Maseno University is a university based in Maseno, near Kisumu, Kenya, founded in 1991. It is one of seven public universities in Kenya.

MSU/ADM/DHS/02/24

Requirements for Appointment:

• Higher Diploma/ Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing from a recognized Institution with at least Three (3) years relevant work experience in a Hospital set up;
• Be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya with the current practicing license; and
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provision of community nursing care and counseling;
• Proper maintenance of patients records;
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts;
• Refer to the in charge Health services or to the Clinical Officer on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management;
• Give health education to patients and clients;
• Compile 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 procedures
• Perform coverage and be on-call as required.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time