Job Description
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Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will handle: –
Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patients’/clients’ health needs. Providing appropriate healthcare service including immunization, ante-natal care, delivery, referring patients and clients appropriately Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients preparing individualized reports Making appropriate discharge plan for patients Conducting assessment of school health needs Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports. Maintaining records in patients/clients’ personal health condition/care Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment Ensuring safe custody for in-patients’ belongings Conducting home visits Following up discharged patients/clients and providing continuity of care Treating minor ailments.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse or Enrolled Nurse/Midwife from a recognized training institution. Enrolment Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya Certificate in computer application skills.