- Excellent leadership & interpersonal skills.
Ophthalmology Assistant
Overall Responsibility
Assist the ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries.
- Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories.
- Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations, and documentation.
- Administer topical medications or diagnostic drugs as required by the provider for testing or treatment.
- Prepare and position patients for diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Assist the physician with patient education pertaining to the treatment prescribed.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Document work processes as required and ensure billing is done.
- Prepare procedure and exam rooms; inventory equipment and supplies; replenish supplies and equipment.
- Perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements & Skills
- A minimum of C plain in KCSE
- Certificate/Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology or Ophthalmic Theatre Technology
- Must be proficient with MS office suite
Ophthalmic Nurse
Overall Responsibility
The ophthalmic nurse will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients with ocular conditions and diseases/disorders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage patients with ocular conditions referred from general practitioners and primary healthcare units.
- Perform initial screening, monitor disease progression, and assist with early treatment of chronic ocular conditions.
- Perform primary, follow-up, and discharge assessments of patients who have undergone surgery for cataracts and other ocular diseases/disorders.
- Assist in managing children and adults with ocular conditions, functioning as both an educator and a practitioner.
- Assisting the Surgeons in performing ophthalmic surgeries.
- Carry out patient assessments before and after eye surgery
- Assist the opticians in conducting fittings for glasses and contact lenses
- Instruct patients how to properly care for eye injuries or disorders at home
- Administer optical medications.
Job Requirements & Skills
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing
- Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing
- Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
- At least one year’s experience working in a similar position
How to apply:
- Interested candidates are to email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY; including names and contacts of three references, to [email protected] on or before 9 th March 2023.
- The email subject line MUST include the position title being applied for e.g., “HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER”
- Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification
