Job Title: Nursing Officers
Hiring Organization: Tenwek Hospital
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Medical
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/18/2024
About
Tenwek Hospital
Mission
Statement: “Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in
compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the
glory of God.” The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World
Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral
hospital in the region and one of the largest mission hospitals in Africa. It
is a non-profit faith-based organization, a ministry of Africa Gospel Church
and in partnership with World Gospel Mission. It has a capacity of 300 beds and
offers a wide-range of quality and affordable primary and specialized
healthcare services. Through partnerships with various organizations, long term
and visiting physicians (Facilitated through Samaritan’s Purse), provide Tenwek
patients with expertise in hospital care, out-patient treatment (Supported
through USAID), and HIV/AIDS care through the PEPFAR program. Tenwek is also
supported by Friends of Tenwek (FOT), a U.S.-based non-profit organization
dedicated to developing key relationships and resources that help Tenwek
fulfill its mission.
Job summary:
To
provide nursing services within the respective department, in order that the
patient/client receives quality care for the honor and glory of God.
Responsibilities
Organize
and coordinate nursing care and medical treatments.
Provide
and ensure appropriate health teaching and counseling to individuals, families
and community.
Maintain
the unit effectively according to hospital policy with minimum supervision
Promote
effective interpersonal and public relations
Maintain
infection prevention guidelines and practice.
Ensure
safety in the work place by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment
Maintain
familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that
legal requirements are met
Identify
research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the
operational level.
To be
punctual and available when on duty
Display
Christ like attitude and character both on and off duty
Abide by
the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) regulations.
Perform
other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by Unit’s Nursing
Officer In-charge or his/her designate.
Qualifications
& Experience
Diploma
in Nursing (KRN/KRCHN).
Atleast
one year experience in a busy hospital, Valid preactice Licence, Registered by
NCK.
