Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for 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, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes. providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs; referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans; maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care; ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and collecting and compiling data.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health
• Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered
• Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and (iv) Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.