Nursing Officer- Kalobeyei

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) was founded in 1965 under the Kenya Red Cross Society Act (Chapter 256 Laws of Kenya) and officially acknowledged by the Kenyan government as a voluntary aid society working alongside public authorities. It holds the distinction of being the sole National Red Cross Society in Kenya.
Regarding its relationship with public authorities, KRCS maintains independence, enabling it to operate in alignment with the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Its Constitution is rooted in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols of 1977, to which Kenya is a signatory

JOB SUMMARY

Minimum Qualifications and Experience   Over two (2) years’ experience.Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or another recognized Nurse-training institute.Valid and current registration License by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Nursing Officers shall work in specific ward/clinic assigned to and would therefore work as both supervisor and team leader of the refugee staff.Prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds whenever required.Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor/CO on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.Arrange and submit weekly clinic/ward work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each refugee staff.Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns.Conduct regular training session for refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward/clinic cases and charting.Give health education to patients and clientsCompile and submit monthly reports.Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same.Maintain drug registers and drug consumption within the ward level.Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.Taking and recording of vital signs and proper documentation of all nursing proceduresEnsure the clinic/ward is cleaned to the expected standards.Perform coverage and be on-call as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Counseling, Public health, Medicine, Patient care, Nursing, Reporting, Documentation and record keeping

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree