Kenyatta University Baby Day Care Centre Nurse and Attendant Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University is looking to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for vacant positions in the following offices:School of Applied Human Sciences
Community Resource Management and Extension Department
Kenyatta University Baby Day Care Centre
To cater for children whose ages range from six (6) months to three (3) years.
 Certificate in Community Health Nursing from a recognized institutionKCE Division IV/ KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)and aboveAt least two (5) years relevant work experienceMedical Certificate of Good HealthCertificate of Good Conduct with copies of the finger prints attachedRegistered by Nursing Council of KenyaOther qualities:

Sensitive to children’s individual, developmental, and cultural characteristicsShould be warm, pleasant and presentableGood team playerGood interpersonal skillsComputer literateWell organized and self-drivenGiving first aid to children when requiredAdministering medication when necessaryKeeping of medical records like immunization recordsIdentifying children who need serious medical attentionOnly female candidates requiredCertificate in Early Childhood Development from a recognized institutionKCE Division IV/ KCSE Mean Grade D+ (plus)and aboveAt least two (2) years relevant work experienceMedical Certificate of Good HealthCertificate of Good Conduct with copies of the finger prints attachedShould be a mature personShould have an understanding of child developmentShould have skills to implement play and instructional activity for childrenShould be sensitive to children’s individual development and cultural characteristicsShould be warm and lovingGood interpersonal skillsGood communication skillsWell organized and self - drivenAttend to personal cleanliness of every child; bathing, changing diapers/soiled clothes, toilet training and washing handsFeeding the children according to the required age group standardsOrganizing children’s roomsLaying baby cots according to the institution standardsPlaying with children and getting down on the floor to relate to themSoothing or rocking children to sleepArrange activities/ games for children and provide them with chance to utilize their curiosityMaintain safe surroundingsOnly female candidates requiredFor those applying for teaching positions above Tutorial Fellow they will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms.
The terms of service for non teaching positions include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.
The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than Thursday, 12th June, 2014.
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.