Job Description
DIRECTOR NURSING SERVICES – JOB GROUP CPSB 03 (‘R’) – (1 POST)
Reports to: Chief Officer Health Services
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developing, maintaining and implementing nursing policies and
procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice and
operational policies while maintaining compliance with National laws and
regulations.
• Communicating and interpreting policies and procedures to nursing staff
and monitor their practices and implementation.
• Coordinating patient care activities in collaboration with nurse managers,
administrative and other technical personnel in the hospital.
• Developing nursing standards and playing a leading role in the
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the standards.
• Ensuring that the planning and delivery of nursing services are addressed
and meet the changing needs of clients.
• Participating in the development and implementation of strategic plans
for nursing services.
• Participating in the annual planning and budgeting for nursing services
during preparation of the health department budget and ensuring
proper utilization of allocated funds.
• Preparing employees for the desired changes in working styles, attitudes
and work ethic.
• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the
divisional/individual performance targets.
• Providing necessary advice to the Chief Officer on technical matters of
health concerning nurses.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• Bachelor’s degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized
institution.
• Masters’ degree in nursing, midwifery, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric
Nursing, Critical care Nursing, Oncology and palliative care Nursing,
Forensic Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing
Management or Geriatric Nursing from a recognized Institution.
• At least fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in the managerial
level in the nursing fraternity.
• Management course from a recognized institution.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practicing License from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competencies and
administered capability as well as broad experience in Nursing and
Healthcare standards and programmes.
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).