Posted:Oct 4
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Description:
Marie Stopes International is an international non-governmental organisation providing contraception and safe abortion services in 37 countries around the world. Marie Stopes International as an organisation lobbies in favour of access to abortion, and provides a variety of sexual and reproductive healthcare services including advice, vasectomies, and abortions in the UK and other countries where it is legal to do so. In 2015 there were an estimated 21 million women around the world using a method of contraception provided by Marie Stopes International provided. The contraception and safe abortion services that the organisation provided in 2015 averted 6.3 million unintended pregnancies, 4 million unsafe abortions and 18,100 maternal deaths. The organisation's core services include family planning; safe abortion and post-abortion care; maternal and child health care, including safe delivery and obstetrics; diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections; and HIV/AIDS prevention.
Job Description
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing
- Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and possess a valid Practice License.
- At least 4 years working experience as a nurse in a reputable hospital/medical facility.
- Management training will be an added advantage
- Practising knowledge of Sexual Reproductive Health an advantage
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery with a higher diploma in Anaesthesia.
Skills
- Proven clinical experience and demonstrable commitment to learn and develop skills
- High regard for confidentiality and demonstrable integrity
- Excellent communicator – both written and spoken
- Commitment to excellent client care and the delivery of client-focused services.
- High level of attention to detail
- Team player who accepts constructive criticism and is comfortable with giving constructive criticism.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
