Job Description
Background: OGRA Foundation is a tax – exempt Kenyan Non-governmental Organization founded in 2000 as a youth development group.
In 2005 it was elevated to a full-fledged NGO to enable it expand its reach within Nyanza Province.
Today it is one of Western Kenya’s leading Medical emergency and relief Organization active in 2 counties, namely Kisumu and Homa-bay.
OGRA Foundation is currently looking for able professional to fill the following position in the organization:
Nurse
This is a full time position and is based in Nyalenda, Kisumu County.
Overall Job Function: The role of the Nurse is to ensure nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients
Key Responsibilities
- Regulates and monitors patient flow and progress by preparing clients for examination, setting up examination rooms, and assisting other health care providers with procedures.
- Administering drugs and dressings to patients.
- Assess vital signs, administers injections and performs minor procedures on patients.
- Recording patients’ details in the patients register.
- Ensure that examination and post-clinic rooms or other areas are cleaned to maintain a safe, therapeutic, and hygienic environment;
- Ensure adequate supplies are available and that equipment is in working order.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Registered Nursing from a recognized institution and in possession of a registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Must have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
- Knowledge on HIV/AIDS care and treatment added advantage.
- Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work in challenging environments and under pressure.
- Demonstrated skills in records management.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to send their applications detailing current and expected salary and a CV with contact details of three referees to the: Applications can also be emailed to recruitment@ografoundation.org with the position applied for as the subject line by Monday, 21st September 2015 latest 12 noon.
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