Kenyatta University Hospital - Nursing Officer – Neonatology Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University Hospital - Nursing Officer – Neonatology Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is seeking to recruit highly transformative and dynamic self-driven individuals with a high degree of integrity, result oriented, demonstrable professionalism, competence and impeccable capability to fill the following positions within its staff establishment:


Kenyatta University Hospital - Nursing Officer – Neonatology Jobs in Kenya

Nursing Officer – Neonatology (DNSNON/KUTRRH/8)

1. Background Information

Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH)

Department: Nursing
Section/Unit: Neonatology
Job Title: Nursing Officer
Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer
Direct Reports: Nursing Officer II

2. Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Senior Nursing Officer, the Nursing Officer job exists to provide general clinical nursing services and patient care and provide nursing research and training at the KUTRRH.

3. Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Job:

Receive, register, record and document patients’ information and present the same the Medical Officers at the accident an emergency of the hospital.

Transfer referred patients from the accident and emergency for further diagnosis or
specialized treatment from other units of the hospital.

Provide general nursing services and care to patients in the accident and emergency of
the hospital.

Ensure cleanliness and tidiness at the accident and emergency area of the hospital.

Support Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in attending to patients in accident and emergency of the hospital.

Administer medication to patients in the accident and emergency as prescribed by
Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.

Administer patient care and nursing to outpatients in the accident and emergency of
the hospital.

Monitor patients’ progress in the accident and emergency, document the same for clear patient records and report the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.

Summon Medical Officers/Specialists to attend to patients in the critical care unit if
need arises in the hospital.

Liaise with other healthcare staff in handling patients with multiple of complex
medical conditions in the accident and emergency of the hospital

Supervise, guide and mentor junior nursing officers, interns and nursing students,together with their work in the accident and emergency unit of the hospital.

Provide nursing services research and training to students at

the accident and
emergency of the hospital.

Ensure that the nursing areas of the hospital are clean and tidy complying with
sanitation standards of the hospital.

4. Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:

a) Higher Diploma in Specialized Nursing (Neonatology) from a recognized institution
b) Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized institution
c) Masters of Science in Nursing from a recognized institution

Minimum level of knowledge required for the job:

Computer literate

Knowledge of relevant legislations

Knowledge of professional standards

Proven track record of nursing research and training in a reputable institution

Professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role:
a) Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and Valid Practice License
b) Must have a Certificate in a course in life-saving

Soft skills required for the job:
a) Communication skills
b) Leadership skills
c) Observation skills
d) Analytical skills
e) Compassionate
f) Organizational skills
g) Team building skills

5. Relevant Work Experience Required:

Minimum number of years of experience the jobholder is required to have to be appointed to the position:

At least five years working experience as a Nursing Officer in a reputable health facility

The deadline for the receipt of all applications is Monday 5th August 2019

If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of these posts, please send your;

1. Application Letter,
2. Curriculum Vitae and
3. Filled Application Form

ONLY via email to recruitment@kutrrh.go.ke

Or hard copies can be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya

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