Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu Ophthalmic Nurse Job in Kenya

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The hospital is part of a network of health facilities in East Africa which include: Clinics, Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa, Aga Khan Hospital Dar es salaam and Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi. It provides medical care to the population of western Kenya region and works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex cases.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, ISO 15189:2007 accreditation for laboratory services and is moving towards Joint Commission International Accreditation. 
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has also expanded its services to Kisii, Kakamega, Busia, Kisumu, Bungoma, Kericho, Kitale and Homa – Bay Counties. It is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Ophthalmic Nurse

Overall Responsibility: The successful candidate will be responsible for providing quality nursing services including performing necessary procedures at the Eye Care Centre. 

Key Responsibilities

Provide effective nursing care to all patients and be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual programmes of care.Perform primary nurse led ophthalmology clinics within agreed protocols.Participate actively in Continous Nursing Education / Continous Medical Education as well as audits.Receive and hand over patients by preparing accurate, detailed and timely reports.Diploma in KRCHN or above.Ophthalmic Nurse training from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.At least two years working experience in a busy health facility, preferably in an Eye Care unit.Valid Kenyan nursing practice licence.BLS training.Computer literacy.Excellent PR and Communication skills.Applications including detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, current and expected salary details should be forwarded by 16th September, 2014 to:

The Human Resource Manager
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100
Kisumu

E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org