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 applications.


Duties & Responsibilities


Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
appropriate healthcare service 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;
Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and collecting and compiling data.