Requirements for Appointment

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

1. Diploma in Nursing in from recognized Medical Training or any other recognized training institution;
2. At least three (3) years post qualification working experience;
3. Valid registration certificate from the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Council of Kenya;
4. Be registered with the Nursing Council; and
5. With a valid practicing license from Nursing Council.

Job Description

An officer at this level shall:

1. Provide health education to clients regularly on identified health needs to help prevent diseases;
2. Measure and record patients’ vital information such as temperature, weight and blood pressure to help maintain good health;
3. Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries to restore health to patients;
4. Complete health records of patients to capture health conditions and healthcare services offered to help in data collection;
5. Administer medication to patients and counsel them to help restore their health;
6. Maintain records of drugs used after working hours to avoid wastage and stock-out;
7. Evaluate patients’ health outcomes by scheduling them for review visits when necessary to help restore their health;
8. Conduct minor surgical procedures such incision and drainage of abscesses to help restore health;
9. Decontaminate, clean, dry and sterilize used medical instruments and equipment to prevent spread of diseases;
10. Order and interpret medical tests as need arises so as to ascertain/confirm diagnosis before treatment;
11. Refer routine and emergency patients for investigation or specialist attention to avoid complications; and
12. Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

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