Reference Code:V/FT/02/2024
Job Purpose:
The Director, Nursing Services’ job exists to provide leadership, oversight and coordination of the Directorate of Nursing Services, its operations and service quality in collaboration with the Director Clinical Services at KUTRRH.
Duties and Responsibilities
Formulate and implement policies on standards of care for patients on referral from other Hospitals or institutions within or outside Kenya.
Ensuring compliance to the provisions of the Nurses Act. Cap 257.
Formulating, interpreting and reviewing policies relating to nursing services.
Domesticating and ensuring compliance with nursing standards, guidelines and ethics.
Facilitating development and review of training programs for nurses.
Providing technical advice on matters pertaining to Nursing services.
Developing and maintaining standards and guidelines for nursing supplies.
Ensuring recommendations from nursing research are implemented to inform policy development.
Monitoring and evaluating nursing services.
Facilitating research and promoting innovations.
Ensuring performance management and capacity development.
Planning and budgeting for nursing services.
Managing facilities, assets and resources of nursing services.
Represent the Hospital in relevant meetings of National Health Agenda as appointed by the Chief Executive Officer.
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Master’s degree in Nursing any of the following disciplines; Midwifery, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing,
Forensic Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Management or any other relevant and related field from a recognized institution.
At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience with eight (8) years in a senior
management position.
Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Leadership/Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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Download: Job Application FormInterested and qualified persons to apply online via careers.kutrrh.go.ke by uploading an Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form and Practice License. Clearly indicate Job Reference No. i.e. JOB APPLICATION – [JOB/CADRE REFERENCE NUMBER] as the subject of your application.The Chief Executive OfficerKenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research HospitalP.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO Nairobi KenyaThe deadline for the receipt of all applications is 19th March 2024.KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity EmployerYOUTH, WOMEN, AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.Please note:Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Apply via :
careers.kutrrh.go.ke