Requirements for appointment

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; and
Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
Be aged 35 years and below.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is an 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 healthcare 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’/clients health condition and care;
Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and
Collecting and compiling data.