Nursing Officer - Aga Khan Medical Centre, Lodwar

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.
AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira, Kabarnet and an upcoming Medical Centre in Lodwar.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following roles amongst others:
NURSING OFFICER - AGA KHAN MEDICAL CENTRE, LODWARKEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Identify patient’s specific needs and adopt a care plan as necessary to meet those needs.
  
• Prioritize nursing care for critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
  
• Ensure a safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies and perform timely safety checks.
  
• Ensure documentation of all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner.
  
• Participate in nursing education activities, quality improvement projects, audits, spot, and skill checks.
  
• Participate in data collection and monitoring of department’s quality indicators.
  
• Carry out audits on IPSG, Infection prevention measures and documentation and actions on identified gaps.
  
• Uphold statutory regulations as required by Nursing Council of Kenya and the laws of Kenya.
  
• Safeguard the Hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property.
  

REQUIREMENTS

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• KRCHN, BSc. Nursing.
  
• Valid Nursing practice license.
  
• At least 2 years of work experience.
  
• BLS certified.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative & customer care skills.
  
• Be a member of a professional body.
  

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter via www.akdn.org/careers by December 12, 2025.
The above roles can also be accessed via below direct links:
Nursing Officer – The Aga Khan Medical Centre, Lodwar: www.the.akdn/careers/2267901
Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
“AKHS is committed to stringent safeguarding principles and enforces a zero- tolerance stance towards behaviors inconsistent with institutional safeguarding principles. Successful candidates will be required to align with these standards, undergo a comprehensive background check which will include thorough reference and credential assessments and employment history checks”.
Please note that Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, medical examination or any fee).
"Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer.”