Kenya: Nursing Officer
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 13 Aug 2013
Bar Hostess Empowerment & Support Programme (BHESP) is a registered NGO in Kenya. We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following position in our Wellness Center in Nairobi.
Nursing Officer
Job Summary:
Provide or assist in the provision of Minimum Package of Clinical services at the Wellness Centre and during community outreaches targeting Key Populations as per the set National Guidelines/standards.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• Reporting to the Wellness Centre Coordinator
• Assess clients and establish health care needs as necessary.
• Diagnose common health conditions, prescribe, and administer treatment.
• Provide appropriate healthcare service; e.g. administration of treatment, dispensing drugs, etc.
• Provide health education and counseling to clients on identified health problems and socio-economic issues related to their health.
• Evaluate healthcare outcomes to clients and write individualized report.
• Maintain confidential records on clients personal and health condition/care data.
• Keep clinical environment tidy and safe.
• Ensure efficiency and safety of assigned nursing commodities.
• Ensure that all clients’ rights to access services are adhered to at the centre.
• Ensure that the health care services are friendly, responsive to the needs and offered at the convenient time of Key Populations and their clients.
Minimum Requirements:
• Diploma in Registered Nursing (KRN/KRCHN) or above from a recognized nursing training institution and in possession of a registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Must have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
• Should have training and practical experience in Key Populations intervention including implementation of high impact MARPs intervention.
• Knowledge on HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
• Ability to diagnose and treat Sexually Transmitted Infections.
• Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work in challenging environments and under pressure.
Bar Hostess Empowerment & Support Programme (BHESP) www.bhesp.org
How to apply:
Submit applications, complete with updated CV (with daytime telephone), copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary to info@bhesp.org not later than 13th August 2013.
