Thika Nursing Home, a comprehensive Health Care Centre situated in Thika’s Section Nine is seeking Three (3) highly competent and outstanding individuals for Medical Officer of Health (MOH) positions.Bachelor of MedicineAt least two years working experienceSuitably qualified candidates should apply through ngugimungai24@yahoo.com or call Administrator through 0721241875

Our client, a well-established Hospital based in Nairobi that provides professional medical, nursing and rehabilitative care is looking to fill the position of Head of Nursing. The successful candidate MUST have a master’s degree in Nursing / Health Care Management and be registered with the Kenya Nursing Council with a valid practice licence.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and implement nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with the country’s regulations.Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitor staff practice and implementation.Participate in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss patient’s status, census changes, personnel, or patient’s complaints or concerns.Evaluate the work performance of all nursing personnel, assist in the determination of wage increases, and implement discipline according to operational policies.Demonstrate knowledge of and application of key clinical quality indicators, and proactively monitor and implement systems to achieve and/or surpass institutional thresholds.Collaborate with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.MUST be registered with the Kenya Nursing Council with a valid practice licence.Must have a master’s degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management.Must have a minimum of 5 years of continuous nursing administration experience.Must have a minimum of 5 years in senior management.Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.Must be proficient in basic computer skills.Must have a BLS & ACLS.Career Level: Senior Level ( 5+ years experience)
 Salary: Monthly gross salary: Ksh . 250,000 - 400,000 /=(Approx. 2,941 - 4,705 USD) depending on experienceApplications

Please send your up to date CV to: 

recruit@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.

Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops

St. Luke’s Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing School
It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following key positions

Librarian 

Scope: The Librarian reports directly to the Principal Tutor and provides librarian and research services.

Purpose of the Position: The Librarian is responsible for providing library and research services for the school and Maintenance of the library and its collections.

Responsibilities

Provide effective access to library collections and resourcesMaintain collections management policies and proceduresPerform original cataloguing and classification of print, audio-visual and electronicresourcesDevelop and maintain special indexing systems and files for special collectionsEnsure an accurate inventory of resourcesEnsure efficient retrieval by usersSearch external database programs for the availability of cataloguing copyMaintain inventories, compile statistics and generate reports as requireDevelop and maintain cataloguing proceduresDistribute materials for cataloguingDetermine the type of cataloguing requiredEnsure file cards in shelf listRespond to daily on-site requests for informationTrain library users to effectively search the Library catalogue, Internet and other electronic resourcesMaintain circulation files, records and statistics
QualificationsDiploma in library and  information studies Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage Able to manage a WebsiteHas good interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent written and oral communications skills in EnglishA good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principlesApplications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

To reach him on or before 29th March 2014   

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

St. Mary’s Mission Hospitals Nairobi & Elementaita Sites invites applications for the following Ophthalmology Positions:
Ophthalmic Clinical Officer (OCO).
Cataract surgery experience would be an added advantage.
Kenya Registered Nurse (ON) OR (OA).
Previous work in an Ophthalmology department required.
Please send CV by email only to: lerouxmichele@hotmall.com . All applications will be acknowledged. No phone calls please.
Applications close March 18, 2013.

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International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in hard to reach areas. IMC in collaboration with Kenya Prisons Service for the purpose of supporting and strengthening Comprehensive HIV prevention, Care and treatment services in Prisons is seeking to employ motivated and pro-active individuals to fill the following vacancies:
 Position: Nursing Officers (3)
Location: Siaya, Wundanyi and Thomson Falls Prisons.
Duration: 7 Months (Renewable)
 Reporting to the prisons management, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:Provide HIV/AIDS and TB services including PMTCT, HIV/AIDS care and treatment.Provide HIV care and support for HIV+ cases. This will include; treatment of opportunistic infections (OI), cotrimoxazole prophylaxis, referral for ARV therapy, provide support counseling and link HIV+ cases to existing support groups in the community.Provide TB screening and treatment to the HIV+ clientsRegister all TB patients into the TB treatment register as per DLTLD guidelines.Supervise and train the community volunteers on community TB care and HIV care.Ensure TB/HIV commodities including drugs; test kits, reagents, and stationery are in stock.Create community awareness/ mobilization on TB/HIV care.Collect and report on monthly service data and other project activities on a monthly basisThe Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade C, with at least a C in biology, English or Kiswahili and a C- in any other two (2) science subjects or its approved equivalent qualificationsThree (3) years Pre-Service Training at a Medical Training Centre or at any other recognized Training Institution Culminating in the award of the Kenya Registered Nurse or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse certificateRegistered by the Nursing Council of Kenya and must posses a valid practising license.Must have a certificate of Adult ART training.Must have at least one year experience in comprehensive care clinic.Must have good interpersonal skills and be very flexible and a team player.Applications should include the following:A cover letter and current CV with names and telephone contacts of at least 3 referees.Copies of academic and professional certificates.Your e-mail address and telephone contacts.Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by sending a current CV with telephone number and e-mail address and cover letter by Email to: kenyajobs@internationalmedicalcorps.org / hoacu.prisons@gmail.com on or before 15th February 2013. Each application should include three referees with their contacts and e-mail addresses. Any other attachment apart from the above mentioned will lead to disqualification of the application. Please, state the position and your name in the subject line. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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