St. Lukes Orthopaedics & Trauma Hospital Careers

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this job is to provide leadership and management oversight on the supply chain and distribution department and oversee efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services in order to ensure value for money and alignment to the hospital’s objectives

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure effective operation of the Procurement Department including the supervision of all supply chain staff;
2. Ensure the timely procurement of quality goods and services and disposal of obsolete assets, unserviceable and surplus stores;
3. Ensure proper inventory management including periodic stock take exercises;
4. Undertake contract negotiations and review & manage all contracts within hospital guidelines in liaison with management;
5. Develop, facilitate, implement, monitor and review the hospital procurement plan;
6. Coordinate the internal monitoring and evaluation of supply chain functions to ensure compliance with procurement laws, regulations and practices;
7. Perform secretarial roles to the Hospital Tender and Disposal Committee;
8. Coordinate tender advertisement process, tender opening and evaluation;
9. Update and maintain a suppliers list from which bidders for Request for Quotations (RFQs) and Invitation to Bids (ITBs) can be sourced
10. Review order requests in regards to the technical specification, selection & exclusion criteria, allocated budget & funding;
11. Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems;
12. Ensure that the goods and services are supplied in a timely manner, are of good quality and quantity and of the best price quality ratio;
13. Ensure the accurate and safekeeping of all procurement documents, files and samples;
14. Prevent unnecessary waste, including inefficiency, poor administration, and lack of oversight and coordination;
15. Write and submit, daily, weekly and monthly reports for the department to the management;
16. Prepare and forward departmental budget, work schedules/duty rosters and other departmental requirements;
17. Conduct and chair departmental meetings, attend HODs meetings and other hospital meetings from time to time; and
18. Any other responsibility assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Commerce, Finance, Economics or any other related field from a recognized institution
• Full professional qualifications in Purchasing and Supplies Management.
• Must be a Professional Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management with a valid practising license
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in supply chain management and prior experience in healthcare sector.

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Thorough understanding of procurement laws and procedures.
• Skills in developing Service Level Agreements.
• Knowledge and experience in demand and supply system and best procurement practices.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to lead, influence and drive change initiatives in support of business strategies within the division.
• Ability to delegate duties and follow through on results
• Strong leadership and skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to develop proposals
• High-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills.

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this job is to provide strategic leadership and management oversight in the finance department to ensure effective business and financial planning, monitoring, management and reporting, including development of policies, systems, processes that would safeguard the financial resources and lead to attainment of the Hospital’s strategic objectives.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop and ensure implementation of the finance strategy in line with the Hospital’s overall strategy;
2. Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the finance department’s strategic direction and objectives to all staff.
3. Develop and ensure implementation of the finance department’s annual work plans in line with the hospital’s strategic plan;
4. Participate as a member of senior management in formulating corporate strategies, policies, plans and budgets and in monitoring the Hospital’s performance to ensure that the corporate objectives and targets are achieved;
5. Oversee day to day operations in the finance department including allocation of duty roster, annual leave and enforce ethics and professional standards;
6. Develop and ensure implementation of an appropriate financial policy framework to guide the financial decision making in terms of turnover, profit, costs and investment and forward planning in consultation with the Director Operations and the CEO;
7. Continuously review the finance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the strategy and the present challenges;
8. Co-ordinate and guide Senior Management and Heads of Departments in the preparation and evaluation of departmental annual budgets and consolidate the same in line with the hospital’s objectives;
9. Develop and ensure implementation of robust systems and procedures for monitoring performance against budget;
10. Ensure proper maintenance of financial records to meet legal and tax requirements and to measure both the inputs and the outcomes of finance operations including provision of accounting services, management accounting and forecasting, budgeting and control systems;
11. Develop and maintain strategic working relations relationships with key stakeholders for the finance division such as bankers, investment managers, pension advisers, auditors and key/leading corporate clients;
12. Provide professional financial advice to Senior Management, the Board of Management and its Committees;
13. Manage the Hospital’s cash flow and forecasting and treasury management operations;
14. Oversee the preparation of accurate and up to date financial and management accounting information to facilitate the preparation of reliable reports, budgets, business plans and management decisions;
15. Oversee the preparation of management and financial information;
16. Establish and maintain effective control systems for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year end management and statutory accounts;
17. Oversee implementation of capital expenditure projects and asset acquisitions and ensure maintenance of an up to date assets register;
18. Design and manage the implementation of effective front office systems for admission and discharge of patients, proper recording and billing, collection of all Hospital dues, and implementation of appropriate recovery measures on any outstanding debts;
19. Ensure appropriate financial reporting and establish, monitor and report financial performance indicators to various levels of management and the Board of Management;
20. Establish and maintain effective internal control systems and procedures;
21. Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
22. Prepare the finance department’s income and expenditure budget and monitor its implementation upon approval;
23. Oversee the budgeting, expenditure and overall financial operations and reports of the hospital
24. Build, lead and motivate a competent finance management team including performance appraisal, that will in turn ensure that the department has the right people in the right places to sustainably support the delivery of accounting services at the Hospital; and
25. Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance or any other business related fields from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or any other business related fields from a recognized institution.
• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA with a valid practicing license e.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Proven record of accomplishment of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of computerized accounting systems preferably in multi user/network environment.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise;
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
• Ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and ability to effectively interface with senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle divisional budgets, resources, processes and projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the health care industry/sector and knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the sector.
• Strategic relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Results oriented with ability to deliver desired outcome.
• Ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the division.
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, persuasion, motivation, loyalty, and openness.
• Must be an honest person full of integrity in their personal conduct and handling of job responsibilities.

Job Purpose
The overall purpose of this job is to diagnose and treat injuries, illnesses, and disorders; prescribe medications; make recommendations on lifestyle changes, and effectively manage internal medicine services in the hospital.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Examine patients, take medical histories, address patients’ concerns, and answer patients’ questions.
2. Diagnose and treat illnesses, and disorders.
3. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and explain the results to patients.
4. Counsel patients on diet, hygiene, preventative healthcare, and other lifestyle changes.
5. Update patients’ charts and information to reflect current findings and treatments.
6. Recommend and design treatment plans.
7. Prescribe medications or therapies.
8. Explain medical procedures to patients.
9. Consult with other physicians, referring patients to specialists when necessary, and work with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians.
10. Any other responsibility assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time;

Working relationships
Internal Relationships: All Clinical Units
External Relationships: Patients, Patient relatives, other hospitals and external consultants

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Specialization recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists KMPDB
• Registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board.
• Minimum 3 years Post Master’s degree experience.

Competencies
Technical & Behavioral competencies

• Experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Dexterity and detail oriented abilities.
• Patience and compassion.
• The ability and willingness to stay up to date on advancements, innovations, and developments in the field.
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology
• Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Specialization recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists KMPDB
• Registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board.
• Minimum 3 years Post Master’s degree experience.

Job Purpose
The overall purpose of this job is to provide support and facilitation by receiving prescription, analysing and dispensing medication to patients in line with the established protocols.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in filling, processing, and dispensing medications to patients in safety standards and to ensure quality care for patients;
2. Assist in maintaining the drug inventory through inventory control practices;
3. Initiate procurement process for medications;
4. Keep track and control measures for drugs – ensure there is a prescription accompanying all the drugs request;
5. Participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) to stay informed;
6. Collaborate with the regulatory body (Pharmacy and Poison’s Board) – Pharmaco- vigilance for information on adverse effects/reactions to prescription drugs;
7. Monthly reporting – sales, expenses, breakages, expiries;
8. Ensure proper stock management, including management of expired drugs and supplies, reorder levels, obsolete items, stock movement, stock outs and returns; and
9. Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.

Working relationships

• Internal Relationships: Finance, Procurement, Stores, Nursing, Clinical, Security
• External Relationships: Patients, other hospitals, suppliers

 Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya and hold a valid practicing license.
• Membership to Kenya Pharmaceutical Association is an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience preferably in a hospital environment

Competencies
Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and pharmaceutics
• Understanding of the human anatomy
• Basic knowledge of nutrition supplementation
• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Patient care skills
• Effective decision making and judgement skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Confidentiality

Responsibility for finances and physical assets

• The jobholder has no accountability for any budgets, assets or buildings. The jobholder is responsible for the drugs and stocks in the pharmacy. Decision-making
• The jobholder’s decision-making authority is within provided guidelines and in consultation with direct supervisor.

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this job is to carry out imaging and screening procedures and produce images for diagnostics and treatment purposes in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Schedule and prepare patients for operation and procedures;
• Identify risks and ensure quality control checks are in place to ensure safety of patients;
• Act as a customer care champion and handle complaints from the clients;
• Check and ensure that imaging equipment in in good working condition and report any faults or malfunction; 
• Ensure proper hand over and reporting at the end of day/shift in lie with requirements; 
• Receive the client and ensure that the payment is processed before examination;
• Lead the patient to the changing area and providing hospital gowns to them;
• Re-assure the patient and position him/her on the examination table ready for the procedure;
• Promote and maintain clean, comfortable and safe environment for the patients, staff and visitors;
• Build positive working relationships with patients and their relatives;
• Ensure safety and quality in patient services and maintain confidentiality of patient’s medical record;
• Perform basic administrative duties including printing, copying and filling patient records;
• Assess  patients  and  their  clinical  requirements  to  work  out  which  radiographic techniques to use;
• Perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images.
• Take responsibility for radiation safety in the work area, including checking equipment for malfunctions and errors;
• Manage referrals to ensure patients receive a radiation dose as low as reasonably possible.
• Help  in  more  complex  radiological  examinations,  working  with  doctors  such  as radiologists and surgeons;
• Provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs;
• Keep  up  to  date  with  health  and  safety  guidelines,  including  ionising  radiation regulations, to protect myself and others;
• Care and maintain imaging equipment’s to ensure they are functional to produce high quality images;
• Perform all aspects of radiology including special procedures;
• Operate PACS and RIS for archival and manipulation of images; and
• Any other responsibility assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.

Working relationships

• Internal Relationships: All departments
• External Relationships: Other Hospitals and Licensing Board

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in Radiology or Radiography from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Radiography Council of Kenya and hold a valid practicing licence.
• Minimum of 2 years’ radiography experience preferably in a hospital environment

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies 

• Imaging skills including MRI, Ultra Sound and CT Scan
• Ability to develop and ensure implementation of radiography protocols
• Knowledge of radiation safety standards
• Knowledge of quality management systems related to radiography 
• Patient care skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer service skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to mentor
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Confidentiality
• Integrity

Responsibility for finances and physical assets

• The jobholder is responsible for the equipment in the Unit but has no responsibility for financial accountability and consumable stocks.

Decision-making

• The jobholder has no final decision making authority other than routine decisions related to their work

Working Conditions      

• Working Environment: The working environment is conducive
• Job Hazards: The jobholder is exposed to radiation

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in Radiology or Radiography from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Radiography Council of Kenya and hold a valid practicing licence.
• Minimum of 2 years’ radiography experience preferably in a hospital environment

Method of Application

Qualified and interested applicants should submit their applications with copies of their ID’s, updated CV’s, Academic Certificates and testimonials to the following E-mail Address: [email protected] Before 20th Feb 2023. 

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this job is to attend to patients through clinical diagnosis in line with established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Attend to, examine and make clinical diagnosis, prescribe medication and discharge patients in line with established protocols;
• Attend to emergencies, stabilize patients, request for investigations and/or tests for further assessments in order to diagnose and advise on appropriate treatment;
• Provide comprehensive and high-quality clinical services including (Take/review the patient’s history to ascertain the right clinical examinations and treatment and prescription of treatment) to patients;
• Order investigation and interpretation of results for diagnosis and explain the results to the patients and the intended treatment;
• Diagnose and institute appropriate treatment, prescriptions, and carry out other treatment activities while ensuring that established treatment protocols are effectively followed;
• Refer patients to other departments for further investigation such as laboratory and x-ray;
• Attend to emergencies presenting to the clinic and recommend referrals for cases that cannot be managed;
• Ensure that all required observations and vitals, prescribed treatment and procedures are carried out and documented in the system;
• Attend to patients in the diabetes clinic and carry out physical examinations for chronic illness and make referrals;
• Prepare patients’ medical reports and discuss the results with the patients; 
• Clerk all patients that present to the outpatient department and coming up with correct diagnosis;
• Order and interpret various investigations regarding to the patient;
• Prescribe appropriate medications to all patients;
• Perform all minor medical and surgical procedures;
• Attend to mortality and morbidity meetings and any other duties as assigned;
• Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives; and 
• Any other responsibility assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.

Working relationships

• Internal Relationships: Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Reception, Nurses
• External Relationships: Patients, Patient Relatives, Consultants

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required 

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Registered with Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience.

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies 

• Emergent lifesaving skills
• Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required
• Patient care skills
• Effective decision-making and judgement skills
• Basic counselling skills
• Ability to work for long hours under pressure
• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Confidentiality

Responsibility for finances and physical assets

• The jobholder is not responsible for any equipment, budgets or consumable stocks

Decision-making

• The jobholder has no final decision making authority other than routine decisions related to their work

Working Conditions      

• Working Environment: Minimum disagreeable conditions in the environment.
• Job Hazards: The jobholder is exposed to significant hazards such as potential risk of infectious and non-infectious contamination from patients

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Registered with Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience.

Method of Application

Qualified and interested applicants should submit their applications with copies of their ID’s, updated CV’s, Academic Certificates and testimonials to the following E-mail Address: [email protected] Before 20th Feb 2023. 

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of the job is to oversee delivery of human resource services best practice in the Hospital including talent acquisition, talent development, organization development, employee relations and HR operations in order to ensure the Hospital attracts and retains the right talent to deliver on the organizational objectives.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Lead the development of the HR functional strategy to promote employee engagement and drive a high performance culture in line with the Hospital’s overall strategy;
• Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the HR strategic direction and objectives to all staff; 
• Prepare the HR annual business plans to ensure delivery of the Hospital’s strategic imperatives and make periodic adjustments as required;
• Develop and ensure implementation of leading practice strategies in talent development, talent management and culture that strengthen the Hospital’s people capabilities in line with the overall corporate strategy;
• Keep abreast of local and global HR best practices and make recommendations to the Director, Operations on how this impact the HR role as well as provide suitable interpretation to management and staff;
• Develop and ensure implementation of the robust human resource policies and procedures in accordance with the Hospital’s core values, best practices and the Kenyan Labour Laws;
• Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Hospital’s human resource policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities;
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of contemporary HR practices and equip line managers with skills and knowledge to enable them address diverse people related issues within their functions; 
• Advise on appropriate organizational structures, business processes and job design to maximize organizational effectiveness;
• Ensure the Hospital acquires, trains and develops high calibre, skilled and well-motivated employees capable of matching present and future operational and business requirements in line with the Hospital’s Strategy;
• Lead the performance management process to ensure the cascading of the Hospital’s strategy into individual performance targets and present annual performance evaluation outcomes and appropriate interventions to senior management; 
• Champion culture transformation initiatives in hospital to entrench and drive desired behaviours;
• Develop and ensure implementation of a consistent and strategic approach to talent management processes including identification of top performers, career progression and succession planning;
• Develop and ensure implementation of effective reward management and remuneration policies and strategies that promote talent acquisition, retention, motivation and improved productivity;
• Ensure development and implementation of a learning and development framework to support the strategic objectives of the Hospital;
• Develop and ensure implementation of policies and procedures on disciplinary processes, dispute handling and grievance management;
• Identify, deploy and motivate the HR team including performance appraisal, identification of training needs, mentorship and coaching as well as leave and absence management in line with the hospital’s people agenda; and 
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
• Must be a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) or hold a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution
• Must be a full member with a valid practicing licence from the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM).
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies 

• Knowledge of best and current human resource practices and approaches.
• Broad knowledge and experience in leading practices in organization development, compensation, talent management and development and employee relations
• Knowledge of the Kenyan Labour Laws. 
• Ability to integrate critical information from diverse areas.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical and creative thinking skills. 
• Project management skills. 
• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills. 
• Relationship management skills (internal and external customers). 
• Communication and interpersonal skills including facilitation and presentation skills. 
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to delegate duties and follow through on results.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong execution skills. 
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills

Method of Application

Qualified and interested applicants should submit their applications with copies of their ID’s, updated CV’s, Academic Certificates and testimonials to the following E-mail Address: [email protected] Before 20th Feb 2023. 

The overall purpose of this job is to provide dental treatment and hygiene by examining, treating, cleaning patients’ teeth and providing education on how to care for teeth and gums, and the effects of diet on oral health in line with established protocols the hospital’s patient care objectives,

 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose and treat common dental conditions and refer to dentist for further review;
• Analyse patients dental x-rays, evaluate history and review dental charting;
• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and establish dental hygiene procedures;
• Perform authorized dental procedures including cleaning teeth, removing plagues, replacing missing teeth, filling cavities, rebuilding of broken teeth and removing severely damaged teeth in a safe and sterile environment while providing quality dental experience during the procedure;
• Conduct authorized dental procedures including cleaning and scaling;
• Maintain high quality oral health by providing oral health education, screening, preventive and clinical dental services;
• Record medical and dental history of dental patients;
• Oversee maintenance requirements of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, follow manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshoot malfunctions, call for repairs, maintain equipment inventories, and evaluate new equipment and techniques;
• Ensure availability of instruments, supplies and equipment for the department; and
• Any other responsibility assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor of Dental surgery degree from a recognized university by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution
• Registration license from the medical practitioner and dentist board
• Registration with KMPDB and this year’s retention certificate
• Certificate in Dental x-ray will be an added advantage

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics
• Working knowledge of dental x-ray and hygiene;
• Ability to work with and trouble shoot dental equipment
• Basic life support skills
• Patient care skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer service skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Accountability
• Integrity

The overall purpose of this job is to provide care for newborns and infants; specifically those who require special medical attention such as patients who may have been born early, have deformities, struggle with breathing, need surgery, or suffer from other complications that require intensive medical care.

Key duties and responsibilities 

• Administer medications as prescribed by attending NICU and paediatric physician.
• Maintain and calibrate NICU/paediatric equipment for patient safety and support.
• Connect intravenous lines to administer medication and extract samples.
• Evaluate and oversee patients in the NICU/paediatric ward and report any changes in condition to supervisors.
• Communicate with parents/guardians the plan of care and scope of treatment.
• Consult with physicians and other nurses on plan of care, progress, and prognosis.
• Monitor the health of infants suffering from medical issues relating to birth, such as prematurity or congenital defects.
• Providing treatment and administering medication as proscribed by the NICU/paediatric physician.
• Documenting patient history.
• Running and maintaining the equipment in the NICU/paediatric ward.
• Educate new parents on the care of their new infant; for example, breastfeeding.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Specialization in Neonatal Nursing.
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a high-volume NICU

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid interpersonal and organizational skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of NICU equipment, such as a ventilator, incubator, and feeding pumps.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• A caring and compassionate attitude towards new parents and their infants.