Ministry of Health Registered Nurses - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Registered Nurses - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.


Terms of service: 18-month contract

Station: Across different regional blood transfusion centers in Kenya located in
Nairobi, Mombasa, Embu, Nakuru, Kisumu and Eldoret.

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate must have:

Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry
from a recognized institution.

Has 1 year post training experience

Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;

Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;

Experience in use of computer applications

Specific Duties

Carry out prior preparation for fixed and mobile blood drives

Undertake

blood donor selection as guided by the existing SOPs

Participate in blood donation drives

Perform phlebotomy (collecting of blood)

Provide post donation care to the blood donors

Observe and report of post blood donation adverse events to the Team Leader

Adhere to the donor clinic SOPs and guidelines

Embrace team work among themselves

Prepare reports on conducted blood drives

Participate in the development/review of Donor Clinic SOPs and guidelines

Participate in general staff and team meetings

Carry adequate team requirement preparations for the blood donation drives

Maintain strict confidentiality of all privileged information regarding both human
resources and fiscal matters.

Adhere to infection prevention and control guidelines

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Note: The best (10No.) Registered Nursing Officers will be selected based on qualifications
and relevant experience.

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.



For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Registered Nurses - Jobs in Kenya



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