Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
  
• Current registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and a valid practising licence.
  
• At least five years of relevant nursing experience in primary healthcare, outpatient services, maternity, maternal and child health, and reproductive health services .
  
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment, medication administration, infection prevention and clinical documentation.
  
• Demonstrated experience in maternal and child health, including antenatal care, postnatal care and family planning.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with Community Health Promoters to strengthen community-based follow-up and referrals.
  
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and participate in medical outreaches and community health activities.
  
• Current basic life support certification is desirable; additional emergency or neonatal resuscitation training is an advantage.
  
• Experience using electronic medical records or health information systems is an added advantage.
  
• Experience working in rural, community-based or resource-constrained healthcare settings is desirable.
  

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and nursing care skills.
  
• Excellent communication, counselling and interpersonal skills.
  
• Empathy, compassion and commitment to respectful patient care.
  
• Good clinical judgement and timely escalation of patient safety concerns.
  
• Strong documentation, organisation and time-management skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  
• High levels of integrity, accountability and professional ethics.
  
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergencies.
  
• Competence in basic computer applications and clinical data management.
  
• Flexibility to support outreach activities and assigned shift schedules.