Duties and Responsibilities

• This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs;
• Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patients’/clients’ health needs;
• Providing appropriate healthcare service, including immunization, ante-natal care, delivery, referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients preparing individualized reports;
• Making appropriate discharge plan for patients; conducting assessment of school
• Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care:’ ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; ensuring safe custody for in-patients belongings;
• Conducting home visits, following up discharged patients/clients and providing continuity of care; and treating minor ailments.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya Enrolled
• Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric
• Nurse or Enrolled Nurse/Midwife from a recognized training institution;
• Enrolment Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution own merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results