Nursing Officer

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Higher National 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 practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
  
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
  
• At least five (5) years experience in a busy health facility; and
  
• Demonstrable ability, initiative and professional competence in organizing, directing and executing work at this level.
  

For appointment to this grade, a Serving Officer must have:-

• Higher National 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 practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
  
• Served for at least three (3) years as Nursing Officer II Scale 7/8; and
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant's age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address,names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope,

Applications should be addressed to:-

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics,

Research, Extension & Student AffairsMoi University,

P.O Box 3900-30100,

ELDORET, KENYA

(Teaching Positions)

OR

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Planning & StrategyMoi University,

P.O Box 3900-30100,

ELDORET, KENYA

(Non -Teaching Positions)

so as to reach him not later than Monday 8th July, 2024 at 5,00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments,

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Higher National 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 practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
  
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
  
• At least five (5) years experience in a busy health facility; and
  
• Demonstrable ability, initiative and professional competence in organizing, directing and executing work at this level.
  

For appointment to this grade, a Serving Officer must have:-

• Higher National 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 practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
  
• Served for at least three (3) years as Nursing Officer II Scale 7/8; and
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant's age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address,names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope,

Applications should be addressed to:-

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics,

Research, Extension & Student AffairsMoi University,

P.O Box 3900-30100,

ELDORET, KENYA

(Teaching Positions)

OR

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Planning & StrategyMoi University,

P.O Box 3900-30100,

ELDORET, KENYA

(Non -Teaching Positions)

so as to reach him not later than Monday 8th July, 2024 at 5,00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments,

Ref. MU/ADM/03/6/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for;

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient's outcomes; diagnosing common health conditions;
  
• Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood illnesses (IMAI), immunization and reproductive health;
  
• Providing health education and counseling 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, collecting and collating data for research;
  
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients and preparing individualized reports;
  
• Conducting assessment of University health needs;
  
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports, identifying occupational health needs and making appropriate recommendations; and
  
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.