Diabetes Nurse Educator

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure effective and efficient development, management and administration of Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre (DMI) projects and programs.
Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the DMI centre.
Assess, plan, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate patients’ outcomes.
Triage patients.
Dispense insulin and other care supplies.
Provide appropriate healthcare services such as reproductive health to the youth.
Provide health education and counseling to patients/clients and the community on identified health needs.
Implement recommendations from research findings for improvement of care.
Refer patients and clients appropriately.
Maintain records on patients’ health conditions and care.
Ensure a tidy and safe clinical environment and identify occupational health needs.
Prepare periodic reports on project education activities.
Any other duties as assigned by the DMI board/program manager

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Development and use of tools for planning, implementation, and reporting of project education activities.
A number of education health sessions held for the youth.
Accuracy and timeliness in reporting project education activities.
A number of feedback meetings held for the patient education program.

Qualifications
Qualification and Experiences

Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing/ Midwifery, or Kenya Registered Nursing/ Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution.
Valid practicing license and registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Participated in diabetes prevention and management activities.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Must have attended a certified training course.

Skills and competencies

Basic computer application skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Accountability for work planned and respects deadlines.
Proactivity and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online to info@dmi.or.ke latest on 15th March 2023 and attach their CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials and identity card. The cover letter should be addressed to:The Chair,DMI Centre,P.O. Box 45099-00100NairobiImportant information to all candidatesOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please carry your original professional and academic certificates as well as the copies to the interviews.

Apply via :

info@dmi.or.ke