Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
Registered Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
Certificate in computer application skills from recognized institution
Responsibilities
Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identifications and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan;
Performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings;
Assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client/patients;
Creating and maintaining a safe nursing care environment for client/patient;
Carrying out patients audit to improve client/patient care;
Collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary teams to support client/patient and their families;
Carrying out therapeutic communication with patients/clients;
Conducting community health risk assessment and providing outcome based interventions;
Documenting interventions and nursing outcomes;
Participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures;
Diagnosing common health conditions, and
Recommending necessary interventions
Terms of Service: Three (3) years. Contract.
NOTE:
Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified persons for the position of the County Chief officer are requested to make their applications online and send their CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials, and identity card in a Zipped folder through the Board email: secretarytcpsb@turkana.go.ke so as to reach the undersigned on or before Monday,4th May,2020 by 5.00pm.(East African Time).
For the positions of MOH, all written applications, CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials, and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.
OR delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong’ road Opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale-Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or before Monday,4th May,2020 by 5.00pm. (East African Time).