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Deputy Director Nursing Services | County Government of Kiambu | Job

  • Experience Required:10 Years
  • Total Positions:1
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: Medical
  • Minimum Education: Degree
  • Job Location: kiambu, Kenya
  • Posted on: August 31, 2023
  • Last Date: September 8, 2023

Job Description

DEPUTY DIRECTOR NURSING SERVICES – JOB GROUP CPSB 04
(‘Q’) – (1 POST)
Reports to: Director Nursing 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.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have a:
• 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 ten (10) 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.
• Must be computer literate.
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• 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).

Skills Required

Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills

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