Job Description
JOB GROUP CPSB 09/ ‘K’
Basic Salary: 38,270 x 1,470 – 39,740 x 1,520 – 41,260 x 1,710 – 42,970 x 1,920 – 44,890 x 2000 – 46,890 x
2,110 – 49,000 x 2,170 – 51, 170 pm.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a
senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:
i. Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout
the lifespan; performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings;
ii. Assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client/patient;
creating and maintaining a safe nursing care environment for client/patient;
iii. Carrying out patient audits to improve client/patient care;
iv. Collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary teams to
support client/patient and their families;
v. Carrying out therapeutic communication with the patient/client;
vi. Conducting community health risk assessment and providing outcome-based interventions;
vii. Documenting interventions and nursing outcomes;
viii. Participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures
ix. Diagnosing common health conditions and recommending necessary interventions.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelors Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
ii. Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
iii. Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
iv. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.