Clinic Nurse

Professional qualification: KRCHN, KRN/M/CH; at least a diploma in Nursing recognized by the Nursing Council of Kenya, holder of valid practice license 
Job Purpose: To offer effective Nursing services to clients on day to day basis anchored on Triage and task shifting models
Reports to: Lead Nurse 
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist team in the daily provision of medical care including ART. Tasks will include triage, counseling, nutrition assessment, scheduling and assurance of appropriate laboratory evaluation, data collection and assisting other clinic staff with procedures.
Together with other team members plan for smaller site visits including making sure equipment required are available.
Ensure supplies and equipment for use in the clinic and satellite are available by liaising with the lead Nurse-: e.g. thermometers, sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, weighing scales, height scales, gloves files, stationery
Be responsible for the day’s running of the triage services at the CCC
Use daily appointment list or diaries to help track missed appointments
Submit at the end of day all the names of clients missing appointment to the longitudinal nurse
Monitor clinic activities and give feedback to the lead Nurse
Ensure clinic activities are carried out effectively and efficiently by all staff
Monitor care of the patients/clients in consultation with the other staff to ensure quality
Organizes files reviews for follow-up on specific activities carried out
 Support other nurses and CHVs in the clinic in execution of daily duties.
Conduct clinic-based learning sessions (health messages) designed to educate patients and CME/CPD for staff
Ensure booking and follow-up of priority patients is done by working/liaising with longitudinal nurse and CHVs.
Participate in the preparation & validation of monthly narrative or relevant reports by KARP and other stakeholders & submit as required
Carry out any other duties/responsibilities assigned by the Lead Nurse
Skills and experience:
At least 2 years’ working in a hospital/community based-working experience
Experience in HIV/AIDS program implementation
Good interpersonal skills
Results oriented and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-changing environment
Computer literate

Apply via :

info@homahills.or.ke


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