Job Description
JOB GROUP CPSB 11/ ‘H’
Basic Salary: Kshs. 25,470 x 1,110 – 26,580 x 1,120 – 27,700 x 1,150 – 28,850 x 1,170 – 30,020 x 1,250 – 31,270 x 1,300 – 32,570 x 1,380 – 33,950 p.m.
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 at this level will entail:
i. Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
ii. Providing appropriate health care services including integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
iii. Referring patients and clients appropriately;
iv. Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
v. Maintaining records on patients/client’s health condition and care; and
vi. Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and
vii. collecting and compiling data.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
ii. Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
iii. Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
iv. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.