Senior Nursing Officer

To administer the nursing staff to ensure proper delivery of the nursing care.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/Midwifery or a Degree in Nursing Administration and a Certificate of Registration with the Nurses and Midwifes’ Council.
  

• Additional qualification in Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) &, PMTCT is required.
  

• A Certificate in Management & computer literacy would be an added advantage.
  

Experience, Skills and Competences:

• A Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in nursing practice, at least three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory or senior level in a reputable hospital or healthcare institution.
  

• Proven experience in clinical leadership, patient care management, and coordination of nursing activities across departments.
  

• Ensure a continuous nursing coverage on wards/units and receive daily reports.
  

• Co-ordinate nursing activities in the wards/dispensaries and ensure that patient focused approach is being achieved
  

• Ensure that aseptic technique is adhered to in the preparation of sterile procedures
  

• Conduct special clinics, health education sessions and out-reach activities.
  

• Participate in Primary health care activities
  

• Compile monthly reports generated by the wards and submit a single report to the Medical Superintendent.
  

• Prepare and release duty rosters and annual leave plans for Nursing staff.
  

• Identify promotional and training needs of nursing staff and recommend to the Medical Superintendent.
  

• Participate in organization of Continuous medical education for Nursing staff