USAID AMPATH JOB ADVERTISEMENT
USAID AMPATH JOB ADVERTISEMENT
USAID AMPATH Uzima, funded by USAID is part of KPHQ in partnership with Uashin Gishu, West Pokot, Trans Nzioa and Elgeyo Marakwet counties
The academic model providing access to health care (AMPATH) is a project under the auspicies of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) , Moi University and a Consortium of North American Universities led by Indiana University whose aim is to provide sustainable efforts in access to Health Care, Research , and Training.
applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant position in the USAID AMPATH Uzima Program, under RMNCAH Project
POSITION: KENYA REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE (KRCHN)- (12 POSTS)
Kitale CRH (6)), Endebes SCH (1) Saboti SCH (2), Bikeke 1, Tom Mboya 1, Sitatunga 1
SITE : TRANS NZOIA COUNTY
JOB GROUP: H
Duties and responsibilities
reporting to the Medical Superintendent or Equivalent , the successful candidates will among others be responsible for the following
- facilitate general nursing care in MCH , Maternity and PMTCT
- Run MCH/FP services with minimal supervision
- Facilitate on the spot Prevention Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) services both at facility and community levels with the goal of improving key PMTCT indicators
- Consult regularly to enhance performance and quality service delivery
- provide counselling and give psychotherapy care to patients/clients and relatives
- administer and keep record of drugs and other supplies
- prepare patients and help in performing various procedures
- any other duties as may be assigned
qualification and experience
The ideal candidate must:-
- be holder of Kenya Certificate of Education Division II or Kenya Certicate of Secondary Education Mean Grade C (plain)
- be in possession of a Diploma in Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution
- be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- have a minimum of 1- year experience in a busy hospital
- have shown competence and ability in organizing, performing and discharging duties
- RMNCAH/PMTCT experience will be an added advantage
- additional training in VCT/HTS and PMTCT will be an added advantage
terms of employment
the successful candidate will be employed on a 1- year renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and allowances. candidates who meet these requirements and are interested should submit their applications, copies of certificates together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving details of their current remuneration on or before 28th June, 2022 to the address below;
The County Director of Health
Trans Nzoia County
PO Box 4211- 30200
Kitale
AMPATH is an equal opportunity employer. Please note only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
