Nursing Officer-Administrative Coverage

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Higher Diploma in a nursing-related field.
  
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in nursing.
  
• Valid Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) practice license.
  
• Proven leadership qualities.
  
• Additional training in Nursing Administration will be an added advantage.
  
• A committed Christian with values aligned to Tenwek Hospital’s mission.
  

• Collaborate with the Nursing Lead to ensure smooth running of nursing services and foster cooperation with other hospital departments.
  
• Ensure high-quality nursing care and positive staff–patient relationships.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and reinforce hospital policies.
  
• Report staff misconduct participate in disciplinary processes, and ensure adherence to hospital policies.
  
• Handle referrals to and from other health facilities.
  
• Work with Unit In-charges to ensure bed availability for patient admissions.
  
• Maintain daily hospital census records and share them with hospital leadership.
  
• Mentor nursing students, particularly in leadership and management rotations.
  
• Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Nursing Council of Kenya regulations.
  
• Safeguard hospital and patient confidentiality and property.
  
• Report complaints and incidents promptly to the In-charge.
  
• Provide mentorship to junior nurses and students.
  
• Identify research opportunities, develop plans, and conduct surveys at operational level when needed.
  
• Support the Nursing Lead in administrative tasks as assigned.
  
• Promote effective interpersonal and public relations within the nursing team.
  
• Display Christlike character and integrity both on and off duty.
  
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Nursing Lead or designate.