The University has a unique history that has evolved through different educational phases. It was started in April 1929 by a British Colonial farmer cum educationist by the name William Thomas Alfred Levet. The Institution was by then a whites’ only primary school with a large farm, which was sold to Guy Bullen in February 1959

REF: NO. LU/AD/07/06/EA/NO – LOCUM/2024

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful Nursing Officer on locum, will be expected to;

• Ensure patient needs are met; treatment, safety, nutrition and overall nursing care.
• Maintain proper continuity of care at take-over, bed-side handover of reports, and at referral point,  ensuring that their communication is clear at all times.
• Ensure that all equipment are in good working condition and in case of malfunction report immediately to the supervisor
• Maintain availability of minimum stock of commodities and supplies to ensure optimal provision of services in the department
• Coordinate with other sections in the provision of care such as the laboratory, Laundry, Pharmacy, Records and Clinical
• Provide support and health education to patients and relatives
• Ensure aseptic technique and infection prevention is adhered to at the facility – disinfection and sterilization of medical equipment, medical and general waste management.
• Perform any other duties as maybe assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Persons Specifications

For appointment to this post, a candidate must;

• Be holders of a diploma or degree in Nursing from a recognized Institution.
• Be registered with the National Nursing Council of Kenya (NNCK)
• Have a valid practicing license from National Nursing Council of Kenya (NNCK).
• Have a working experience of at least 2 years.
• Be computer literate.

Competence required:

• Excellent clinical accuracy
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills- listening, oral and written
• Good interpersonal skills and team player
• Empathetic to patients of all ages
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision