Jacaranda Health Nursing Education & Professional Development Manager Job in Kenya

Nursing Education & Professional Development Manager
 

Background: Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. 

We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women. 

We have launched one clinic in Nairobi last year, and are currently expanding to other locations in the region. 

 

We strive to be a data-driven company which improves its operational efficiency through informed decision making on the costs and pricing mechanisms in the health care market. 

Job Summary: The position is responsible for providing leadership for professional development and implementation of programs and support services that enhance the theoretical knowledge and clinical practice of the nursing/midwifery workforce. 

This includes the planning and development of education and training programs that complement the development and review of policy and procedures with a strong focus on evidenced-based practice.
 

The Manager will be accountable for the development, coordination and evaluation of consistent clinical practice, policies, protocols and procedures that are competency based.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs nursing practice by providing direct patient care.


• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice.


• Plans and implements orientation and education programs.


• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice.


• Actively participates in performance improvement programs to identify learning needs of the staff.


• Collaborates with other health care disciplines within the hospital and community to develop and implement educational programs.


• Provides consultation to nursing staff and other health care professionals.


• Maintains practice excellence by utilizing practice opportunities for own professional growth and attending educational activities as needed.


• Demonstrates professional commitment through membership in specialty organizations.


• Assists with ongoing staff performance evaluations and to direct staff toward achieving optimum professional development as directed by the Hospital Manager, Chief Medical Office.


• Takes part in program development and hospital committees, implementing the plan and providing staff training.


• Stands in for the Hospital Manager when needed.


• Promotes and participates in retention, recruitment, hiring and interviewing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or its equivalent, Master’s Degree preferred


• Minimum of 5-7 years midwifery experience.


• Proficient in PC based computer skills, as well as Excel and PowerPoint.


• Demonstrated experience in a nursing leadership role involving change management, motivational and team development skills together with the ability to apply complex problem solving strategies.


• Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate education and training programs that incorporate contemporary adult learning principles.


• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and the capacity to apply knowledge and skills to develop innovative improvement strategies.


• Demonstrated ability to interpret and facilitate the implementation of policy/guidelines and evidence based practice.


• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills including comprehensive reports and advice for key internal and external partners.


• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage key nursing and midwifery projects within required timeframes and to provide advice on project impacts and outcomes.


• Proficient facilitation and presentation skills preferred alongside proficient computer skills.

How to Apply

 
Interested candidates should send their application cover letters and CVs to jobs@jacarandahealth.org with the subject line Nursing Education & Professional Development Manager.