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 patients/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.
Method of Application
PLEASE NOTE:
- All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form.
- ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the on-line form: –
- The Officer’s Payroll Number;
- Date of first appointment;
- Date of last promotion to the current grade; and
- Substantive designation and Job Group.
- During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: – National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current pay slip and letter of appointment/promotion to the current grade.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before Wednesday 13th December, 2023 at 11.59 P.M.
N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. [email protected] will be accepted.
Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.
Interested and qualified? Go to County Government of Kakamega on 102.219.190.15 to apply
