Trans Nzoia County is among the 47 counties established by the Kenya Constitution under article 6(1) and specified in the First Schedule. Article 176 (1) establishes a county government for each county consisting of the county assembly and the county executive. The Trans Nzoia county government was operationalized in March 2013 after the country’s general election with H.E Hon. Patrick Simiyu Khaemba as the first popularly elected Governor.

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: providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan ;performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings ;assessing ,formulating ,planning and implementing a safe nursing care environment for client/patients; carrying out clinical audits to improve client/patient care; collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary term to support clients/patients and their families ;carrying out therapeutic communication with patients/client; conducting a community health risk assessment and providing nursing outcomes; participation in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures; and diagnosing common health conditions and recommending necessary interventions.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either nursing or midwifery from a recognized institution;
• Registration certificate issued by the nursing council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from nursing council of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution