Medical Jobs

Republic of Kenya

County Government of Kakamega

County Public Service Board

Vacancies: Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:-

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Department of Health
 

Nursing Officer 1 (BSN)

Job Group ‘K’ 

(24 Posts)
 

Nursing Officer I will work under the guidance of a Senior Nursing Officer. 

Work at this level will largely involve management of Nursing Services in a Health Unit at a County and Sub-county Health facility.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Specific duties will include the following among others:

• Planning, supervising and coordinating of duties
• Distribution of staff to various sections
• Providing bedside nursing care to patients
• Practical training, counseling and guidance of nursing students in Clinical areas
• Performing administrative duties
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with mean grade C+ and above or equivalent
• Be a holder of B.Sc Nursing from a recognized University or have served as Nursing Officer II for at least 3 years
• Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Shown Professional competence in planning, organizing and discharging nursing duties at that level
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232.

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Nursing Officer III

Job Group ‘H’ 

(127 Posts)

Nursing Officer III will work under the guidance of a more Senior Officer. Work at this level will largely involve planning, supervision and provision of nursing care at an outpatient department or ward in a Health facility.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Specific duties will include the following among others:

• Assessing of patients’ needs for nursing services
• Verifying and maintaining information relating to patients admissions
• Keeping records of drugs and supplies
• Guiding, supervising and counseling staff performing routine duties
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade C or its equivalent
• Be a holder of a Kenya Registered Nurse or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Diploma from a recognized medical training college.
• Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the national values and principles of Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Articles 10 and 232.

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

How to Apply
 

All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents. 

The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.

Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Constituency of origin.

Applications should be submitted to: 

Secretary/CEO

County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
Kakamega

Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.

All applications should reach this office on or before 3rd March 2015.

County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer, all are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board