Ref Number:
KUTRRH/DNSPN/204
The person in this position is responsible for coordinating palliative care and patient referrals as required.

Responsibilities
Coordinates and completes palliative care consults with patient’s doctors.
Available as a consultant to patients, families and staff (hospital and hospice) regarding end of life issues and palliative care.
Assisting with education and training of employees, nurses, medical students, residents, and visiting scholars.
Assists with education of hospital medical doctors, Nurses, social Services and Case Management.
Assists with education of the community regarding palliative care and associated services.
Collaborates with provider relations department to educate current and potential referral sources.
Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.
On-call responsibilities as required.
Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications
Registered Oncology nurse and possessing a valid license.
Two (2+) or more years’ in hospice or home care experience preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates knowledge about home care, hospice, palliative care, advance directives, pain management, symptom control, and discharge planning.

Method of Application
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If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online via the link below or send hard copies of your Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya
For all applications please indicate the subject as follows: –

JOB APPLICATION – [JOB/ CADRE REFERENCE NUMBER]
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is Tuesday 31st December 2019.
Persons living with Disability, Women, Youth, persons from minority and/ or marginalized groups who meet the requirements of the advertised positions are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH)
All shortlisted candidates MUST fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and will be required to produce the following documents;
Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for graduates only)
Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
A Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau
Please take note that all communication to potential candidates is specifically through the following email address: recruitment@kutrrh.go.ke