Nursing Officer at Moi University

Ref. MU/ADM/03/6/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for;

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient's outcomes; diagnosing common health conditions;
• Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood illnesses (IMAI), immunization and reproductive health;
• Providing health education and counseling to patients/clients and community on Identified health needs; referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients' admission and initiating discharge plans; maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care; ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment, collecting and collating data for research;
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients and preparing individualized reports;
• Conducting assessment of University health needs;
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports, identifying occupational health needs and making appropriate recommendations; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Higher National 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;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• At least five (5) years experience in a busy health facility; and
• Demonstrable ability, initiative and professional competence in organizing, directing and executing work at this level.

For appointment to this grade, a Serving Officer must have:-

• Higher National 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;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Served for at least three (3) years as Nursing Officer II Scale 7/8; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.