Medical, health jobs in Kiambu, Kenya

42 jobs found

Amref International University (AMIU)

Nursing Officer

Nairobi

Kenya

AIC Kijabe Hospital

Plastic Surgeon Consultant

Nairobi

Kenya

World Vision

Technical Specialist, Mental Well-being

Nairobi

Kenya

Equity Afia

Nurse

Nairobi

Kenya

The Nairobi Hospital

Biomedical Technologist

Nairobi

Kenya

Equity Afia

Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)

Nairobi

Kenya

Pharmaplus Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Technologist- Nairobi

Nairobi

Kenya

RFH Medical Center

Radiation Oncologist / Clinical Oncologist

Nairobi

Kenya

RFH Medical Center

Medical Physicist

Nairobi

Kenya

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RFH Medical Center

Radiation Therapist

Nairobi

Kenya

Nursing Officer

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Qualification, Experience and Skills

  • Minimum: Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) from a recognised training college.
  • A valid nursing license to practice
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
  • Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
  • Certification and/or experience in the following: community health, customer service in healthcare, outreach programme implementation, leadership in healthcare or any related field.
  • Experience in community health outreach, health promotion, or public health programs
  • Ability to contribute to patient-centered marketing and service growth.
  • Effective communication with patients, families and healthcare teams.
  • Critical thinking and problem solving for quick decision-making.
  • Patient education and advocacy.
  • ICT literacy for documentation and communication.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  • Compassion and Empathy; Resilience; attention to detail; adaptability and Ethical integrity.


Responsibilities

Triage

  • Assessment of patients to identify their care needs.
  • Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
  • Carry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status, labs and radiological evaluations.
  • Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, and family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely manner.

Nursing Care

  • Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and report adverse reactions promptly.
  • Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in AmIU Medical Centre Guidelines on waste management.
  • Prepare for and assist medical officers in performing various procedures in the clinic.
  • Maintain adequate airway management, including oxygen therapy, nebulization, and suctioning.
  • Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol.
  • Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidents to the Medical Officer.
  • Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching.
  • Provide a safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on restraints, examination coaches, oxygen source and other medical equipment in the clinic.

Administrative support

  • Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of clinic stock drugs and consumables.
  • Care for equipment through proper cleaning and storage, per-shift inventory checks, timely reporting of non-functional equipment, and follow-up with the In-Charge.
  • Assist in compiling data and producing the monthly reports.
  • Assist in day-to-day management of the medical center.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and clinic reporting requirements.

Health Promotion & Marketing Support

  • Participate in community engagement activities such as wellness days and outreach programs.
  • Support the clinic’s branding by promoting services through client interaction and health talks.
  • Collaborate with the university marketing team in developing health awareness content.
  • Assist in organizing preventive health campaigns and screening events.
  • Assist in partner organizations engagement.

Medical and Health Education

  • Assist in planning and coordinating medical training programs and health-related information for staff.


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