Position: Nursing Director- 1 Position
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Kisumu Specialists Hospital is seeking to recruit a Director of Nursing with excellent management and organizational skills to lead our staff of nursing professionals and oversee patient care. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team in Kisumu Specialists Hospital to offer world-class care and services to our patients.
Job Summary:
To work towards achieving the professional and organizational goals of Kisumu Specialists Hospital by offering high level of dynamic leadership and clinical skill.
Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent shall:
● Directing, overseeing and evaluating all nursing activities and personnel in the hospital
● Maintaining the Hospital's policies, standards and procedures of nursing care.
● Heading, coaching and mentoring the nursing leadership team.
● Be responsible for the assignment of duties in the nursing department, overseeing the departmental duty rotas.
● Ensure the upholding statutory regulations by the hospital and all nursing personnel, as required by the nursing profession and the laws of Kenya.
● Ensure adequate and appropriate response and implementation of changes that may arise from client feedback, complaints or incident reports.
● Ensure appropriate safeguard of client property and confidentiality by the nursing department
● Handling client complaints and incidents and escalating the same where necessary.
● Be responsible for the timely and appropriate preparation of reports arising from the office.
● Utilizing the available resources effectively for quality service delivery, profitability and cost containment.
● Be a member of Board committees, as assigned to the office
● Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
● Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree holder
● Masters’ degree in a health-related field shall be an added advantage
● Added certification in health-related fields
● At least 10 years working experience in a hospital environment
● Previous experience in a nursing managerial position is mandatory (either as unit head or in charge of a facility)
● Valid Nursing Council of Kenya practice license
● Experience with a hospital-based ERP or HMIS is an added advantage
● Good interpersonal and communication skills.
● Quick decision-making capacity and ability to handle deadlines
● Team leader
● Good customer care skills.
● Have a good understanding of continuous improvement and risk management
Terms of Engagement: 4- year contract, renewable
How to Apply: Send Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to ceo@kishospital.co.ke to reach us no later than: 2nd August 2021 at 5.00pm.
Do not attach any documents at this point
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KSH is an equal opportunity employer