Nursing Officer

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Over two (2) years’ experience.
  
• Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or another recognized Nurse-training institute.
  
• Valid and current registration License by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
  

• The Nursing Officers shall work in specific ward/clinic assigned to and would therefore work as both supervisor and team leader of the refugee staff.
  
• Prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds whenever required.
  
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.
  
• Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor/CO on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.
  
• Arrange and submit weekly clinic/ward work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each refugee staff.
  
• Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns.
  
• Conduct regular training session for refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward/clinic cases and charting.
  
• Give health education to patients and clients
  
• Compile and submit monthly reports.
  
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.
  
• Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same.
  
• Maintain drug registers and drug consumption within the ward level.
  
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.
  
• Taking and recording of vital signs and proper documentation of all nursing procedures
  
• Ensure the clinic/ward is cleaned to the expected standards.
  
• Perform coverage and be on-call as required.